Welcome!
UPDATED 11/26/2025
The Parks Commission office is closed until Monday, December 1, 2025.
For an Emergency, please call 911.
Celebrate the holiday season at Of Christmas Past on December 13 and 14! Visit our special events page for all of the details on our last event of the season!
The track chair is available for reservations! This all-terrain wheel chair will allow members of the community living with mobility impairments to explore the grounds with ease. There is no cost to use the track chair, but you will need to submit a reservation.
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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 2025
- Park Gate open daily (weather permitting) from 8 am to 5 pm.
- Recreation Area, Boat Launch (weather permitting) open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Beach CLOSED until Memorial Day 2026.
- 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.
