About Norman F. Kruse Park
Located at 3205 W. Sherman Blvd. off Beach Street, Norman F. Kruse Park is a 52.3-acre park that offers approximately one mile of beautiful Lake Michigan Beach and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding dunes.
The City allocates a section of the northern beach for leashed dogs and their owners to enjoy. There are stairs and boardwalks to the beach area and into the dunes. The public beach offers a rescue board with water safety/lifesaving equipment (provided between Memorial Day and Labor Day).
The upper portion of the park is a major picnic attraction. Facilities include nature trails, accessible dune walks and overlooks, swings, monkey bars, spring toys, a half-court for basketball, restrooms, ample parking, and four picnic shelters.
Picnic shelters are furnished with charcoal grills, picnic tables, restrooms/infant changing stations, electricity, water, and a grassy play area.
The City has two other popular ‘beach’ parks: Pere Marquette and Harbour Towne Beach.
Amenities
- Beach Stair Access
- Beach/Water Access
- Dog-Friendly Beach
- Dune Trails and Overlooks
- Handicap Accessible Boardwalks
- Rescue Board/Lifesaving Equipment
- Nature Trails
- Play Apparatus
- Picnic Shelters (4)
- Half Court for Basketball
- Open Space
- Restrooms
- Water/Electricity
- Ample Parking
