McRae Park

If you’re into pickleball, this is basically the spot in Alpena — people are out there constantly, and the courts are kept up way better than you’d expect for a city park. There’s also baseball fields, tennis, and basketball, so honestly the whole family can find something to do without anyone getting bored. Kids have a playground to keep them occupied while the adults battle it out on the courts. Picnic tables and restrooms make it easy to spend a good chunk of the day here without having to pack up and leave. McRae pulls in a solid crowd for community events too, so it’s worth checking what’s going on before you head over.