Welcome!
UPDATED 12/16/2024
The Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission is now soliciting qualified architectural/engineering firms to consult on a Storage Feasibility Study and Design RFQ. Proposals due January 10,2025.
Mark your calendar with the 2025 events and sign up to receive e-mails from HCP so you will be in the know.
Winter 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 2024
- Park Gate open daily (weather permitting) from 8 am to 5 pm.
- Recreation Area, Beach, Boat Launch (weather permitting) open daily November 18, 2024 - March 1, 2025 from 8 am to 5 pm. Beach closed until May 2025.
- Upjohn House Business Office is open by appointment.
- Historic Village open only for prescheduled groups (including guided tours) and special events.
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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.