The Pine Bend and Hemlock Crossing park is walking distance from Pigeon Creek Inn. It is a 235 acre park with 8 miles of trails along two miles of the Pigeon River. The Pigeon Creek Park and Riley Park are also both close by. Olive Shores Park and the Rosy Mound Natural Area have hiking trails with Lake Michigan beach access.

Pigeon Creek Park has groomed night-lit ski trails and a lodge with ski rental available. Pine Bend/Hemlock Crossing Park has cross country ski trails.