New Nature-Inspired Playground Opens at Muskegon Lakefront Park

Are the kiddos getting bored with the same old playgrounds? A brand-new Muskegon playground inspired by nature has just opened at one of the city’s most scenic lakefront spots.

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Scenic Kruse Park in Muskegon

Located at 3205 W. Sherman Blvd., Kruse Park is known for its beautiful dunes, wooded trails, and sweeping views of Lake Michigan.

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Last year, the park’s traditional playground equipment was removed — and now, it’s been replaced with something entirely different: the Kruse Park Naturescape Playground.

Features of New Naturescape Playground

This new play area blends right into the park’s natural landscape, featuring logs, boulders, rocks, and other organic materials that invite kids to climb, balance, and explore. Instead of bright plastic slides or swings, children can enjoy hands-on, imaginative play that connects them directly with nature.

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The playground was designed to be both interactive and inclusive, meeting national safety standards and aligning with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure accessibility for children of all abilities.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration

To celebrate the new play space opening, the City of Muskegon is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, at 4 p.m. Families are invited to join the celebration and check out the new Kruse Park Naturescape Playground in Muskegon for themselves.

So grab the kids, head to Kruse Park, and get ready to play—naturally.