Presque Isle Park (Marquette)

Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855

A 323-acre city park on an oval peninsula jutting into Lake Superior at the north end of Marquette — pebble beaches (Black Rocks for the locally famous cliff-jumping), basalt cliffs, bogs, and old-growth forest.

Ideal for a beach walk.

79°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Weather

  • 79°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–04 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 07 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
Water Temp
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
9:36 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today Jun 3
79°

Sunny

0%
85
Thu Jun 4
72°

Chance Rain Showers

35%
72
Fri Jun 5
68°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

74%
11
Sat Jun 6
57°

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

41%
46
Sun Jun 7
62°

Mostly Sunny

2%
67
Mon Jun 8
75°

Sunny

1%
74
Tue Jun 9
74°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%
84
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free park lots; no admission charge.

Dogs

Dogs only permitted inside enclosed vehicles within the park — a city ordinance to protect wildlife. Not allowed on beaches, the Fit Strip, Park Cemetery, or at special events.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855

restroomsconcession (Island Store)picnic areasplaygroundbandshellhiking trailsgazebo
Is Presque Isle Park (Marquette) dog-friendly?

Dogs only permitted inside enclosed vehicles within the park — a city ordinance to protect wildlife. Not allowed on beaches, the Fit Strip, Park Cemetery, or at special events.

Is there an entry fee at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?

Entry to Presque Isle Park (Marquette) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Presque Isle Park (Marquette). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?

Amenities at Presque Isle Park (Marquette) include restrooms, concession (Island Store), picnic areas, playground, bandshell, hiking trails, gazebo.

When is the water warmest at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?

Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.

Where is Presque Isle Park (Marquette) located?

Presque Isle Park (Marquette) is in Marquette County, MI, at Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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