We’ve put together a list of what you’ll need to have the perfect picnic in Ludington.

PICNIC BASKET

First, you’ll need something to put your supplies in and it doesn’t have to be a traditional picnic basket.

BLANKET

If you can’t find a picnic table, spread a blanket out to sit on.

DELICIOUS FOOD

You can pack your own meal, but if you grab take-out from one of our downtown restaurants you don’t have to worry about plates and cups and napkins and silverware… because they will take care of all of that for you! Find out who offers take-out here.

HELPFUL ITEMS & THINGS TO DO

From keeping things cool (or warm) to fun things to do in the park of your choice, you’ll find plenty of picnic accessories downtown.

THE PERFECT SPOT

Downtown Ludington is surrounded by beautiful parks. In the center, Legacy Plaza is in the process of being completely revamped. Get the scoop on what you’ll find there in June 2021 on this page. Hope For HumaniTea Parklet is located on Loomis St, behind HumaniTea and Blu Moon Bistro. Waterfront Park features picnic tables, a gazebo, playground, and a walk loop along the water’s edge. You can also view most of the art on the Sculpture Trail within the park. West of downtown you’ll find Rotary Park with many benches and a beautiful expanse of shady lawn, as well as two pavilions with picnic tables. Along the water’s edge you can picnic at the Loomis pavilion and take a walk along the pier. Stearns Beach is has a grassy area in the shade with picnic tables and charcoal grills to the east and the famous white sandy beach to the west. Take a walk to the lighthouse (if it’s safe), play on the playground, visit the Veterans Memorial Mall, or – in the summer months – enjoy a game of shuffleboard or mini golf. To the north, you’ll find Cartier Park, which features a gazebo with picnic tables, fishing piers, a dog park, as well as a paved walking loop and mountain bike trails. To the south, you’ll find Copeyon Park with a pavilion with picnic tables, playground, fishing pier, and splash pad in the summer months. All of these have public restrooms nearby.