Interlochen State Park

Interlochen State Park is a public recreation area covering 187 acres (76 ha) between Green Lake and Duck Lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was the State of Michigan's first officially recognized state park. It was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1917; $60,000 was paid for the land.[4][5] Originally named Pine Park, the park was created to preserve for future generations the virgin pine (Pinus strobus) stand.[6] It is one of the few easily reached places in Michigan where old-growth (pre-European settlement) red pine can be found.[7]

Interlochen State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Camping at Interlochen State Park
Location in Michigan
LocationGreen Lake Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
Nearest cityInterlochen, Michigan
Coordinates44°37′40″N 85°45′46″W[2]
Area187 acres (76 ha)
Elevation853 feet (260 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1919 (purchased in 1917)[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteInterlochen State Park

In 1928, the National Music Camp was established on the property adjoining the northern boundary of the park. It is located next to the Interlochen Center for the Arts.[5]

Also popular at Interlochen State Park is the Three Discipline Triathlon Event hosted each July.

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, playground, year-round fishing, picnicking, camping, and three boat launches.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Interlochen State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. "Interlochen State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. "Interlochen State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  5. "Interlochen State Park Slideshow" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  6. Michigan Public Domain Commission (1919). Biennial Report of the Public Domain Commission, pp. 43, 68-69. Fort Wayne Printing Company.
  7. Dickmann, Donald I., & Leefers, Larry A. (2003). The Forests of Michigan, p. 101. The University of Michigan Press.
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