GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be closed until further notice due to crowded conditions and guidance from public health officials.
On April 14, the following additional closures are enacted:
- All park trails, trailheads, parking lots, and picnic areas will be closed until further notice.
- Beach fires are also prohibited until further notice.
- The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, seasonally closed since November 2019, will remain closed until further notice.
- Previous closures of park facilities including bathrooms, campgrounds, and the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center are still in place.
The National Park Service (NPS) announced these additional closures to support social distancing efforts and slow the spread of COVID-19.
The NPS said its main priority is protecting the health and safety of visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners.
The NPS is working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.
For updates on when the park will resume full operations visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore website or follow them on social media.
Related Video:
Related Stories:
- Coronavirus updates, April 13: Whitmer 'cautiously optimistic' about slower rate of new cases; Total reaches 25,000
- 'This is not a permanent moment,' Whitmer addresses frustrations about stay at home order
- GR parks and rec department cancels spring programs
- DNR extends state park campground closures to May 15
- DNR could close state parks if they're too crowded
- Ottawa County considers closing all parks due to overcrowding, lack of social distancing
►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.
Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.