Medium-sized marina with multiple piers full of boats, adjacent striped asphalt parking lot with several vehicles, and a few buildings near residential areas.
Coghlin Park Marina is located in Saugatuck, Michigan, along the scenic banks of the Kalamazoo River where it meets Lake Michigan, providing direct access to the vast freshwater expanses of the Great Lakes in the southwestern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. This marina serves recreational boaters and sailors, catering to activities such as leisure cruising and exploration of Lake Michigan's renowned dunes and coastal waters.
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.
