Prairie View sits on 208 acres and is located on East "U" Avenue between Portage Road and Oakland Drive. The park address is: 899 East "U" Avenue, Vicksburg, Michigan.

Boating:

Prairie View offers a boat ramp with access to both Hogsett Lake and Gourdneck lake.

Cross Country Skiing:

Prairie View offers trails in the winter (weather permitting) for x-country skiing. Regular park entry fees apply.

Fishing:

Prairie View offers access to Hogsett Lake and Gourdneck Lake for fishing. The park has a boat ramp and a few choice spots for on-land fishing. Both lakes are extremely popular with ice fisherman.

Hiking:

Prairie View sits on 200 wooded acres. There are pathways throughout the park for walks or hikes.

Picnic Shelters:

Prairie View offers five shelters. They may be reserved to allow for exclusive use of the shelter and to guarantee availability or they may be used on a "first come- first serve" basis if they have not been reserved. For more information on the park shelters please click here or please contact our Picnic Coordinator. To reserve a picnic shelter, please click here.

Picnic shelters are available on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Reservations may be made for the current year beginning on the first business day in January. Reserve your spot early as picnic shelters fill quickly.

Swimming:

Prairie View offers a beautiful swimming beach on Hogsett Lake. A great way to cool off in the hot summer months. The sand beach is surrounded by grass and big, shady trees. No Lifeguards are furnished at any Park. People are expected to be responsible for their actions and the actions of any children they may bring to the Park. Water quality is checked each week with sample ratings available within 24 hours of testing. Click here to view water sampling results for swimming beaches in Kalamazoo County.