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Jean Klock Park and Playground

Jean Klock Park, Jean Klock Boulevard, Benton Harbor, MI, USA

8:00 am - 10:00 pm

$$

swim, playground, water-activities, hikes

Jean Klock Beach boasts a beautiful stretch of beach with plenty to do there. 

 

Located along Lake Michigan, just north of the St. Joseph River, Jean Klock Park features a playground, beach access, walking trails, picnic shelters, an observation tower, a bathhouse, a concession stand, and restrooms. The playground is right on the beach and has a play structure and swing set. The playground is geared towards elementary ages and younger with slides, climbing, steps, and ladder. 

The beach is a large stretch of sand, so there is ample space to have a great beach day. Bring your blanket, umbrella, food, drinks, and sunscreen, and enjoy the day outside. The beach has a boardwalk to make it easier to access the beach and ends at a cement terrace with benches. There are restrooms and a bathhouse available to rinse off before heading home. This is also a great spot to come during the evening and watch the sunset. Do know that there are no lifeguards on duty, so this is a swim-at-your-own-risk beach. 

There is also a nice walking trail that goes around the grassy area of the park. This is a paved trail so its perfect for pushing a stroller, bikes, scooters, and walking/running. 

You have to pay for parking. If there is no one at the gate, you still need to pay at the kiosk and have your license plate ready. You don't want to accidently get a ticket for not paying!

Jean Klock Park is a great space to enjoy the day without the crowds that you can have at Silver Beach. Check it out for your next family outing. The park also hosts numerous events throughout the year like Sounds on the Sand and the Ironman Triathlon.   

Features

Parking Restrooms Good for All Ages Playground Beach
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Allison Towner
A Charlotte, NC transplant, Allison was born and raised in Texas. She has a degree in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University. Allison loves to scuba dive, travel, garden, and be active. She has a lovely husband and two smart, playful kids, a girl and boy. A love for nature and the outdoors has always been a passion of hers and now she gets to continue that with her family. They love to explore new places and go on family camping and hiking trips. Allison and her family live on a 12-acre homestead with ducks, chickens, and a garden. Outside life is important to their family and wants to share that passion with others.
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