Name: Olive Shores
Address: 8555 Olive Shore Ave., West Olive, MI, 49460

An extensive series of stairs and boardwalks traverse a steep dune formation and provides access to the sandy Lake Michigan beach at Olive Shores, just about 45 minutes west of downtown Grand Rapids.

The mostly wooded 20-acre site includes a mature beech-maple-hemlock forest featuring a barrier-free trail loop. Decks provide seating and views of Lake Michigan and host a display highlighting the property as the site of a scene from the Tom Hanks movie, "Road to Perdition*."* *Barrier-free facilities include the parking lot, restrooms and picnic tables. Some trails are wheelchair-accessible and all stairs are designed to be ADA-accessible.*

Olive Shores is an Ottawa County Park requiring a parking permit from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Annual permits are $25; daily permits are $8. There are additional discounts for residents and resident seniors, which are available when you purchase your permit [online](https://ottawacounty.cmrpay.com/dashboard/landing). Permits may also be purchased from the pay station at Olive Shores.

**Amenities**

- Swimming beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
- Hiking trails & boardwalks
- Stairways & decks with scenic views of Lake Michigan
- Picnic tables
- Modern restrooms
- Paved parking area

**Park Hours:**Open April 1 until the first snowfall: 7am to 10pm

Due to the narrow paths, stairways, boardwalks and trails, dogs are not allowed at Olive Shores.

Olive Shores

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