East Bay Township
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Welcome to the East Side!
The Beach District, just outside of Traverse City, Michigan is a thriving sector boasting beautiful parks and lakefront beach access, vibrant hotels & restaurants, bustling retail & service locations and multiple recreational opportunities. Hike or bike the TART trail extending east into Acme, or west into Traverse City. Grab some sandwiches from the Bayside Market for a beach day, then dine on locally smoked bites at Smoke & Porter. If you’re planning a trip from out of town there are an incredible array of hotel options featuring gorgeous beaches and comfortable accommodations. Add thrills to your stay with jet ski or boat rentals, or fly high on a parasailing adventure! Explore East Bay Beach District, where the sun meets the shore.
Gen’s Park
Gens Park is a .62 acre site on US 31 near Holiday Rd. right on East Bay. This park is a recent acquisition (1994) and has been the top priority on the commissions 5-year action plan since 2001. Gens offers a paved parking lot, bathhouse with flush toilets, a boardwalk to the beach and a nice beach/deck area with picnic areas and grills. Recent upgrades include a walkway through the marsh grass to the beach due to low water levels.
TC State Park & Campground
Traverse City State Park features a quarter mile of beautiful beach on the Grand Traverse Bay. The park is only two miles from downtown Traverse City, one of the most popular resort towns in Michigan. The campground is open year round with heated restrooms.
Reffitt Nature Preserve
This preserve encompasses wetlands and forests that play a key role in protecting water quality. These environments also host diverse wildlife species and distinctive plant life. Reffitt is situated between Three and Four Mile roads adjacent to the Traverse City State Park and the popular TART trail.