Silver Lake Recreation Area
Silver Lake Recreation Area is a large, well-equipped park in Traverse City offering diverse amenities including a dog park with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, playgrounds, sports courts, picnic pavilions, and scenic hiking trails. The park features paved walking paths and trails along the lake, making it a great spot for families, dog owners, and outdoor enthusiasts. It is wheelchair accessible and includes facilities such as restrooms, parking, and picnic tables, making it ideal for gatherings and everyday visits.
Reviews
I really enjoy this park. I take my little dogs here all the time. The dog park area has two fenced-in yards for pups, separated by dog size. There is plenty of space for them to get alll their energy out and explore. A couple times people brought their large dog in the small dog side because they thought the rules didn’t apply to them, so you may have to deal with this if you bring your little dog.
There is a paved walking path around the perimeter of the park, and gives you a nice route to speed walk past the kids playground.
The trails here go to the lake & are clearly marked. You walk through a wooded path that exposes the water a short distance in. Heads up, they are super steep so those with mobility issues may want to skip them.
Overall, this park has a lot of options for activities and if you live nearby you should make it one of your staples.
This is an absolutely beautiful park for a group gathering or to take the kids to run around and play
Plenty of green space and parking and the pavilion we were at had electricity.
Wonderful park! Great trails, new play area for the kids, two pavilions for picnics/gatherings, bathrooms. Area for dogs. Very safe, very well kept. Tennis courts. Not sure if there was a basketball area, I am sure there is.
Can’t wait to go again.
One of my favorite parks. Great playground for kids and a cute ball field. Has a space for dogs to play and nice basketball courts. Walking paths and a little hike.
The park is big, offers football and softball fields, tennis courts as well as other open fields.
There’s a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. There’s a playground on the hill with separate equipment for large and small children.
It has a paved walking path around the perimeter and a dirt trail that goes down along the lake. Great anytime of year but especially beautiful in the fall due to the changing leaves.