Northern Mich~Mash Preserve
~ PARKS & RECREATION ~
(Petoskey)
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18 June 1875: The FIRST Baseball club, the "Chippeways" organized.
For additional information about Cushman/Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey, Michigan,
access the web page of Pennsylvania Park Memorials and Markers with links to the
Civil War Memorial, Desert Shield/Storm, In Memory, Purple Heart, Freedom Tree, Viet Nam Memorial, WWI, and WWII/Korean Memorial at the bottom of its page.
Pennsylvania Park was known also as:
1) Hughart Park, as Mr. W.O. Hughart was the president of the G.R. & I. Railroad which ran right through the park. 2) Railroad Park 3) G.R. & I. Park 4) Cushman House Park 5) Pennsylvania Park.
Now named Pennsylvania Park, probably after the Pennsylvania Railroad train came through…
Information about the city's Magnus Park may be accessed on this web site's waterfront web page
by clicking HERE.
access the web page of Pennsylvania Park Memorials and Markers with links to the
Civil War Memorial, Desert Shield/Storm, In Memory, Purple Heart, Freedom Tree, Viet Nam Memorial, WWI, and WWII/Korean Memorial at the bottom of its page.
Pennsylvania Park was known also as:
1) Hughart Park, as Mr. W.O. Hughart was the president of the G.R. & I. Railroad which ran right through the park. 2) Railroad Park 3) G.R. & I. Park 4) Cushman House Park 5) Pennsylvania Park.
Now named Pennsylvania Park, probably after the Pennsylvania Railroad train came through…
Information about the city's Magnus Park may be accessed on this web site's waterfront web page
by clicking HERE.
~ Cushman Park in 1885 (Pennsylvania Park in 2017) ~
~ Arlington Park ~
For additional information about Arlington Park, Petoskey, Michigan,
access the web page of Arlington Park Memorials and Markers and
the web page of Arlington Park which includes the D.A.R and G.A.R and Marquette Trail Marker.
access the web page of Arlington Park Memorials and Markers and
the web page of Arlington Park which includes the D.A.R and G.A.R and Marquette Trail Marker.
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Arlington Park Extended into Winter Sports Park 1901?
Photo/Text Below: Tennis Courts in 1952 had been located where the Arlington Hotel used to stand.
Article Below: Homer Sly is the owner of the Northern Lime company. The company owns Arlington park and so Mr. Sly stated if the city [Petoskey] does not see fit to care for the park and make some good use of it, his company will be tempted to fence it to make a private park of it. The park needs to be kept clean. Mr. Sly also said the tennis court in that park is available for use of the public IF the city will take care of it.
The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported: In 1928 Two concrete tennis courts were built in Arlington park for the enjoyment of local and summer visitors; and in 1932 another court was added, plus a shuffle board.
Postcard Below: Petoskey's Municipal Play Ground included tennis courts and shuffleboard courts.
In 2022 the Arlington Park tennis court area was long ago replaced near the Petoskey High School complex,
while the Arlington Park tennis court location is a parking lot.
~ Bates Park ~
(Baseball Park)
(Baseball Park)
At one time Bates Field (now Park), named in honor of Petoskey's Dr. Bates, was located directly on the waterfront.
With waterfront renewal, the field was moved to 1307 Howard Street, near North Central Michigan College.
With waterfront renewal, the field was moved to 1307 Howard Street, near North Central Michigan College.
~ Curtis Park in 1908 ~
Name Park for William L. Curtis for His Generous Gift
Name Park for William L. Curtis for His Generous Gift
~ Curtis Park Hummock Squirrels in 1910 ~
Article Below: By 1958, the city parks and recreation was striving to place a regulation baseball diamond in Curtis Park. Members of the local community, especially of conjoined Priebe Acres protested the suggestion. The playground has remained a peaceful setting for many to enjoy.
~ Curtis Park in 2004 ~
~ Place Seats in Railroad Parks ~
1916
1916
~ Federation Park in 1911 ~
(No longer exists...)
(No longer exists...)
