Marquette Park
A lakeside lawn park at the foot of Fort Mackinac, with lilacs blooming in June, a statue of the missionary Marquette, and a great spot for a picnic with a view of the harbor.
Marquette Park lies directly below Fort Mackinac, on the east side of the harbor. It is named after Jacques Marquette, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary and explorer, and features his statue. The large lawn backs onto the white fort walls and faces the harbor and yachts, making it an ideal spot for picnics, rest and photographing Fort Mackinac. The park is planted with many lilacs, and in mid-June the Lilac Festival brings parades and events, one of the liveliest times on the island. The state park visitor center is right beside the park, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Fort Mackinac
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Main Street & Fudge Shops
- Market Street Historic Buildings
- Ste. Anne's Church
- Skull Cave
- M-185 Lakeshore Loop