Ottawa County Parks: Discounted Vehicle Permit for Veterans

An Ottawa County resident who is a veteran or active-duty service member can buy the county parks' annual motor vehicle permit for $9, or $12 for two vehicles, against $25 for the public. The discount is sold online only.

Also called: parks, park permit, motor vehicle permit, beach parking, $9, Tunnel Park, Kirk Park, Port Sheldon.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Ottawa County, MICounty

Ottawa County Parks requires a motor vehicle permit at its lakeshore parks and the Riverside Park boat launch from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Kirk Park, Kouw Park, North Beach Park, Olive Shores, Tunnel Park, Windsnest Park and others. Prices. An annual permit is $25 and a daily permit $8. An Ottawa County resident pays $15 for one vehicle or $20 for two. A resident veteran or active-duty member, like a resident senior, pays $9 for one vehicle or $12 for two. Port Sheldon Township residents pay less again, $4 or $7 for a veteran, with the township paying the difference. How. The veteran and military discount is sold online only, because the pay stations at the parks cannot check eligibility.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Ottawa County Parks: Discounted Vehicle Permit for Veterans
Gate	Rule
Ottawa County resident veteran or service member	A veteran or active-duty member who lives in Ottawa County, buying online. No rating is needed.

Sources

Ottawa County Parks, Park FeesOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-02.

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