Where Art, Nature & History Meet
Discover for yourself the stories of Michigan’s cultural and natural history brought to life through art. Our 31-acre wooded preserve offers an art and hiking experience that is uniquely “northern Michigan.”
EARLY SPRING TRAIL UPDATE
As the snow is melting, there are areas of ice along the trails at the Art Park. Please use caution while using the trails.
Please hike safely and have fun.
Artwork
The fifty-plus sculptures in our permanent collection, as well as our rotating exhibits and poetry stones, connect visitors to our shared cultural and natural history.
Education
Hundreds of area students visit the art park on school field trips every day. Our Looking to Learn resources help teachers integrate the park trip with classroom learning in math, science, and history.
Michigan Legacy Art Park featured on episode of “Under the Radar” on PBS
Learn more about the episode and watch Executive Director, Angie Quinn, talk about the history of the Art Park.
Watch Episode
New Project: Hike in the Woods
Our 2025 collaborative artwork invites YOU to create hiking and forest themed sculptures to be included in a monumental installation at the park.
Learn how
Newest Sculpture in Permanent Collection: Gateway to Black Eden by M. Saffell Garder
Learn about the inspiration and process the artist used to create this epic piece.
Learn more
David Barr, Art Park Founder
