Herrick Park is part of Isabella County's park system, and is located 20 miles north of town, near Clare. We have been visiting frequenting the swimming area at the park since my daughter was in utero, and even then I think she loved it! There is a large sandy beach with volleyball net, a picnic pavillion and also picnic tables closer to the beach, a decently clean building with restroom/changing rooms, and a pop machine. There is also a playground. The water is roped off in several sections, in the area which is safe to swim in, and buoys warn of water over 5'. The water is crystal clear, not mucky or rocky. Though there is not a lifeguard, park rangers do frequent the area, and patrol the swimmers... I have seen people being too rowdy removed from the water.
Across from the swimming area of the park is a campground, but we have not stayed there yet. When we do, I will update the review.
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