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Linden County Park
15349 S. Linden Road, Linden, MI 48451-9038
8 a.m. - sunset daily. 135 acres
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8 a.m. - sunset daily. 135 acres

 

Get in your daily run or walk at YOUR Genesee County Parks
Check out the new walking trail map for Linden County Park. The map features a designated walking area with distances marked for your convenience.

  • Ball Diamonds.

  • Clover Beach on Byram Lake  (see map)

  • Cross Country Ski Trails (not groomed) Facilities open when the terrain is frozen and there is a 3" accumulation of snow.  Please remember that snow accumulation on the ground is not an indicator of frozen terrain.  For dates and times facilities will be open for these activities, please call 810.736.7100

  • Intermediate Sledding and Toboggan Hill, west side of park. Facilities open when the terrain is frozen and there is a 3" accumulation of snow.  Please remember that snow accumulation on the ground is not an indicator of frozen terrain.  For dates and times facilities will be open for these activities, please call 810.736.7100

  • Pavilions (available for rental).

  • Picnic Areas and Playground.

  • Snowmobile Area. Open 24 hours. Facilities open when the terrain is frozen and there is a 3" accumulation of snow.  Please remember that snow accumulation on the ground is not an indicator of frozen terrain.  For dates and times facilities will be open for these activities, please call 810.736.7100

  • Tennis Courts.

The beach access road gate may be opened from 8:00 am - 9:00 am and again at 8:00 pm for delivery and pick up of items used at the Clover Beach Pavilion for paid reservations.  YOU MUST NOTIFY US IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THE GATE UNLOCKED SO WE CAN MAKE THE ARRANGEMENT WITH OUR MAINTENANCE STAFF.


Alcohol Policy for All Parks
No alcohol or illegal substances allowed. Park rangers will issue tickets with fines of up to $100 for all violations.

 

~ June ~

 

 Children, ages 2-4

 Children, ages 3-6

 Children, ages 4-6

 Youth, ages 7-12

 Youth, ages 11-17

 Youth, ages 13-18

 Families, all ages

 Adults, ages 16 and older

 Home School Students

 Special Needs Audiences  Children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities

Adults must accompany children.

 

 Monday, June 15

Hula

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Hula is a wonderful low-impact fitness activity that improves mobility, strength, and flexibility and is a great stress reliever! The combination of music and movement makes it fun to do. For ages 10 and older. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

 

 Wednesday, June 17

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Snake Scales and Turtle Tails  (ages 4-6)

Visit with some of Michigan’s coolest animals and practice your reptile reactions.

 Snake Scales and Turtle Tails  (ages 7-12)

Check out the habitats and habits of Michigan’s snakes and turtles.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Friday, June 19

Shakespeare Mid-Summer Night’s Dream (2.5 hours) 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE!

 

 Monday, June 22

Hula

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

"'A'a i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila i ka hale." Is Hawaiian for “When one wants to dance the hula, bashfulness should be left at home.” For ages 10 and older. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

 

 Wednesday, June 24

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Michigan’s Past (ages 4-6)

Michigan has a history of cold and ice. Experience the Ice Age with hands activities.

 Michigan’s Past (ages 7-12)

Did you know our state was once covered in ice? Learn about Michigan’s landforms and experiment with glaciers.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, June 29

Hula

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Hula is the soul of Hawaii expressed in motion and every movement in hula has a specific meaning. "Kuhi no ka lima, hele no ka maka." is Hawaiian for “Where the hands move, there let the eyes follow.” a rule in hula. For ages 10 and older. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

 

~ July ~

 

 Children, ages 2-4

 Children, ages 4-6
 Youth, ages 7-12

 Youth, ages 11-17

 Youth, ages 13-18

 Families, all ages

 Adults, ages 16 and older

 Home School Students

 Special Needs Audiences  Children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities

Adults must accompany children.

 

 Wednesday, July 1

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 C.S.I. Nature Detectives (ages 4-6)

Gather clues to help the For-Mar Naturalists solve the puzzle.

 C.S.I. Nature Detectives (ages 7-12)

Help the For-Mar Crime Scene Investigators solve the case of the disappearing frogs.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, July 6

Oobleck and Glurch

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

"Rain, always rain. Why can't we have something different for a change?" Oobleck is a fictional form of green precipitation invented by children's author Dr. Suess. Dress for mess because we’re making oobleck and glurch! Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, July 8

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Damsels and Dragons (ages 4-6)

Learn all about Dragonflies and their cousins with a For-Mar Naturalist.

 Damsels and Dragons (ages 7-12)

Discover the interesting habits of these beautiful big eyed insects.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Friday, July 10  
Snow White and the Seven Lumberjacks
(35 minutes) 7:00 pm
Linden County Park - Clover Beach Pavilion – Cost: FREE!

