Welcome to SGR. New Clothing Park in Battle Creek.

“Bear” with us during our transition from “Bare”. Remember, we are all still bare under our clothes. The most important issue is, our attitude and personality.

NEW This Year: Ice Cream Socials & Pop Corn from our NEW Popcorn Machine.

The Adams Family has worked hard providing a park for recreation since 1942. They look forward to continuing this tradition of providing members and visitors “ the best place” for summer fun, socializing and recreation.
Host: Maynard & Penny Adams.

SEASON OPENS:  May 1st. to Sept 30, 2008

VISITORS: open everyday during regular office hours.

Monday – Thursday.  11 am – 6 pm
Fri,  Sat,  Sun  & Holidays  9 am – 8 pm

Pool Information: Pool will be at 87 degrees From Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.  

Pool will be open May 1st, but may not be up to 87degrees, before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. Pool opens daily at 7 am and will be closed and covered at 10 pm weekdays and Midnight on weekends and Holidays.

Note: “Site Electric rates”; Sgr has been considering installing individual electric meters for over 20 years, in line with many other parks. After considerable evaluation, SGR has decided to not install individual meters at this time. However, analysis of the cost of electric for each site has shown an ever-increasing burden to SGR financially. To save the cost of meters, equipment and reading, SGR has decided to add this cost into the 2008 site rates. Site Fees now includes 30 Amp Service. Please practice conservation.

Nature Trails at SGR!

Groomed Hiking Nature trails, several miles of rolling, wooded, mowed trails, providing opportunities to view numerous species of wildlife, including White Tailed Deer, Fawns, Squirrels, Herons, Cranes, Turkeys, coyotes, fox and other many other wildlife.
No Smoking on any of our trails please.

Card players invite you to join them in Adams Hall for some fun card and board games. Tables available for other games.

“Tone up” and “Tune in” Many who have walked with this group before, look forward to joining the social interaction. Everyone is welcome to join them and enjoy the group and their interesting subjects and conversations, as they “ pedicruise” around the park.

Bocce Ball / Horseshoes continue to be popular recreations. Three courts are ready. The favorite old grass court (lumps & bumps) is still there for everyone to use.

Fishing in the back pond remains a favorite pastime for many. Fishing license NOT required, the ponds are stocked and private. Catch and release, or keep for dinner.
Largest fish caught in ponds, 22” Large Mouth Bass.

Birding: SGR has many species frequently at the park including; Green Head Mallards, Sand Hill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, Vultures, Hawks, Turkeys and Eagles. There are many other bird varieties to enjoy and identify. Also Bats in the evening that helps reduce Mosquitoes! J

Our Web Site, continues to do well informing members and attracting new visitors. “Thank You” goes to Bob & Nita for their creative interesting changes and expert support.

SGR Recreation Planners: Share your ideas for park events and activities. Volunteers, planners, coaches, instructors and participants needed.

Battle Creek Zoo has a life size Dinosaur and many other animals. They are continually adding many new exciting exhibits. Including; African animal exhibits and habitat.

Historic Bridges Park, See, touch and walk on, old structures that have been reassembled and restored. Additional structures being added as they are obtained and erected.

KATTS update. (Kids And Their Toy-S)
Keeping with the “family” atmosphere at SGR, our members came up with a fun recreation for the whole family. “Stadium Truck Racing” 1/10 scale, battery powered, radio controlled. As everyone soon found out you don’t have to handicap anyone because of age or gender. The secret to winning is,  “join in” “have fun” and “everyone are winners”. 

Race Track: After many different track configurations and several years of racing and track preparation. SGR has a “First Class” oval, banked, asphalt track. Many of the members and visitors have their own RC vehicles. Races in several skill classes are set up for each Sat, Sun, and Holiday at 11:00 AM.  The Race Track is open for practice and driving fun everyday except at race times.
ROAR; (Nat. Org.), 1/10 Stadium Truck, stock rules prevail. Other classes will be added as drivers become available. ROAR rules will prevail.

For you Model Car Show Buffs we would like to see many Decorated, Modified and Wild Designs. Not necessarily for racing.

The Race Track has a drivers raised platform. Tables are provided with “car blocks” that keep the wheels off the tables in case the car starts accidentally. No gas or fuel vehicles allowed.

Boating: Model Radio Controlled Sail Boating is a popular hobby. RC Electric Boats in the 20 to 40 mph range work well, on the larger South back pond at SGR. Electrics preferred.

Flight; SGR KATTS (pilots) The west end of the 1500-foot airplane landing strip. Slope gliding, park flyers, rubber band or hand launch planes, gliders, kites, etc. Novice and Veteran pilots are welcome. Pilots must obey the “NO FLY” zones, near RV’s, people & other vehicles. No gas or fuel airplanes please.

Check frequency board before you turn on your radio!
Others may use the same frequency and channel.
Please don’t cause someone to CRASH !!
You will be responsible for damage or loss!

Donations: For local charities are collected at SGR. Please bring; canned goods, non-perishables, clothing, toys, etc. These will be distributed to several local service organizations.
No special event is necessary. It is appreciated anytime.

Successful organizations  thrive when volunteers help to get things done. SGR has so many of these folks it would be difficult to mention them all. THANK YOU!

We ask that everyone please read our rules and policies.
Items sometimes overlooked: These are not changes.

1. No Smoking in any buildings!
2. Campfire Smoke often offends others.  Our rules state; campfires must be by approval of management. All fires must be under adult supervision at all times or put completely out.
3. Cigarette butts are to be put in proper containers, please do not drop or put them on the ground.
4. Sounds that can be heard by others from personal entertainment devices, or pets (including in a vehicle or RV) offend others. Help protect the right to quiet.

See you soon, when we meet at your home away from home. Join with us for fun, with your friends, families and associates. 
In the activity filled “Cereal City Capital of the World.”

Park Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 11am. to 6 pm.
Fri. Sat. Sun. & Holidays  9 am. to 8 pm.

SGR Park Hosts:  Maynard L. Sr. & Penny Adams

Sunshine Gardens Resort
21901 Collier Ave.
Battle Creek, Michigan.  49017   

Ph. (269) 962-1600

Open: May 1st to Sept. 30. Closed for the winter.