Ross Township Park

If you’re looking for a low-key spot on Gull Lake without the crowds, this is it. There’s a designated swimming area with clean water, and the sand area keeps little ones busy while adults actually get to sit down for once — plenty of shaded seating and picnic tables with grills make it easy to stretch the visit into a full afternoon. The tree cover is legit, so even on hot summer days it stays comfortable. Restrooms are on-site and easy to access, which anyone with kids knows is non-negotiable. Parking is straightforward too, no circling around for twenty minutes.