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Dean Lake Park

Park · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 45029, as of Aug 22, 5:30 AM UTC
Water temp
71°F
22°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 45029 (34.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Dean Lake Park

H: 78° L: 61°
Overcast
Overcast
67°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
44%
Humidity
78%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
9 AM
Mist
64°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
3 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
78°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dean Lake Park?
Dean Lake Park is a park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Dean Lake Park?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Dean Lake Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45029, 34.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Dean Lake Park?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Dean Lake Park rated?
Dean Lake Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 146 reviews.

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Location & Contact

2268 Edgewater Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids