This sum­mer may be a first for some stu­dents if they are stay­ing on cam­pus, do not be too quick to say there is noth­ing to do in Big Rapids.

There are a vari­ety of activ­i­ties to enjoy through­out Big Rapids since there are many parks offer­ing every­one an oppor­tu­nity to enjoy the great outdoors.

North End Park is an area of inter­est. This park offers a vari­ety of activ­i­ties includ­ing tub­ing access, beach vol­ley­ball and disc golf. The White Pine Trail runs to the east and the Riverwalk to the west offer­ing a path to run, walk, bike or rollerblade.

They offer a vol­ley­ball court, along with a pavil­ion where a bar­beque could be hosted. The disc golf course can also make for a day in the woods. This could be a new sport to pickup while this summer.

Moving slightly south, there is a park on the north side of the road from Tioga Apartments; where stu­dents can park and head down the river on a tube or go for a bike ride on the Riverwalk or White Pine Trail.

The sawmill allows tube rentals, which can be a bet­ter choice finan­cially than buy­ing a tube.

Heading south there is Hemlock Park. The river runs along here as well as the Riverwalk path, where stu­dents can enjoy bik­ing, run­ning or rollerblad­ing. There are also ten­nis courts along with a base­ball field to enjoy some sum­mer games. Call some friends up to come watch some sum­mer league games or par­tic­i­pant in a game with friends.

Continuing along the Riverwalk will be the end at River Street Park. Where there is open space to play on the soc­cer fields or soft­ball and base­ball field. Enjoy a pic­nic or a leisurely stroll at this park.

South on Millpond Road is High Banks park, where is the end stop for most tub­ing trips. After tub­ing peo­ple may head to the soft­ball field or have a cookout.

The White Pine Trail is the path that runs from Cadillac, Mich. all the way south of Big Rapids. The paved path here in Big Rapids stretches from North End Park all the way to about High Banks Park.

FSU also has sev­eral vol­ley­ball courts, located by Clark and Carlisle Hall. The soft­ball and base­ball fields are located on the West side of cam­pus along with soc­cer fields. Go have fun with friends play­ing sum­mer games.

There are lots of places to explore here in Big Rapids. Do not be afraid to wan­der and enjoy the nice weather sum­mer brings.

Check out the City of Big Rapids web­site, www​.ci​.big​-rapids​.mi​.us/​B​i​g​_​R​a​p​i​d​s​_​P​a​r​k​s​.​a​spx, for dri­ving and gen­eral park infor­ma­tion. n

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