Clare County Parks
Clare County is home to numerous public parks, each offering a range of amenities and located in unique settings. From tranquil nature trails to city parks with play areas, ball fields, modern concessions and bathroom facilities, there’s a park for everyone to enjoy.
Clare Parks
Brookwood Athletic Complex
1629 Woodlawn Ave
Clare, MI 48617
Size: 29.4 acres total, 8.8 acres owned by the city
Amenities:
- Imagination Gateway Playground
- 6 Tennis courts
- One football field, bleachers, concessions
- One ¼ mile track
- One baseball field with practice cages, dugouts, bleachers
- One adult size softball field with lights, practice cages, dugouts, bleachers
- One full size soccer field with two goals
- Locker rooms for home and away teams
- Public restroom facilities
- Concession stand
Clare Memorial Park (City Park)
201 W 5th St
Clare, MI 48617
Size: 4/5 acre
Amenities:
- Gazebo
- Picnic tables
- Grill
- Benches
- Water fountain
Shamrock Park
404 Wilcox Pkwy
Clare, MI 48617
Size: 9.8 acres
Amenities:
- Lighted Little League baseball diamond with bleachers, concession stand
- Large pavilion 120’ x 60’
- Medium pavilion 48’ x 24’
- Restroom facility
- Playground equipment
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Storage building
- Fishing access to Shamrock Lake (62 acres)
- Ice-skating rink (seasonal)
Stamina Stadium Sport Park
820 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
Size: 13.2 acres
Amenities:
- 4 fenced baseball/softball diamonds
- 1 fenced T-ball field
- Concession stand
- Bleachers
- Batting cages
- Storage
- Restrooms
- Adjacent to McIreland nature trail
McIreland Nature Trail
Location: Adjacent to Stamina Stadium
Size: ½ mile
Amenities:
- Bridges over Tobacco River drainage
- Benches for wildlife viewing opportunities
Maple & 3rd Street Neighborhood Park
Location: Corner of Maple and 3rd Street, Clare
Amenities:
- Playground equipment
- Simulated rock climbing wall
Pettit Park
551 N McEwan St
Clare, MI 48617
Size: 5 acres
Amenities:
- 21 campground sites,16 with electric hook-up, some fire rings
- Access to city water
- Playground structure & equipment
- Horseshoe pit
- Picnic area with grills
- Sanitation station
- Accessible restroom & shower facilities
- Accessible fishing pier
Please note: Overnight camping is prohibited in all Clare City parks except for Pettit Park. Curfew in all parks is 10:00pm. Alcohol is prohibited in all city parks. Contact Clare City Hall at (989) 386-7541
Harrison Parks
Harrison City Park
905 W. Spruce St.
Harrison, MI 48625
Size: 40 acres
Amenities:
- Restrooms
- 10 picnic areas with grills, 4 with pavilions & electricity
- Play areas with slide & swings, wooden train play equipment, sandbox, climbing apparatus
- Little League fields
- 4 fenced baseball/softball diamonds & concession stand
- Tennis courts
- 10 horseshoe pits
- Basketball court
To reserve the Harrison City Park, call Harrison City Hall: 989-539-7145.
Hayes Township Sports Complex
2055 E Townline Lake Rd
Harrison, MI 48625
Amenities:
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Soccer fields
- Walking trail
- Concession
- Restrooms
To reserve the Hayes Township Sports Complex, call Hayes Township Hall: 989-539-7128.
912 N 1st St
Harrison, MI 48625
Amenities:
- Picnic area
- Camping
- Swimming beach
- Boating access
- Playground facilities
State Park permit required for entry. For further information or reservations call: 989-539-3021.
Village of Farwell
Village of Farwell Park
Location: downtown Farwell
Amenities:
- Picnic pavilion
- Playground
- Restrooms
No overnight camping. Call the Village of Farwell Hall at 989-588-9927 for hours of operation.
Other Area Parks
Garfield Township Swimming Beach
Located at the intersection of Florence and North Shore Drive on the lake. No facilities available.
Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park
Located on Old US 27 south of Mannsiding Road between Clare and Harrison. This is a beautifully landscaped park with picnic facilities along a bridge-covered stream. No overnight camping or facilities available.
Amenities:
- Flowing natural water well
- Restrooms
- Ample parking
Hamlin Field Recreation Area
Lake George’s Lincoln Township is home to this field which celebrates long-time resident Luke Hamlin, nicknamed “Hot Potato.” Hamlin was a famous Detroit Tigers pitcher from 1928-1934.
Shingle Lake Park
Located in Lake George, Lincoln Township.
Amenities:
- Boat launch with fishing platform
- Swimming beach
- Playscape playground
- Picnic and pavilion facilities
- Public restrooms
No overnight camping permitted. Call Lincoln Township Hall for pavilion reservations and hours of operation: 989-588-9841.