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Jean Klock Park is named after the daughter of Mr and Mrs Klock, who died in childhood. They purchased a half mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline and donated it to the city of Benton Harbour to be used as a park 'for the children', in perpetuity. More land was purchased for the park in 1952. In the park are several ecologically sensitive dunes, wetlands and marshes. The city has come under pressure from several private developers to sell off bits of the park. The Friends of Jean Klock Park have fought valiantly but were not able to stop the development of 3 holes of a golf course on the land.
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Relax surrounded by nature at Sarett Nature Center
Taste wine at 12 Corners Vineyard
Hike in Jean Klock Park
Visit North Pier Brewing Company
Admire beautiful glass art at Water Street Glassworks
Go diving at the Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve
Spend an afternoon at Vineyard 2121
Have lunch at Henry's Hamburgers
Visit historic Mary’s City of David Museum
Watch a performance at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College
Buy a snack at Piggott’s Farm Market and Bakery
See art at ARS Gallery
Go on a train ride in Eden Springs Park
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