Federation Park which no longer exists in 2021 had once been the site of the Petoskey home of Charles Caskey who was the contractor who built the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in 93 days! The Caskey home on this Bay and Division streets corner was eventually encompassed by Caskey's Imperial Hotel. After the Imperial Hotel burned in 1908, the space became Federation Park where various community events were staged. Today the site is a parking lot for the Emmet County Building. Access more information about the Imperial Hotel on this same web site on the "Petoskey Hotels" web page, by clicking HERE.
Obituary Below Left: Mrs. Edward E. Cross was the FIRST President of the Petoskey Federation of Women's Club which was the umbrella club of the multiple and various women's clubs in Petoskey. The Petoskey Federation of Women's Clubs created the Federation Park. Learn more on Interlochen Public Radio from Little Traverse Historical Museum's director Jane Garver about the Federated Women's clubs leaving a lasting impact in Petoskey by clicking HERE.
The 1960 Petoskey High School graduation ceremony was held at Federation Park.
~ Hillside behind the Little Traverse Historical Museum, Petoskey, Michigan ~
(Not specified as a park)
(Not specified as a park)
Photo Below: This cement plaque is simply for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks... 629 1915. A.D.
The Elks are a fraternal order founded in 1868 as a social club in New York City, New York.
Merle E. Kring (1900~1969) was a member of the Elks Number 629.
The Elks are a fraternal order founded in 1868 as a social club in New York City, New York.
Merle E. Kring (1900~1969) was a member of the Elks Number 629.
Photo Below: Meyer Fryman constructed a house on Michigan Street in Petoskey, Michigan, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It was unusual in Petoskey for a house to be constructed of concrete blocks. Meyer Fryman owned a shoe business which began 26 October 1897 as the year in concrete below indicates.
Look Left in the Photo Below: Fryman's store on Howard Street located close to Mitchell Street. Notice the exact "building name and1897 date" toward the top of the building, as now rest on the hillside behind the Little Traverse Historical Society. Stores to the right of Fryman's were the Rexall Drug store, the Palace Theatre, and Jesperson's restaurant.
Photo Above: This sculpted relief rested above the entry doorway to the US Post Office in Petoskey, Michigan, when it was on the corner of Petoskey and Mitchell streets.
Photo Below: This piece that haphazardly rests on the hillside behind the Little Traverse Historical Museum appears to be the exact same piece as that in the above photo, but lacking the eagle!
Photo Below: This piece that haphazardly rests on the hillside behind the Little Traverse Historical Museum appears to be the exact same piece as that in the above photo, but lacking the eagle!
Four Photos Below: This eagle and underneath scroll piece at one time rested near the entryway to the Little Traverse Historical Museum. IF anyone knows where the eagle is now, please contact this webmaster.
Photos Above and Below: Stairway in same locations....
~ Golf ~
The obituary below of Bert H. Cook states: "It was largely through the efforts of Mr. Cook that the local country club was formed. Its president for many years, he built the club from a struggling nine-hole course to a beautiful and complex golf club."
This name change was instigated when Fritz Curtis was getting a liquor license for the club.
The people of Bay View could not support that option.
The people of Bay View could not support that option.
Petoskey Bay View Country Club photographed by Foley
Photo Below: Beyond the extensive grounds of the Petoskey - Bay View Golf Course
were the smoke stack and water tower from Kegomic's Tannery Industry.
were the smoke stack and water tower from Kegomic's Tannery Industry.
1945 Article Below:
C.Frederick Curtis was re-elected to a second year as club president,
and the traditional name, Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, was restored upon request
in an almost unanimous vote by the membership, after a Bay View Association trustee made a request.
C.Frederick Curtis was re-elected to a second year as club president,
and the traditional name, Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, was restored upon request
in an almost unanimous vote by the membership, after a Bay View Association trustee made a request.
Leo Peterson worked for
Petoskey Bay View Country Club for years. He passed away 24 December 2019. Photo Below: Leo Peterson was a member of the
Petoskey Bay View Country Club and an excellent golfer. |
~ Petoskey Bay View Country Club ~
1953
1953
~ General Manager of the Petoskey Bay View Country Club, Clarence P. Murphy, Died ~
1954
1954
~ Petoskey Bay View Country Club Interior ~
1959
1959
~ Petoskey Bay View Pro Shop ~
1959
1959
~ 10th Green Flooding on Petoskey-Bay View Country Club ~
3 July 1974
Jean Elder's obituary below stated
she was the FIRST female president of the Petoskey Bayview Country Club.
