beginner
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
East Bay Park (Milliken Park)
East Bay Park in Traverse City provides freshwater lake swimming on Grand Traverse Bay with sandy beaches and typically calm summer conditions. The spot suits beginner and intermediate swimmers looking for family-friendly Great Lakes access with amenities. Visit mid-week to avoid summer crowds, and note that water temperatures only reach comfortable levels from July through early September.

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East Bay Park (Milliken Park)
44.7627, -85.5752
Details
- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 44.7627, -85.5752