 Winter Recreation at Pigeon Creek
Pigeon Creek Lodge operations are tentatively planned to begin on 12/15 (weather dependent and staffing dependent). We are currently hiring! Click here to apply online.
Bookmark these pages for your winter fun:
Please note: Equestrian trails close at Pigeon Creek on December 1.
Ski Lessons
Beginner, intermediate, and skate ski lessons will be offered on a pop-up basis throughout the season, as conditions allow. Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for email notifications.
Event Update: Night Lights with Bikes is Now with Snowshoes!
Dec 6 • 5-7 PM • Pigeon Creek Park
Thanks to the snow, we are switching gears! Join us at Pigeon Creek for Night Lights with Snowshoes and try snowshoeing for free as you explore the “Lights at Night” decorations with family and friends. This event is open-house style and first-come, first-serve.
- Limited snowshoes are available, so there may be a wait
- You're welcome to bring your own snowshoes or enjoy the trail on foot
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Velo Kids will be there cheering on outdoor fun with candy canes
Winner Revealed: Own the 2026 Mug Club Mug Today!
 This Great Blue Heron captured by June Kuiper will be featured on the 2026 mug.
Congrats to June Kuiper! Her Great Blue Heron photo won this year’s Coffee with the Birds Mug Club contest and will appear on the 2026 mug, available for sale online and at the Nature Center.
Mug Club membership makes a perfect gift and supports the Coffee with the Birds program and Nature Center feeders! Members receive:
- Mug with winning photo on it
- Free hot drinks with your membership card
- Access to special events and door prizes
Keep scrolling for info on upcoming Coffee with the Birds events!
2026 Calendar Available for Sale
A 2026 calendar featuring the winning photo, four honorable mentions, and select contest entries is also available for $25 at the Nature Center. Payment is cash or check only (made out to OAISD). Proceeds support CTC Environmental Field Studies stewardship projects in Ottawa County Parks.
Winter Park Notices
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Parking lots closed for winter: Spring Grove Park, Olive Shores, Tunnel Park (pedestrian access only)
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Lower parking lots closed Jan–Feb: Grand Ravines North
 Winter Break Camp is Filling Up Fast!
Kids ages 6-13 will bundle up for outdoor fun, wildlife tracking, seasonal crafts, winter survival skills, and more at Hager Park. Fun, adventure, and fresh air guaranteed!
✅ Full-day care (8 am-5:30 pm)
✅ Daily & weekly pricing + sibling discounts
✅ Experienced, caring staff
Week 1: Dec 22, 23, 26 – Winter Wildlife Wonderland
Week 2: Dec 29-31 & Jan 2 – Winter Wilderness Survival
 Coffee with the Birds
Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14
Enjoy coffee provided by Aldea Coffee and baked goodies as you watch and learn about the birds at the feeders inside the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing. Bring your bird questions, stories, your favorite mug!
Want to watch from home? These events are also live streamed on the Ottawa County Parks YouTube channel, thanks to Rick Veldman with Point of Light Media who provides professional live-streaming services.
Lights at Night at Pigeon Creek
From November 22-December 14, one loop of our lit trails will be softly decorated with holiday lights each evening from dusk until park close at 10 PM. Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided stroll through the forest with friends and family!
 Featured Programs
Click here for a full list of programs coming up in Ottawa County Parks!
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