Muskegon, MichiganExpected Completion: Spring 2026
Muskegon State Park Beach House
Muskegon State Park Beach House
Tucked between the dunes and shoreline at Muskegon State Park, a new chapter is unfolding. We have been working on a reimagining of the Channel Beach Pavilion, a destination that has delighted generations of beachgoers since it was first built in 1940. While the original structure has weathered time, our goal was to carry forward its spirit in a way that honors both its history and the natural beauty of the site.
MMA’s approach to designing the replacement pavilion was focused on stewardship of the pristine natural beachfront and dune-scape by subtly blending landforms with modern building masses, remaining entirely within the previous building’s footprint. Drawing from the mid-century character of the original building and inspired by the National Park Service’s philosophy that architecture in nature should feel like it belongs, we set out to design something quiet but meaningful. A modern beach house that feels rooted in place.
Builder
Triangle Construction, Inc.
The new Channel Beach Pavilion will provide a modern, energy-efficient, and welcoming facility that enhances the park experience for guests, visitors, and the DNR park staff. Inside and out the pavilion is designed to serve everyone with updated restrooms, changing rooms, shaded picnic spots, a foot-wash station, room for food trucks, and a maintenance facility to support DNR park staff, all of which are universally accessible, durable, and built to last.