~ Horseshoe Pitching` ~
(Ramblers Club founded in 1917)
(Ramblers Club founded in 1917)
~ Petoskey Ice Arena, Emmet County, Michigan ~
3450 M-119, Harbor Springs, Michigan
3450 M-119, Harbor Springs, Michigan
~ Magnus Park ~
Information about Magnus Park on this same Northern Mich~Mash Preserve web site
can be found on the "Petoskey Waterfront" web page by clicking HERE.
can be found on the "Petoskey Waterfront" web page by clicking HERE.
~ Mineral Well Park ~
(Located beside the Lake Street Dam)
(Located beside the Lake Street Dam)
Access additional information on the Charlevoix Emmet History web site on its web page about the
Mineral Well Park which was the original site of the World War I Memorial.
Mineral Well Park which was the original site of the World War I Memorial.
~ J.C. Penney Park ~
(Actually the park property belongs to the J.C. Penny property description)
(Actually the park property belongs to the J.C. Penny property description)
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~ Pennsylvania Park ~
Article Left: Eight-year old Ga-Nu-Na-Neese (Walter Carrow) was hired by the Chamber of Commerce to dress in complete Indian regalia, with headquarters in his wigwam in Pennsylvania Park, could be seen strolling Petoskey streets, welcoming summer visitors to the region.
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Click HERE to access additional "Pennsylvania Park Memorials and Markers" information,
located on my "Charlevoix Emmet History" web site.
(Clickable Below) Pennsylvania Memorials and Markers include:
Civil War Memorial
Desert Shield/Storm
In Memory
Purple Heart
The Freedom Tree Dedicated To All Prisoners Of War And Missing In Action
Viet Nam Memorial
World War I Memorial
World War II/Korea Memorial
located on my "Charlevoix Emmet History" web site.
(Clickable Below) Pennsylvania Memorials and Markers include:
Civil War Memorial
Desert Shield/Storm
In Memory
Purple Heart
The Freedom Tree Dedicated To All Prisoners Of War And Missing In Action
Viet Nam Memorial
World War I Memorial
World War II/Korea Memorial
~ Pioneer Park (Sunset Park) ~
11 July 1952 ~ Dedicated
Representation for Pioneers... Andrew Porter and Chief Petoskey,
with Centennial Queen Barbara Ernst and General Chairman Harriet Kilborn.
with Centennial Queen Barbara Ernst and General Chairman Harriet Kilborn.
Photo Below Labeled: The Cook Bockes Building on the Midway in Petoskey...
like the Cook Bockes plaque on the Pioneer/Sunset Park rock above.
like the Cook Bockes plaque on the Pioneer/Sunset Park rock above.
Advertisement Below:
Even in 1948 the roadside park on the bay side, near the fairgrounds was called
"Washout Park."
Even in 1948 the roadside park on the bay side, near the fairgrounds was called
"Washout Park."
G. Donald Kennedy State Park
US-31 between Petoskey and Charlevoix
(Previously Washout Park)
1961
US-31 between Petoskey and Charlevoix
(Previously Washout Park)
1961
Article Below: Washout Park Historical Marker moved to Pioneer Park
Photo Below: This restroom is mentioned in the above Photo/Text.
Article/Text Below: The Little Traverse Bay Historic Marker was originally dedicated in 1959 on the west side of Petoskey when it was thought that the State of Michigan owned the land. The 1968 article above reported that the historic sign was to be moved east of Petoskey at Pioneer Park (Later, renamed Sunset Park).
Clipping Left: The Historic Marker as shown above was dedicated on its original location... in a highway park, or scenic turn-out, a short distance past the fair grounds on the road to Charlevoix.
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Michigan Historical Sign MOVED from Washout Park to Pioneer Park
(in 1961 Washout Park was named G. Donald Kennedy State Park)
NOW named Sunset Park...
