Tunnel Park, Beach park in Ottawa County, United States
Tunnel Park is a beach park along Lake Michigan with sandy shores, dunes, and picnic facilities. The grounds include open areas for swimming and recreation scattered along the waterfront.
A concrete tunnel was constructed through the sand dune in the early 1900s to link the parking area with the beach below. This structure gave the park its distinctive name and remains a defining feature.
The park sits on Lake Macatawa, near its link to Lake Michigan, in Ottawa County. Its name comes from the concrete tunnel through the dune that leads from the parking area down to the beach. Visitors pass through this passage to reach the sand.
The park is easily accessible during daylight hours with ample parking and clear paths to the shoreline. Bring water and sun protection since shade is limited throughout the grounds.
The concrete tunnel was bored through the sand dune in the early 1900s, so visitors reach the beach by walking under the dune rather than over it. The park takes its name from this passage.
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