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Apr 29, 2023

Ionia’s hidden gem

By Tim McAllister | on June 06, 2023

By Tim McAllister | on June 06, 2023

Nearly every piece of literature about Bertha Brock Park on M-21 in Ionia County uses the phrase "hidden gem" to describe the 200-acre park that strikes the perfect balance between untamed wilderness and well-maintained facility.

Behind the unassuming wooden sign on M-21 lies a trout stream, a huge sledding hill, four miles of trails and paved paths, 20 rustic campsites, playgrounds, picnic areas, three stone bridges, a gazebo, a public carving wall, covered pavilions, a historic lodge, a disc golf course, tennis courts and a softball field.

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