Located in Muskegon County, Michigan, about halfway between Muskegon and Whitehall, Michigan's Adventure is the largest amusement park in the state. Founded in 1956 as Deer Park, the destination has expanded over decades to offer over 60 rides, slides, and attractions. The 250-acre park is owned by EPR Properties and operated by Enchanted Parks, offering entry to both its main theme park layout and its outdoor water park under a single admission fee.
The park features a diverse attraction lineup designed for families and thrill-seekers alike. Coaster enthusiasts flock to signature rides like Shivering Timbers, a world-renowned wooden roller coaster, and Thunderhawk, the state's first suspended looping coaster. Visitors can also explore dedicated family zones such as Camp Snoopy, enjoy classic midway flat rides, or cool off on major water attractions like Adventure Falls and the Grand Rapids white water rafting adventure.
Alongside its extensive dry ride collection, the complex features WildWater Adventure, an outdoor water park introduced in 1990. WildWater Adventure doubles the layout's splash entertainment with multiple wave pools, lazy rivers, raft slides, tube slides, and interactive water play complexes like Beach Party. Whether taking on top-tier coasters or relaxing by the water park features, visitors experience Michigan's largest collection of amusement attractions.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Michigan’s Adventure change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car | Located in Muskegon County, Michigan, about halfway between Muskegon and Whitehall. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Season | Spring through Labor Day Weekend | The park closes for the season following Labor Day Weekend. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Regular gate admission includes access to both the amusement park and WildWater Adventure water park.
- Fast Lane virtual queuing passes are available to bypass regular lines on 14 popular attractions.
- Rocky Point Mini Golf is an on-site upcharge attraction featuring lakefront water hazards and sand pits.