Beaches in Traverse City

Enjoy gorgeous Grand Traverse sandy beaches on a hot summers day! There are many activities that come with a day on the beach; swimming, paddling on watersport toys, and even sand castle-building!

Photographed at ParkShore Resort, beachfront Resort.

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Traverse City Beaches and Parks locations.

Acme Township Park - Traverse City MI
Just four miles north of Acme and you'll find this quaint sandy beach, located on the east shore of the East Grand Traverse Bay.
On US 31 North, in Acme MI., 12 miles east of Traverse City.

Beach offers...
picnic grounds
playground

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Arbutus Lake - Traverse City MI
Arbutus Lake is located just south of Traverse City, off Garfield Road.

Beach offers...
Picnic Grounds
Playground

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Bowers Harbor Beach - Traverse City MI
Located on the Old Mission Peninsula, on West Grand Traverse Bay.

Beach offers...
Picnic Grounds
Restrooms
Playground, across road

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Bryant Park - Traverse City MI
In the heart of Traverse City you will find this famous park on West Grand Traverse Bay. Located at the base of Old Mission Peninsula, where Garfield and Front Street intersect.

Beach offers...
Picnic area
playground
restrooms
grills
lifeguards

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Clinch Park - Grandview Parkway Traverse City MI
Traverse City's largest beach is located on West Grand Traverse Bay, near downtown Traverse City. West of the Clinch zoo and Park Marina.

Beach offers...
Picnic area
playground
restrooms
grills
lifeguards

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East Bay Park Beach - Traverse City MI
Great for families day on the beach! Located at the base of front Street.

Beach offers...
Picnic area
playground
restrooms
grills
lifeguards

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Elmwood Township Park - Traverse City MI
Perfect for family renions and many great memories! Located on West Bay, off M 22, just one mile north of the M 72.

Beach offers...
Picnic area
playground
restrooms
grills

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Traverse City State Park - Traverse City MI
Traverse Cities most popular sandy beach on East Bay. Located across from the Traverse City State Park campground on US 31 North. Be sure to visit Break'n Waves, just steps to the North for your watersport needs.

Beach offers...
Picnic area
playground
restrooms
grills

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A little reminder note...

Always remember to fill back in your hole so that no one trips into it and hurts themselves.