Free, Weird, and Wonderful: Lakenenland in Michigan’s U.P.

There are over 100 sculptures made from scrap iron at this park that is normally open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This sculpture park is now closed due to vandalism.

Giant Sculptures and Big Laughs at U.P.'s Lakenenland

Lakenenland Sculpture Park is located in Marquette, Michigan. It is a park that features more than 100 sculptures made from scrap iron spread across a trail that is on 37 acres.

The owner and sculptor of Lakenendland Sculpture Park is Tom Lakenen. He has been turning junk metal into art that is surprisingly good for over 25 years. The Detroit Free Press called Lakenenland, "The coolest unofficial roadside rest stop in the state."

In addition to the Sculpture Trail, Lakenenland also features a bog walk, timbered framed pavilion, picnic ground, two entertainment stages, playground for kids, two fishing ponds, the new timbered "T-Shirt shack, and direct access to the North Country Trail. The park is free to enter and open year around.

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The park's access to the North Country Trail is a big deal, and it's now closed for the first time ever.

Lakenenland Sculpture Park in the U.P. Vandalized

According to the owner of the Lakenenland Sculpture Park, Tom Lakenen's Facebook page, the park is closed to snowmobilers as of Febraury 5, 2026, due to vandalism. Lakene's post went on to say, "do not expect bonfires, coffee, or hot cocoa for the rest of this winter. The only exception is for neighbors on M-28 and Shot Point using the park strictly to access the trail."

All it takes is a few idiots to ruin a good thing for everyone else. There are a lot of support from Yoopers that can be seen here.

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