Porter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening!
Friday, June 19, 11 am
Located directly across the street from Pilgrim Haven Natural Area on 18th Ave., South Haven, MI.
Hosted by SWMLC and South Haven Area Recreation Authority
Porter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening!
Friday, June 19
11 am
Located directly across the street from Pilgrim Haven Natural Area on 18th Ave., South Haven, MI.
Hosted by SWMLC and South Haven Area Recreation Authority
Some things are worth the wait!
Behind the scenes work began in 2019. Protection came in 2020 (read the full story here). Additional grant funding and planning for the trail system began in 2022. Boardwalk construction started last fall. And now . . . summer 2026, it’s ready . . .
Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of Porter Legacy Dunes!
The new 48-acre lakeshore preserve in South Haven, protected through a partnership between Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and South Haven Area Recreation Authority, features a fully accessible half-mile loop trail, scenic boardwalk, and elevated overlook with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan!
The Grand Opening celebration will include a brief program and naturalists stationed along the trail to share information about the preserve. Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy on the beach at Pilgrim Haven Natural Area afterwards!
Located just south of Pilgrim Haven Natural Area and across the street on 18th Avenue, Porter Legacy Dunes protects a rare forested backdune ecosystem while creating new opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience southwest Michigan’s lakeshore.
> > Please note: the preserve will remain closed to the public until the Grand Opening while we make final touches.
We look forward to sharing it with you!
Porter Legacy Dunes is located directly across 18th Avenue from SWMLC’s Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
77000 block of 18th Ave., South Haven, MI 49090
GPS:
42.352690, -86.296659
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