Beechwood, Michigan
Beechwood is a community of 2,776 people in Ottawa County, Michigan.
Why visit Beechwood
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 61 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Knickerbocker Theatre, Park Theatre, Kruizenga Art Museum and Holland Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Beechwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Beechwood
Beechwood is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes, but is not an incorporated municipality. The population was 3,121 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Beechwood, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks23
Holland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Residential historic district in Holland, Michigan
Benjamin Van Raalte House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Private house located at 1076 Sixteenth Street in Holland, Michigan
De Zwaan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Authentic Dutch windmill in Holland, Michigan, USA
Egbert H. Gold Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Summer estate locatedi in Holland, Michigan
Holland Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Commercial historic district located along Eighth Street from just east of College Avenue to River Avenue, and along and River Avenue...
Holland Old City Hall and Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Government building located at 108 East 8th Street in Holland, Michigan
Isaac Cappon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Holland, United States of America
Thomas and Anna Morrissey House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House museum in Holland, Michigan
Windmill Island Gardens
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
1 Lincoln Avenue, Holland
Apr 15-Oct 1 09:30-18:00; PH off
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Beechwood PlayZone
Playground · 1.2 mi
Indoor play area located within Beechwood Church and is open to the community. Features play lighthouse, which has a kitchen and loft,...
Lakewood Boulevard Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
750 West Lakewood Boulevard, Holland
Ottawa Beach Road Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
825 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
Hops at 84 East
Restaurant · American, Barbecue, Burger, Fish And Chips, Pizza, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
84 East 8th Street, Holland
Mo 15:00-23:00, Tu-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Kletz Market
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pizza · 1.3 mi
115 East 12th Street, Holland
Mo-Su 09:00-23:59
Lemonjello's
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
61 East 9th Street, Holland
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-16:00
Taco + Bar
Restaurant · Tacos · 0.7 mi
220 West 8th Street, Holland
Tu-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su off
deBoer's Restaurant
Restaurant · Regional, Dutch, American, Bakery
360 Douglas Avenue, Holland
Mo-Fr 06:00-13:30; Sa 06:00-13:00; Su 08:00-13:00
HopCat
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
80 West 8th Street, Holland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
49 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship18
Pillar Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Third Reformed Church of Holland
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · 1.1 mi
259 Central Avenue, Holland
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
57 West 10th Street, Holland
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare2
Map of Beechwood
205 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 28°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Holland Tulip City Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ottawa County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Holland 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Zeeland 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Douglas 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Hudsonville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Fennville 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Allendale 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Jenison 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Grand Haven 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Grandville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Wyoming 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Holland Historic District B, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holland Reformed Church, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Cappon House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Third Reformed Church of Holland, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holland Old City Hall and Fire Station, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holland Downtown Historic District B, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Egbert H. Gold Summer House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas and Anna Morrissey House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Van Raalte House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeZwaanWindmill, User:BeckyAnne, CC BY 2.5
- Art on Pine Avenue - panoramio, hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scrapyard Climbing Collective bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Scrapyard velo bike rack, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Antique Amsterdam Street Organ, LadyDragonflyCC -Ready for Ingham Co. Fair from Michigan, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Scrapyard exterior, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Holland Civic Center, BenHerrera1979, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holland farmers market bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Holland court bike parking 1, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Holland court bike parking 2, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Towers on river bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington school green bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Private bank bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fumc bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hope church bike parking, Mitchelldirt, CC0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Macatawa River - panoramio, hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heinz Walkway - panoramio, hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holland MI 16M (3858254690), Peter C in Toronto Canada from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Tulip Time 2016 Pre Festival Tulips, Leo Herzog, CC BY-SA 3.0
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