Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:10 PM)
- Water level
- 6.78 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Trail Creek
Updated 35 min agoSource: USGS station 04095380 — TRAIL CREEK AT MICHIGAN CITY HARBOR, IN · 0.9 mi from Trail Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 29
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Washington Park and Zoo
| Location | Michigan City, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Trail Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.726635, -86.901318 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 46 |
Washington Park and Zoo is a public boat launch providing access to Trail Creek in Michigan City, Indiana at coordinates 41.72664, -86.90132. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Washington Park and Zoo is a public boat launch on Trail Creek in Michigan City, 46 County, Indiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Park and Zoo
Is Washington Park and Zoo free to use?
Yes, Washington Park and Zoo is a public boat launch with free access in Michigan City, Indiana.
What water does Washington Park and Zoo access?
Washington Park and Zoo provides boat launch access to Trail Creek in Michigan City, Indiana.
How do I get to Washington Park and Zoo?
Washington Park and Zoo is located at coordinates 41.726635, -86.901318 in Michigan City, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.6 mi of Washington Park and Zoo, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.