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Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake

Whitmore Lake, MI

County-operated spray park at Independence Lake in Whitmore Lake, part of a larger destination park with beach and recreation amenities.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Best approached as a county park water-play outing rather than a quick in-town splash stop.

Good fit

  • Families planning a longer county-park visit
  • Kids who want splash play in a bigger recreation setting
  • Summer outings paired with other Independence Lake amenities

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting a small, free neighborhood splash pad
  • Quick local stops with minimal travel
  • Visitors who only want a clearly documented feature list before visiting

Know Before You Go

Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Drop-in visits
Visit type
destination park outing
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Blue Heron Bay Spray Park is the splash-focused section of Independence Lake County Park, giving families a more destination-style county park option in the Whitmore Lake area. Washtenaw County officially maintains the spray park under its recreation offerings at Independence Lake. This is a better fit for families who want a bigger park setting around the splash visit rather than a small neighborhood sprayground.

Location

3200 Jennings Road

Whitmore Lake, MI, 48189

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Sources & Updates

1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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