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Berrien County Parks
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Activities
Berrien County Parks offer interpretive programs, field trips, events, and a variety of activities throughout the year.
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Annual Park Entry Permit
Annual Entrance Permits are available and will admit the purchaser and all persons accompanying the purchaser in a private, family-type, non-commercial vehicle to all Berrien County Parks locations where entrance fees are charged.
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Beach Cam
View the Berrien County Beach Cam.
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Employment
Seasonal employees are required to work weekends and holidays on a regular basis and wear a department issued uniform while on the job.
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Endowment Fund
The Berrien County Parks Fund is an endowment fund that was established in 1988 to help the Berrien County Parks Commission take advantage of special opportunities that may arise in the future.
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Naturalist Service
Throughout the year, the Berrien County Parks sponsors natural history programs by interpretive naturalists for schools, organizations and the general public.
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Park Rules Ordinance (PDF)
View the rules for Berrien County parks.
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Parks
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Parks & Recreation Commission
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Partners
In an effort to develop new sources of operating revenue, the Berrien County Parks and Recreation Commission has developed a Marketing Partnership program.
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Recycling Services
Learn about the recycling and environmental programs available in Berrien County.
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Rental Facilities
Discover the parks, facilities, and amenities available in Berrien County.
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School Programs (PDF)
View a list of school programs offered by the Parks department.
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Silver Beach Playground Project
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Parks
Physical Address
701 Main Street
4th Floor
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: 269-983-7111, ext. 8435Fax: 269-982-8661
mission statement
It is the mission of the Berrien County Parks and Recreation Commission to plan, acquire, develop and maintain in cooperation with all interested individuals and groups, a responsive, efficient and creative natural resource based park and recreation system available to all citizens, composed of a variety of services, park areas and special facilities that contribute to the wellbeing of the individual, the family and attractiveness, social and economic health of the Berrien County community.