Recreation
The Sandy Pines Recreation Team operates our Recreation Station, Happy Shack Snack Stand, Game Room, Pools, Ropes Course, and our all big summer activities, holiday tournaments, events. Most of our Recreation Staff are high school and college students. This is why we typically open for Memorial Weekend, then close the Pools and Ropes Course until school is out and then reopen for the summer season. This is also why we close the Pools and Ropes Course near the end of August when schools starts again but then open for the last hurrah on Labor Day Weekend.
Recreation Office Hours
Closed for the season
Pools & Ropes Course Hours
Closed for the season
Contact Information
Telephone: (616) 896-8318
recreation@sandypines.com
Recreation Director:
Nikki Hoogewind
nikki@sandypines.com
RECREATION SCHEDULE
The 2020 Recreation Schedule will be completed and attached to our 2020 Schedule of Events in mid-March.
Recreation News
From Governor Whitmer On Monday, March 23, Governor Whitmer instituted Executive Order No. 2020-21, which states that to suppress the spread of COVID-19, to prevent the state’s health care system from being overwhelmed, to allow time for the production of critical test kits, ventilators, and personal protective equipment, and to avoid needless deaths, it is…
By: Nikki Hoogewind recreation@sandypines.com Winterfest was a great time for people to gather, eat, spend time together and enjoy Sandy Pines in the winter. Thank you to Gerda Pitcher and all the volunteers who organized, helped plan, set up, tear down, and worked a station to make this event so much fun. It is a…
By: Josh Janowiak josh@sandypines.com 2020 Calendar of Events Welcome to a new year and a new decade! With the completion of our 2020 Wall Calendars, all our annual events and holiday weekends are scheduled and ready for planning. We know that you like to plan your outings, family, and friend gatherings around our biggest events…
By: Ben Fifelski maintenance@sandypines.com Winter is always one of our busiest times of the season as we’re busy maintaining all the buildings, structures, and amenities that are utilized by members, guests, and campers all summer long. One of our largest off season projects for the past few years has been updating water risers in each…
This person will be responsible for weekly food ordering and delivery. This person will be in charge of Happy Shack employees and making sure each shift is covered. This person is responsible for opening and closing the register daily. *ServSafe food certification required. To Apply To apply please complete our application which can be found…
This person will assist in the office and help oversee the daily rentals, phone calls, member assistance, and monitor the building for cleanliness and safety. This person will assist with staff support and event inquiries and registration. *Knowledge of Sandy Pines events preferred. To Apply To apply please complete our application which can be found…
By: Nikki Hoogewind nikki@sandypines.com Happy New Year! 2020 looks to be a fantastic season with exciting events planned. If you have any suggestions or events you would like to recommend please email recreation@sandypines.com with your ideas. Save These Dates May 25 Memorial Day Service June 13 Drive-In Movie June 20 Classic Car Show June 27 …
By: Marcie Palmer Happy New Year Sandy Piners! I hope this message finds you having had a peace-filled holiday season. The count down to the 50th Anniversary of Sandy Pines has started. 2021 marks the anniversary of the park and planning of the celebration is underway. As you may know, for the past several months…
Get your 2020 Sandy Pines Wall Calendar and start planning for the new year and summer season. The calendars feature 12 months of Sandy Pines signature events, seasonal openings & closings, Board of Directors Meetings, US holidays, moon phases, and more alongside park photos displaying year-round beauty of our park. The calendars also include a park…
At the end of each season in which Sandy Pines Handbook & Rulebook revisions are voted on and passed by the Board of Directors, we update the Handbook and pass the information on to Members. It is every Member’s responsibility to know, understand, and stay up to date with park rules and regulations. All 2019…