MARQUETTE, Mich, (WZMQ) – Marquette’s Presque Isle Park is now open for the summer and has updated its walking hours.
The island will be open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. during the summer with walking hours from 6 p.m. to park close on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There are no walking hours on Fridays.
During walking hours, roads around the back of the island will be closed to cars to allow those walking to experience the island without traffic.
Parks and Recreation reminds everyone to be mindful of ridges that may be unstable, and e careful when swimming around Black Rocks.
“We never encourage people to go out in rough water or high winds or anything,” said Marquette Parks and Recreation Coordinator Mitchell Moran. “Waves can get really erratic and large and they will sweep people straight off the rocks so, just be mindful of the weather, your own physical abilities, and always having someone with you is for sure your best bet.”
Parks and Recreation also reminds everyone that campfires or overnight camping is not allowed anywhere on Presque Isle at any time.
