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Brower Park, Stanwood, MI
Sports & Outdoors

Brower Park

A wooded Mecosta County park on the backwaters of Hardy Dam, known for water recreation, sandy beaches, and camping.

23056 Polk Rd. Stanwood, MI 49346 · Stanwood, MI

About Brower Park

Brower Park is a Mecosta County park near Stanwood, Michigan, offering access to lake-like backwaters of the Hardy Dam. Its wooded grounds include a long stretch of river frontage and a sandy beach. Visitors can use boat launches, a swimming area, a fishing pier, and hiking trails, along with playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports courts. The park also has a campground with electrical sites and cabins, and it hosts family programming such as hayrides and movie nights. The day-use area and boat launch stay open year-round, while the campground runs for a set season.

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