Lake Michigan Park
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
The lake itself sits just beyond the property line—close enough that you notice the light change on certain afternoons, far enough that you're not waking to jet skis. Lake Michigan Park is a seven-acre platted subdivision with four parks within a mile and Holland State Park a five-minute walk away, the kind of proximity that makes outdoor life feel less like a decision and more like a default. A restaurant is six minutes on foot, a grocery store about two and a half miles out, and Grand Haven beach runs thirty-three minutes when you want to make a proper day of it.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Spyglass Beach: 0 min walk
- Lake Michigan Avenue: 14 min walk
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Holland State Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
windmill
+1 more
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
RESERVOIR
Holland State Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Spyglass Beach
Lake Michigan Avenue
Park Township Dog Park
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Lake Macatawa Launch
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Lake Michigan Park is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler + township yard-waste sites
Curbside via private haulers; township provides yard-waste recycling locations.
SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff E-Unit/community policing deputies funded by township millage, in partnership with Holland Twp.
Services for Park · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake Michigan Park are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(6)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Holland Park Cafe
Fast Food
Beachplace at Holland Park Cafe
Restaurant
Dune Dogz & Treats
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Lake Michigan Park
- What schools serve Lake Michigan Park?
- Lake Michigan Park is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Lake Michigan Park walkable?
- Lake Michigan Park scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.