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 May 20, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Motor Vehicle Permits Required Beginning Memorial Day Weekend at Ottawa County Lakeshore Parks
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — Motor vehicle permits are required at Ottawa County lakeshore parks, as well as the Riverside Park boat launch, beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Permit enforcement begins Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Permits are required at the following locations:
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North Beach Park
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Olive Shores
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Kirk Park
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Rosy Mound Natural Area
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Tunnel Park
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Kouw Park
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Windsnest Park
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Riverside Park boat launch
Annual permits are $25 and daily permits are $8. Discounted annual permits are available to Ottawa County residents, including additional discounts for resident seniors (60+), resident U.S. military members (including active-duty and veterans), and Port Sheldon Township residents (subsidized by the Township). To receive a discounted permit, purchases must be made online or at an Ottawa County Parks office. Discounts are not available at park pay stations.
“Motor vehicle permits help support the operation, maintenance, and care of Ottawa County parks and beaches during our busiest season of the year,” said Jason Boerger, Coordinator of Park Operations and Maintenance with Ottawa County Parks & Recreation. “We encourage Ottawa County residents to purchase their permits online or at our office to take advantage of available discounts.”
Active Bridge Card holders in Michigan are eligible to receive one free Ottawa County Parks annual motor vehicle permit per household. To receive a coupon code, inquire inside the DHHS office or call 616-394-7200 and press "0" to speak with an operator.
How To Purchase:
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Online: Purchase from your phone or computer.
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On-Site: Pay stations are available at all lakeshore beach parks and the Riverside Park Boat Launch.
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At Our Office: Permits are available for purchase during business hours at the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing or the Administrative Office at the Fillmore Complex. You will need to provide the license plate number for each vehicle being registered, as well as your address and date of birth.
Find pricing, FAQs, and purchase permits at miottawa.org/parks/fees
About Ottawa County Parks and Recreation
Ottawa County Parks & Recreation manages over 7,700 acres of parks, trails, beaches, and open spaces across Ottawa County, providing opportunities for recreation, education, and conservation year-round. The county park system is supported in part by the voter-approved Parks & Open Space Millage, which helps fund park operations, maintenance, stewardship, and infrastructure improvements. In 2026, Ottawa County voters will consider two separate Parks & Open Space millage proposals. Learn more at miOttawa.org/parks-millage
Media Contact:
Rylie Dorman, Communications Specialist
(616) 994-4774
rdorman@miottawa.org
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