City of Holland, Michigan

Location
Kollen Park Map (E. 10th St. & VanRaalte Ave.)

Hours of Operation
April 1st through October 31st
3:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight

Ramp Description:
A hard-surface ramp with sufficient water depth and lake or impoundment size to accommodate all trailer able watercraft (minimum of 2.5 - 3 feet deep at a distance of 20 feet from shore).  The site is signed.

Boat Launch Rules
Parking Rules:
* There is no parking on the ramp approach area
* Pull forward to a parking space before tying down
* Any vehicle left overnight must have a season pass and receive written permission from the City of Holland's Department of Leisure and Cultural Services
* Do no park vehicles or trailers on the grass

Launching Rules:
* Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
* Have your watercraft ready to launch before you enter the launch area
* Do no power on/off the launch ramps
* Do not tie down your craft to the skid piers
* If  possible, use two people to launch and retrieve your watercraft
* Ensure your engine will start while the craft is still on the trailer
* After launching, move your watercraft and vehicle away from the launch area as soon as possible
* After retrieving your watercraft, prepare it for the trip home in an area away from the ramp
* The ramp area is for launching and retrieving watercraft only.  No fishing from the docks and no docking, except for immediately after launching and immediately prior to retrieving your watercraft
* When retrieving or launching your watercraft, the order is formed by vehicles lined up with trailers, no by boats in the water
* Observe and understand the established launching and retrieval traffic flow patterns before using the launch
* Animals are prohibited, except for loading into owners vehicles and watercrafts.

2009 Boat Launch Permit Fees

Permits are available at Kollen Park Boat Ramp or at the Parks & Cemetery Office (429 E. 24th St.) Call (616) 355-1130 for additional information.