Interlochen State Park

Interlochen State Park is a public recreation area covering on the isthmus between Green Lake (Grand [Traverse County, Michigan)|Green Lake] and Duck Lake (Grand Traverse [County, Michigan)|Duck Lake] in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The park offers swimming, year-round fishing, picnicking, camping, and boat launches.

History

Interlochen State Park, originally called Pine Park, was established in 1917 when the Michigan Legislature paid $60,000 for the land, making it the State of Michigan's first officially recognized state park. It was created to preserve for future generations the virgin pine stand . It is one of the few easily reached places in Michigan where old-growth red pine can be found.
In 1928, the Interlochen [Center for the Arts|National Music Camp, Interlochen Center for the Arts] was established on the property adjoining the northern boundary of the park.