The combination of 600 feet of sandy beach with the bathhouse and the picnic and playground areas make Bayside Park not only lovely but also fully equipped for beach goers to stay the whole day.  The water is shallow a long way out with a sandy bottom, perfect for wading. It's on East Grand Traverse Bay off US 31 North, just south of the M 72 junction in Acme and eight miles from Traverse City.

Parking Lot parking is available.

Public restrooms are available (Flush Toilet).

Carry-In boat access.

Length of access is more than 50 yards.

No significant encumbrance