McCourtie Park, Michigan, United States
4.5 (28 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Somerset Center Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
Save this property! It is a treasure!
What an incredible piece of history! Kudos to the township and park department for maintaining such a treasure. Built in the 19th century and still a wonder! Herb McCourtie was a very generous man AND must have had a huge streak of fun in him to want to create these detailed concrete trees and bridges to look like wood. Of course, it helped that his business was Concrete! And HUGE beautiful birdhouses that accommodate over 200 birds. Do read up on the history prior to visiting as it will enrich the time you spend here.
Address
12715 East Chicago Road, Somerset Center, MI 49282
Mobile
Website
http://www.michigan.org/property/mccourtie-park
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 22:09
User Ratings
4.5 based on (28 reviews)
Reviews
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4ChemTeacherTraveller 5:00 PM Jul 8, 2020
Nice for a picnic and a short ramble
A colleague at work recommended McCourtie Park several years ago, and I finally got around to visiting this June. The cement bridges are carved to look just like wood! They are fun to ramble across. Entrance was free. Parking was along the road. It is just off US 12. I was unable to find a map, so I don't think I saw all the bridges, but I had a good time.
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5Dylan M 5:00 PM Sep 11, 2022
Short but sweet
I felt very welcoming inside the birdhouse. Personally I never saw myself going here but my family insisted. I'm very glad they made me go. BEST DAY OF MY LFE! Definitely would visit again in the future.