(in 1961 Washout Park was named G. Donald Kennedy State Park)
NOW named Sunset Park...
The photo above of the sign for the Michigan Historical Commission Registered Site No. 66 reads: "LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY For centuries this region has been the home of Ottawa Indians, whose warriors and orators fought bravely to retain their land. Around 1700 a mission was built by French Jesuits at the famous L'Arbre Croche villages which stretched from Cross Village to Harbor Springs. Petoskey, named for Chief Pe-to-se-ga of the Bear River Band, was first settled in 1852 by Andrew Porter, a Presbyterian missionary. With the coming of the railroad in 1873 it changed rapidly from primitive settlement to one of America's leading summer resort cities. Bay View, the adjoining summer colony, was established in 1875." NOTE as noted in the photo and the clipping above... this same sign was once located on the other side of Petoskey in a different roadside park (Washout Park and/or Donald Kennedy State Park), but had to be moved when private ownership of the Washout Park property location was revealed.
See additional information about Sunset Park farther below on this same web page...
See additional information about Sunset Park farther below on this same web page...
~ Rotary Park ~
US 131 Overlooking Petoskey and the Bay
(PRE Kmart Plaza)
US 131 Overlooking Petoskey and the Bay
(PRE Kmart Plaza)
1936
Two Articles Below: The Rotary Club instigated the Scenic Look-Out.
Two Articles Below: The Rotary Club instigated the Scenic Look-Out.
The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported:"The Rotary Club purchased a scenic location on highway M-131 south of this city which was landscaped for the benefit of those desiring true scenic beauty."
Reported on the web page for the Petoskey Rotary Club:
"The [Rotary] Club purchased land for a scenic turnout at the top of the hill on US 31, entering Petoskey, in 1937. A lodge and rest rooms were built and a sign, “Rotary Park”, was installed. The view of Little Traverse Bay was magnificent. When the land between the park and Little Traverse Bay was to be sold, the Club purchased the threatened land for $23,000 over a four year period. The scenic property was later deeded to the State." In 1980 the Rotary Club deeded Rotary Park to the State of Department of Transportation...
"Our club continues to evolve and grow. We sold our Rotary Park prior to the Great Recession of 2008 and invested the proceeds in perpetuity in to the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. We assess the yearly earnings from the initial investment and take 80% of the profit and make it available for worthwhile grant applicants from our community."
"The [Rotary] Club purchased land for a scenic turnout at the top of the hill on US 31, entering Petoskey, in 1937. A lodge and rest rooms were built and a sign, “Rotary Park”, was installed. The view of Little Traverse Bay was magnificent. When the land between the park and Little Traverse Bay was to be sold, the Club purchased the threatened land for $23,000 over a four year period. The scenic property was later deeded to the State." In 1980 the Rotary Club deeded Rotary Park to the State of Department of Transportation...
"Our club continues to evolve and grow. We sold our Rotary Park prior to the Great Recession of 2008 and invested the proceeds in perpetuity in to the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. We assess the yearly earnings from the initial investment and take 80% of the profit and make it available for worthwhile grant applicants from our community."
Article Below: Note that Washout Park was being claimed by the State of Michigan,
with the state paying for maintenance, even of Washout Park (note 1968 article above).
with the state paying for maintenance, even of Washout Park (note 1968 article above).
Seems that someone always tries to ruin what is good...
1964
Rotary Park overlooking the eventual K-Mart shopping center location...
Rotary Park overlooking the eventual K-Mart shopping center location...
~ Petoskey Parks In General ~
~ Petoskey Bathing Beach > Petoskey State Park ~
2475 M-119, Petoskey, Michigan
Originally the park property was a part of the Kegomic Tannery... close to Tannery Creek. Petoskey purchased a portion of the tannery land in 1934 to become the Petoskey Bathing Beach. In 1968 the State of Michigan purchased the beach and created the park campground by 1970. The Petoskey State Park includes 303 acres right on Little Traverse Bay.
1987
100 new campsites open with a brief history of the Petoskey State Park accession...
