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October 2024 by Dan DiGregorio
Beautiful and serene island park in Alpena area. The fall colors are incredible.
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September 2024 by Jeff Bloemendal
Very nice park. They have great trails. Some of them have wood chips, and some are natural.
There is also a kayak launch area.
There is lots of room for picnics and / or family reunions. I believe there are a couple of grills, too.
Toilets: Porta potties
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September 2024 by Lynn Dobbins
This is a lovely gem of a park. Extremely enjoyable.
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September 2024 by Wailym Cruz
Nice area to explore by foot or paddle around for a couple of hours. Kayak launch available for public use and you can rent one there. You can paddle around island and in nearby area but don’t bother going down the river towards Thunder Bay, access is blocked off at 9th street damn, forcing you to paddle back upstream. If the winds are high this can get really annoying. A lot of natural growth in the water to kayak around, not really ideal for swimming anywhere. We saw a few birds, turtles, a very large snapping turtle. The walk around island is nice and mostly shaded, stairs and slight inclines.
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August 2024 by Terry Nicholson
The main loop is only 0.9 mile, but it packs so much beauty in that short walk. Many places you are probably 30 feet above the river. There are many great views.
The surface is asphalt, tree chunks, dirt and sand. Quite a variation, but easily to walk.
Toilets: Port a potties at start and end.
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August 2024 by Debbie Alexander
Love going here to relax
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July 2024 by Jack Davis
Here in Alpena, for a quick vacation. Very nice town! Wanted an evening walk in a natural area. Island Park was perfect! Nice trails and great views. Some trails are wood chips, some are sandy, and there is a paved main trail.
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June 2024 by Sherry Cole
Beautiful area to walk.
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June 2024 by JEN inMICH
This is a hidden gem in Alpena. There is ample parking and it’s located right at the edge of town. The bridge is very picturesque and people will fish there or off the platforms on the island. In the summer there are kayak rentals and a portable bathroom. The island has beautiful birch trees, sand, and views of Alpena. The walking trails have some stairs, but there are trails for wheelchairs and strollers. Check it out!
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June 2024 by Angellica Hale
❤️❤️ awesome walk ! Definitely worth a trip to see!
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May 2024 by Tim Lamborn
Very nice park in Alpena, Mi. Several short trails encircling the island. Great view at the top. The concrete block building was interesting as well.
Dog-friendliness: Pets are welcome just need to be leashed.
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April 2024 by Brandy
I love this little spot. It's a very cozy place to have a sit and just enjoy being outside in nature.
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March 2024 by Kenny Greene
Great place for a nature walk. Highly recommend ???
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October 2023 by Rick Defoe
Beautiful place.
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August 2023 by David Hathaway
Great place to walk around
