Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.06% of Suttons Bay’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Bahle Park (0.9 mi), Leo Creek Preserve (0.5 mi). 6% of Suttons Bay’s land is conserved, about 51 acres.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Bahle Park, with 0.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve
All 5 parks & preserves
51 conserved acres
6% of Suttons Bay’s land. Who manages Suttons Bay’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 3 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahle Park Local Park | Town or city | 31 | Open |
| Marina Beach Park Local Park | Town or city | 12 | Open |
| Village Fairgrounds Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 4 | Restricted |
| Stites Natural Area Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 1 | Closed |
5 places to go in Suttons Bay
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
2 playgrounds without a name on the map.
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1.6 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Suttons Bay: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 29 | 39 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 69 | 56 | 43 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 77 °F). 4.0 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Suttons Bay →
Questions about parks and trails in Suttons Bay
Where can I hike in Suttons Bay?
The longest trail networks: Bahle Park, 0.9 miles; Leo Creek Preserve, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Suttons Bay’s trails?
Bahle Park and Leo Creek Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Suttons Bay?
1.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Suttons Bay?
3,332 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Suttons Bay or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 82 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Suttons Bay neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →