Veterans Park

Right on the shore of Lake Charlevoix, this park punches well above its weight for a small town. The playground itself is actually worth the trip — it’s not the cookie-cutter equipment you see everywhere, and the fenced-in toddler section means you’re not constantly chasing a two-year-old toward the water. Older kids have enough to climb and explore that they won’t be bored in ten minutes. Picnic tables, restrooms, benches — it’s all there, and the lake views while you eat lunch are honestly hard to beat. Boyne City hosts events here regularly, so it’s worth checking the local calendar before you go.