Baldwin: Trails, Parks and Things to Do

Baldwin offers several ways to plan your stay: the Pere Marquette State Trail runs through the town center, Hollister Park combines play areas with ball fields, and the Pamela Tripp Gallery displays art from the local area and region. There is also a summer festival held every July and an 18-hole golf club. For your trip, you can decide whether to focus primarily on trails, events, art or golf.

Hiking and Biking on Trails near Baldwin

The Pere Marquette State Trail runs through the center of Baldwin. Its use for hiking and biking has increased over the years. If you enjoy walking or would like to include a bike ride in your stay, this trail runs right through town.

The Sheep Ranch Pathway is also nearby, two miles east of Baldwin. The trail is 4.5 miles long and consists of interconnected loops. Multiple access points allow hikers to choose the length of their outing. This offers a different approach to planning a route than a continuous trail: you can use the loops and various access points to plan the route length you want. If you would like to compare different hiking options, this gives you another trail near your destination in addition to the Pere Marquette State Trail.

Play, Sports and Summer Festival

Hollister Park is Baldwin’s main park. It is located at Washington Street and Tenth Street, west of Courthouse Drive. Facilities include a playground with swings and play equipment, as well as two ball fields. Families can choose between play areas and ball fields; both are located in the same park. If playing together and sports activities are important to your trip, you can consider Hollister Park as a point of interest when choosing your stay in Baldwin.

A seasonal highlight is Troutarama, a four-day summer festival held every July in Baldwin. The program features rides, contests, live music, vendor booths and community events for all ages. The mix is quite different from the trails and sports offerings: it includes entertainment, music and community events. If you would like to plan your trip around this festival, July is the relevant time. The different program elements offer a reason to plan your stay around your own interests and the festival dates.

Art and Golf as Additional Travel Interests

The Pamela Tripp Gallery displays works by artists from the local area and region. It presents functional and decorative art, as well as handmade gifts. The focus therefore ranges from art with practical or decorative qualities to handmade work. If you are interested in regional art, you can consider a visit as a cultural part of your trip and combine it with the more active options Baldwin and its surrounding area offer.

Marquette Trails Golf Club is an 18-hole golf club with a course open to players of all skill levels. Course features include fairways, water hazards and sand bunkers. This makes golf in Baldwin a distinct option alongside the park, art, festival and trails.

Near Baldwin, Baldwin Canoe Rental offers canoeing, kayaking and rafting on the Pere Marquette River. To help choose between the activities, consider the difference in interests: trails offer hiking opportunities, while these river activities are on the water.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to continue your search beyond Baldwin, also discover Township of Branch.

For the broader travel overview: Lake County.