Large marina with extensive parallel docks, multiple surface parking lots with visible vehicles and striping, surrounded by green spaces and buildings.
Welcome to the Michigan City Port Authority, home of both the Washington Park and Trail Creek Marinas. For more than 50 years, the Michigan City Port Authority has served the pleasure boating and fishing communities on Lake Michigan.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.