100 new campsites open with a brief history of the Petoskey State Park accession...
A report compiled by Taylor Worsham of Sault Ste Marie News in the 11 June 2021 Petoskey News Review described Petoskey State Park: "Petoskey-Dunes Modern Campground is well known for its family atmosphere and smaller sites ideal for tent, van or compact campers. Many of the sites are shaded by cedar trees. There is a small trail that leads to the day-use area along Lake Michigan. There is 20- and 30-amp service available on each site. Recycling is available. A free trolley runs between the state park and downtown Petoskey during the summer months. A route schedule is posted in the campground."
Additional information about Petoskey's Pedestrian Tunnel may be accessed by clicking HERE
for the "Bypasses and Roads" web page on this same web site.
for the "Bypasses and Roads" web page on this same web site.
1965 Clipping Below Right: The Tunnel waterfall photo illustrates why a new engineering design for the Sunset Blvd. was necessary. Did an engineer ever guarantee the original design? The taxpayers' money was washed away with a poor design accepted by governmental entities.
~ Tunnel Under the By Pass Leading to the Waterfront Park ~
1994 and 1995
1994 and 1995
17 November 1994 Petoskey News Review reported: "The city also expects to start work on the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 31 this spring. A prefabricated, wider tunnel will be installed.
The project has been estimated at $4 million [project included more than just the tunnel], and downtown merchants will be footing part of the bill for things like special sidewalk pavers and other amenities. Bids have been in for almost two months and are still being tabulated by city staff."
16 December 1994 Petoskey News Review reported: " Korthauer [city manager] also announced the city has received additional funding to improve the pedestrian tunnel that goes under U.S. 31 at the end of Petoskey Street.
The city received a $321,360 state highway grant in 1993 that will be used to improve and provide handicap accessibility to the tunnel's entrances. The new, $112,341 grant will be used to widen the tunnel itself. Korthauer said the project is slated to being in the spring."
17 January 1994 Petoskey News Review reported: Petoskey council will–"Sign a contract with MDOT to build the U.S. 31 pedestrian tunnel between downtown and Bayfront Park. Petoskey has federal grants of $33,700 and local matching funds of $238,000. That money is coming from the Tax Increment Finance Authority."
The project has been estimated at $4 million [project included more than just the tunnel], and downtown merchants will be footing part of the bill for things like special sidewalk pavers and other amenities. Bids have been in for almost two months and are still being tabulated by city staff."
16 December 1994 Petoskey News Review reported: " Korthauer [city manager] also announced the city has received additional funding to improve the pedestrian tunnel that goes under U.S. 31 at the end of Petoskey Street.
The city received a $321,360 state highway grant in 1993 that will be used to improve and provide handicap accessibility to the tunnel's entrances. The new, $112,341 grant will be used to widen the tunnel itself. Korthauer said the project is slated to being in the spring."
17 January 1994 Petoskey News Review reported: Petoskey council will–"Sign a contract with MDOT to build the U.S. 31 pedestrian tunnel between downtown and Bayfront Park. Petoskey has federal grants of $33,700 and local matching funds of $238,000. That money is coming from the Tax Increment Finance Authority."
15 May 1995 Petoskey News Review reported: Petoskey council will–"Sign an agreement on the pedestrian tunnel replacement project which would protect the state department of transportation in lawsuits should something go wrong. The city plans to cut a deep trench through U.S. 31 and install a pre-built concrete tunnel."
18 August 2007 ~ Entryway to the Tunnel to the Park on the Waterfront with the Clock Tower near the water...
May 2023
Tunnel Tunes with Mysterious Piano Placement
Tunnel Tunes with Mysterious Piano Placement
Photo Below: Someone mysteriously placed a piano and bench inside the tunnel leading from downtown Petoskey to the Waterfront... acoustics in the tunnel are amazing. Click HERE and HERE to hear the piano sound and voice from inside the tunnel.
Sometime during December 2023 the piano disappeared from the tunnel.
~ Washington Playground ~
1952
1952
~ Little League Fields by NCMC ~
2000
2000
~ Bear River ~
30 acres
30 acres