 

 Monday, July 13

Bollywood DanceFit

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Bollywood DanceFit combines traditional Indian and Bollywood dance styles, with yoga, aerobics hip hop and more into a great workout. For families, all ages. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, July 15

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Animal Olympics (ages 4-6)

Try out for the Animal Olympics and experience some of the extraordinary abilities of our animal neighbors.

 Animal Olympics (ages 7-12)

Some animals have amazing abilities. Compete against real critter capabilities in the Animal Olympics.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, July 20

Bollywood DanceFit

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

A fusion of traditional and classical Indian dances with the influence of jazz, hip-hop and modern dance makes Bollywood DanceFit the perfect workout! For families, all ages. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, July 22

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Sensational Seeds (ages 4-6)

Good things come in small packages. Be amazed by seeds and their beauty.

 Sensational Seeds (ages 7-12)

Join a For-Mar Naturalist for an introduction to the needs of seeds. Make a beautiful seed mosaic.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Saturday, July 25

Petanque

Linden County Park, Ball Field

Petanque (pronounced "pay-tahnk") is one of Europe's most popular outdoor games. The aim is to toss, or roll a number of hollow steel balls ("boules") as close as possible to a small wooden target ball, called "but" or "cochonnet" (meaning "piglet" in French). Players take turns and the team that ends up nearest to the target ball when all balls are played, wins. No special skill is required, adults can play with children, and the equipment is inexpensive. The game of petanque is simple, relaxing, lots of fun, and a perfect way to make new friends. For families, all ages. Time: Noon-6pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.

 

 Monday, July 27

Bollywood DanceFit

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Join Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri Founder and Artistic Director from the AryaSurya School of Dance for an hour of whole body fitness and fun. For families, all ages. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, July 29

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Weather Watchers (ages 4-6)

Learn to talk weather with a For-Mar Naturalist. Make a Michigan weather forecaster.

 Weather Watchers (ages 7-12)

Weather happens every day. Learn how to predict weather and create your own barometer.

Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

~ August ~

 

 Children, ages 2-4

 Children, ages 4-6

 Youth, ages 11-17

 Youth, ages 7-12

 Families, all ages

 Adults, ages 16 and older

 Home School Students

 Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities

Adults must accompany children

 

 Monday, August 3

Laughter Yoga

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Unwind the negative effects of stress and feel good in the here and now. No experience, equipment or special clothing needed!  For families, all ages.  Time: 7-8pm.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, August 5

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Go Fish! (ages 4-6)

Fishing is fun with a For-Mar Naturalist. Learn about Michigan’s fish and try your hand at Backyard Bass fishing.

 Go Fish! (ages 7-12)

Examine Michigan’s native fish with a For-Mar Naturalist and learn the basic skills of knot tying, casting, and setting the hook.

Time:  2-3pm. Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, August 10

Peace, Love, and Tie-Dye!

Linden County Park, Clover Beach

Did you know that you can create a tie-dye shirt without all the mess?  Bring a pre-washed white t-shirt, we’ll supply the rest. Time: 7-8pm.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, August 12

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Delving into Dinosaurs (ages 4-6)

A For-Mar Naturalist will talk about those long gone creatures that everybody loves.

 Delving into Dinosaurs (ages 7-12)

How did all those bones get buried? Discuss dinosaurs, where they went, and how we know so much about them.  

Time:  2-3pm. Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, August 17

Sand Sculpture Contest

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

The secret to a successful sand sculpture is compaction.  For families, all ages.  Time: 7-8pm.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, August 19

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 Water Workings (ages 4-6)

Where does it come from and where does it go? Follow the water cycle and make a splash!

 Water Workings (ages 7-12)

A For-Mar Naturalist will help you understand the water cycle and our watershed.

Time:  2-3pm. Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, August 24

Nature Hike

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Join an expert Naturalist from For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum for a guided interpretive hike through Linden County Park.  For families, all ages.  Time: 7-8pm.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration not required.

 

 Wednesday, August 26

For-Mar on the Road

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

 No Bones About It (ages 4-6)

Bones can tell you a lot about an animal. Join a naturalist to learn more about what critters and humans look like under their skin.

 No Bones About It (ages 7-12)

You can tell a lot about an animal from the inside. Join a For-Mar Naturalist for a look at vertebrates and their bones.

Time:  2-3pm. Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 

 Monday, August 31

Basket Weaving

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Create your own simple basket with expert weaver Sandy Atkinson.  For families, all ages.  Time: 7-9pm.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration not required.  Limited to 25 participants.

 

 

 

 

 

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Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission

For Information and Reservations call:
1-800-648-PARK or 810-736-7100
(extension 6 for reservations)
Email: Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission  Fax: 810-736-7220
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Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
5045 Stanley Road    Flint, Michigan   48506


Hours, admission rates and programs are subject to change.