Welcome to the Otsego County Parks and Recreation Website!

Located in downtown Gaylord Michigan, the Otsego County Community Center offers many recreational opportunities for area residents and visitors.

CAMPING

The Otsego Lake County Park is a modern campground with 80 sites located on the West side of Otsego Lake. To make payments online please click here. www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/plc/5911 Prior to making a payment please call (989) 731-6448 or (989) 732-6521 to make your reservation.

DAY USE

Otsego Lake County Park - Features include a playground, beach area, buoyed swim area and 2 pavilions on the beach available for rent.

Irontone Springs -  a roadside park which offers a pavilion, picnic tables and grills.

Wah Wah Soo -  Located on the east side of Otsego Lake features include a buoyed swim area, picnic tables and grills.

Libke Fields - A multi-purpose facility located west on Van Tyle Road. Activities include softball, flag football and soccer. An Adult Flag Football League will be starting September 13th. Cost is $300.00 per team. For more informtion please call Otsego County Parks and Recreation at (989) 732-6521 or William Cleaver.

Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve

The Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve at Echo Valley Ranch will consist of almost 800 acres of property located in Johannesburg, Michigan. The property contains Kujawa and Johannesburg Lakes, along with being the former home to both the Johannesburg Manufacturing Company as well as Echo Valley Resort. 

Contact Information

• Mike Tarbutton, Director
• Arnie Quay, Parks & Recreation Coordinator
• Keri Swantek, Office Manager
• Otsego County Community Center (989) 732-6521
• Otsego Lake County Park (989) 731-6448
• Mailing Address: 225 West Main. Gaylord. MI 49735
• Website: www.otsegocountyparksrec.com