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“...hear the rustle of leaves in a gentle breeze, or the gentle lapping of waves on a beach”

Sports

ORV, Snowmobile Trails
Gladwin Trail, 12 miles east of Gladwin, middle and
south loops, parking lot with toilet. Many county and city roads are now open to ORV's. Snowmobile Trail Head located on Meredith Grade Road.
(989) 426-9205

Ice Skating/In-Line Skating
Gladwin Skatepark
West First Street, Gladwin
Skateboarding, in-line skating, jumps
(989) 426-8126

Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis
Gladwin City Park
240 South Cayuga Street, Gladwin
Tennis and basketball courts
(989) 426-8126

Gladwin Schools
Between Gladwin Intermediate and
Gladwin High School, Gladwin
Four tennis courts
(989) 426-7341

Ross Lake Park
North M-18, Beaverton
Volleyball Court
(989) 435-9343

Golf
Gladwin Heights Golf Course
3551 West M-61, Gladwin
Eighteen holes, par 72, 6007 yards
(989) 426-9941

Sugar Springs Golf Course
1930 West Sugar River Road, Gladwin
Eighteen holes, par 72, 6737 yards
(989) 426-4391

Lakeside Golf Course
4975 North Hockaday Road, Gladwin
Nine holes, par 37, 3,284 yards
(989) 426-1664

Bowling
Meadow Lanes Bowling Center
430 Fifth Street, Gladwin
Sixteen lanes, banquet facilities, arcade, lounge
(989) 426-7671

Baseball
Gladwin Little League
T-Ball to Majors
(989) 426-0201

American Legion #171
Ages 16 & under, and 17-18
(989) 426-8652

School Sports
Beaverton Rural Schools
468 South Ross Street, Beaverton
(989) 246-3003

Gladwin Community Schools
1206 North Spring Street, Gladwin
(989) 426-9255

Fine Arts

ARTS
The Gladwin Area Artists Guild sponsors shows and
displays around the area.
Contact: (989) 426-0376

The Gladwin Council of Arts has an annual Arts Festival
on the second Saturday of July, and other annual events.
Contact: (989) 429-3272

MUSIC
 The Gladwin County Fair Association
features music shows during the annual Gladwin
County Fair. Contact: (989) 426-2311

The Gladwin Council of Arts has its annual
Tuesdays in the Park series in July and August.
Contact: (989) 429-3272

The Beaverton Area Business Association features music at its annual Fourth of July celebration.
Contact: (989) 435-9343

The Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre
has its annual summer musical in July.
Contact: (989) 426-5571

THEATRE
 The Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre features
a Spring comedy, a Summer musical, and a Fall drama.
Contact: (989) 426-5571

Mid Michigan Community College features dramas, comedies, and musicals throughout the year.
Contact: (989) 386-6600

LIBRARIES
The Gladwin County District Library Headquarters and Beaverton Branch have much more than books to offer, including music CDs, video tapes, internet access and kids programs.
Contact: (989) 426-8221

Twenty Fun Things
To Do in Gladwin County

1. Go shopping! Stores range from small gift shops and antique shops, to a full-sized department store.

2. Go play Bingo. That's right, there are many chances to call 'Bingo!'

3. Dig your toes in the sand, go swimming, and enjoy sunbathing.

4. Take a sightseeing tour. Enjoy the lakes, rivers, woods, ghost towns, Amish country, and much more. Take a
Fall Color Tour to see flaming trees with a deep blue background of water.

5. Get those lures ready and go fishing. You're never far away from a good fishing spot.

6. Visit Riverwalk Place, home of fine dining, a spa, shopping and much more.

7. Discover the past! Take a self-guided cemetery tour.

8. Visit the Gladwin County Fair in July!

9. Visit both the Historical Museum and the Historical Village, and see what life was like in the 1800's and 1900's..

10. Take a quiet hike in the woods, along clear streams and hillsides.

11. Hit the lanes! Go bowling at Meadow Lanes Bowling Center.

12. Go camping at one of our beautiful, woodsy campgrounds.

13. Stay at one of our fine area motels, resorts, or condominiums.

14. Visit the Gladwin County District Library in Beaverton and Gladwin to read books and magazines and enjoy
children's programs, and also visit the Genealogy Room in Gladwin.

15. Enjoy winter sports, from snowmobiling to cross country skiing.

16. Launch your boat and enjoy a lazy day in the sun on one of our many lakes or rivers.

17. Fore! Get out for a day at one of our fine area courses.

19. Enjoy plays, art shows, musical entertainment, and many other events.

20. Visit the Chamber of Commerce to find out more fun things to do!

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