| Golfing | |||
| Alpena Country Club | 6373 Werth Rd | 989-354-4312 | |
| Alpena Golf Club | 1135 Golf Course Road | 989-354-5052 | |
| Dinosaur Gardens |
11160 U.S. 23 South Ossineke, 49766 |
989-471-5477 | |
| J J`s Awesome Acre | 1100 US 23 North | 989-356-6879 | |
| Lee's Mini Golf | 1016 S State Ave Alpena | (989) 354-0679 | |
| Thunder Bay Golf Resort |
27800 M-32 East Hillman, 49746 |
989-742-4502 |
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| Skating, Biking, BMX | |||
| Riverside Skate Park / Mich-E-Kewis Mini-Skate Park | |||
| Skateboarders and rollerbladers can try their skills at these free parks. Located on Ninth Ave. east of the bridge, Riverside Skate Park features 15,000 square feet of surface with 14 ramps and elements, including a halfpipe. A smaller version of Riverside, Mich-E-Kewis Mini Skate Park is designed for the beginning skater with ramps 3-4 feet high. Safety equipment is recommended, and skating enthusiasts use at their own risk. For more information, call Direct Skate Shop at (989) 354-7758. | |||
| Alpena Bi-Path | |||
| Approximately 13 miles long, the path travels through several of Alpena's scenic city parks and beaches along the Thunder Bay River and Lake Huron. Parking is available at several sites along the path. An excellent tour of the city by foot, rollerblade, or bike. Check out the map at City of Alpena's site at http://www.alpena.mi.us/maps/Bi-Path.pdf | |||
| Alpena BMX Race Track | |||
| The Alpena BMX Association sponsors the Alpena BMX race track located at Optimist Acres, 8 miles west of Wal-Mart on M-32 at Herron Road. The National Bicycle League (NBL) sanctioned races begin late spring and are held on Sundays until late fall. For information on how to join the NBL, race dates or how to become involved in BMX racing, call or visit the web site. | |||
| Skiing/Ice Skating | |||
| Norway Ridge | |||
| Five miles south of Alpena, features 10 miles of forgiving, groomed terrain for beginning to intermediate skiers. | |||
| Chippewa Hills Pathway | |||
| 20 miles southwest of Alpena, offers a more challenging terrain for beginning through advanced skiers. Over 14 miles of hilly, heavily wooded terrain await you on this trail. | |||
| Besser Natural Area | |||
| 20 minutes north on Grand Lake Road is a flat terrain - good for beginning skiers. | |||
| Thompson's Harbor State Park | |||
| 24 miles north of Alpena. Three trails ranging from 1.4 miles to 2.6 miles. Park at trail head off of US-23. Intermediate skiers. | |||
| Northern Lights Ice Arena | |||
| Home of the Alpena Ice Diggers! This new ice arena offers open skating, drop-in hockey, drop-in figure skating, recreational hockey leagues for men and women, concession stand, skate rental, skate sharpening and skate repair. There is also a rubberized walking track that is available during all hours the arena is open except during special events where a fee is charged. The arena is the site of special events like wrestling matches and concerts. | |||
| Snowmobiling | |||
| NorthEastern Michigan Trails | |||
| Depart from Alpena and enjoy miles of scenic trails in northeast Michigan. Park, stay and ride from Alpena Best Western (1-800-528-1234) or Alpena Days Inn (1-800-582-9050). Park behind Stanson Floor Covering and Furniture on M-32. Enter the trail head between Stanson's and Best Western or use the DNR parking lot on Indian Reserve Road 6 miles west of Alpena on M-32. In addition to the Devils Lake and Norway Ride trail systems in Alpena County, you can continue on to the Elk Country Trail System in Montmorency County and ride all the way to Mackinaw on marked, groomed trails. | |||
