Outdoor Activities
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo-a 300′ Canopy Walkway, 60′ high Marsh Overlook Tower, and hard surfaced, barrier free hiking trails.
Harbert Community Park
13535 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert,- swings, slide, climbing structure.
New Buffalo Township Memorial Park
Red Arrow Hwy just north of U.S. 12 – a pavilion with picnic benches, Splash Pad, grills, playground and
restrooms.
New Buffalo Lakefront Park and Beach
Whittaker St & Lake, New Buffalo — lifeguards, restrooms, concessions, playground, and kayak rentals.
Parking Is a flat fee of $10.00. Seasonal passes available to residents.
Oselka Park
Bronson & Indiana streets, New Buffalo — baseball, soccer, horseshoes, children’s playground, walking trail and running track at
high school football field.
Timber Town Playground/ Watkins Memorial Park
Nel’s Dr. & Locust St., Three Oaks. — unique playground built of timber and non-skid surfaces with special area (Tiny Town) for kids 2-5 years, nature trail, basketball courts & more.
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer — beach, hiking trails, sandboarding, hang gliding, and camping. Daily parking fee is
charged.
BEACH ACTIVITIES
Third Coast Surf Shop
runs half-day camps and rentals…can attend a day at a time or by the week all summer long at New Buffalo Public Beach. Kids learn how to sandboard, surf and paddleboard. All equipment is provided, and kids LOVE it!! They also do small group or private lessons at the beach…have to schedule in advance.
https://thirdcoastsurfshop.com/pages/lessons-rentals-camps
The Sand Pirate
Janet Moore Schrader…she will meet you for a private/group lesson in sandcastle/sand structure building of anything. She is incredibly talented…a GREAT way to spend a few hours at your beach with your family.
https://www.facebook.com/Sand-Pirates-309868433363/
BICYCLE/SCOOTER RENTALS/WATER SPORTS
Dewey Cannon Trading Company
5 Dewey Cannon Ave, Three Oaks — bicycles for all ages, including child trailers.
Harbor Country Adventures
35 N. Whittaker, New Buffalo, — scooter rentals and high-speed boat rides.
Outpost Sports
105 N. Buffalo St., New Buffalo — bicycle, kayak and paddle board rentals.
Third Coast Surf Shop
110-C N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo — kayak and paddle board rentals, surfing lessons.
MINI & DISC GOLF
Captain Mike’s Fun Park
Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman — Go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, game room.
Madeline Bertrand
3038 Adams Road, Niles — disc golf course features 18 holes spring-fall and 9 holes during the winter.
FISHING
New Buffalo Galien River Access
Red Arrow Hwy, between New Buffalo and Union Pier
Note: Fishing licenses are not required for ages under 17, but all fishing regulations apply. Fishing licenses are available at: Captain Cook’s Sports , 400 S. Whittaker in New Buffalo, 269- 469-4510; Warren Dunes State Park, 269-469-4013 in Sawyer; Deer Creek Hunt Club, 18000 Basswood Rd in Three Oaks, 269-756-6600
HORSEBACK RIDING
GEOCACHING
Treasure hunting in Harbor Country. harborcountry.org/geocaching
NATURE PRESERVES
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Ongoing children’s programs throughout the year. New Nature Adventure Garden designed
with little ones in mind!
SKATEBOARDING/TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COURTS
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
1112 Clay St., New Buffalo, Tennis, pickleball and skate park
River Valley High School
15480 Three Oaks Road, Three Oaks (tennis only)
