Welcome!
UPDATED 5/27/2025
Spend the day with Dad at the Father's Day Car Show on June 15! Hundreds of cars will be on site, along with swap meet and food vendors. Sponsored by the Misfits Car Club of Battle Creek, the event runs from 8 am - 4 pm, admission is $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. Free parking available on site.
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Summer hours are in effect. Check our open hours below before visiting or give us a call at 269-945-3775 to schedule an appointment.
Park Hours 2025
- Park Gate open daily (weather permitting) from 8 am to 9 pm.
- Recreation Area, Beach, Boat Launch (weather permitting) open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day from 8 am to 9 pm.
- Upjohn House Business Office is open by appointment.
- Historic Village a portion of the Historic Village buildings are open, please call ahead for list of those open.
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Help out at the Park! You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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Size of the Park
310 acres
Historic Charlton Park serves the residents of Barry County and beyond through education programs, special events, and miles of trails and other outdoor activities. Trails are open year-round!
It is the policy of the Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission that it does not exclude, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, or participation in, any of its programs and activities.
