William Sterling State Park
2800 State Park Rd, Monroe, MI 48162

Stallings Family Getaway

Monday – Wednesday, July 6 – 8, 2026
Footbridge over the lagoon at William C. Sterling State Park on Lake Erie
William C. Sterling State Park · Lake Erie · Monroe, MI
⚠️  Warning
No fireworks — sparklers only, please.
🌊  Caution — Strong Current
The current is very strong, even for good swimmers. Please watch your children and don’t let them go out too far on the floats. We want everyone safe!
Monday July 6 · Day One
3:00 PM
Arrival & Check-In
3:00–6:00
Free Time
Beach · Playground · Bike riding · Fly kites
7:00 SHARP!
Dinner at The Quarry Restaurant
During Dinner
🙏 Stallings Family Prayer (Grandma)
9:30 PM
Campfire Fun 🔥
Family songs · “I Remember When…” stories · S’mores (Leila, Moriah & Maximus) · Hot dogs (Leonard)
Tuesday July 7 · Day Two
9:00–10:30
Breakfast (on your own)
10:30–1:00
Morning Fun
Bike riding · Beach · Playground · Kite flying · Family Tree project (Willa & Moriah)
1:00 PM
Lunch
Sandwiches (Donald) · Fruit (Donna) · Chips & Cookies (Glenda)
2:00–6:00
Choose Your Adventure!
Family Tree · Go-Carts Plus · Games · Relax at the beach · or anything else you’d enjoy
6:30 PM
Family Dinner
Fish Fry (Clifford) · Spaghetti (Terrye & Ron) · Salad (David) · Fruit (Donna) · Prayer (Jerome)
9:30 PM
Campfire Fun 🔥
Family songs (David Jr.) · “I Remember When…” stories · S’mores (Leila, Moriah & Maximus) · Hot dogs (Leonard)
During Campfire
🙏 Stallings Family Prayer (Pastor Donna)
Wednesday July 8 · Day Three
9:00–10:00
Breakfast (on your own)
11:00 AM
Check Out
After
One Last Round of Fun
Beach · Go-Carts Plus (Wednesday rides are half-price!)
🎒  What to Bring
Cooler of water, juice & soda to share
Your own breakfast foods
2 bundles of firewood — buy at the front gate
Washcloths & towels
Extra blanket (if you get cold)
Beach chairs & floats
Bikes & kites
📍  Helpful Info
The Quarry Restaurant
(734) 384-3751 · 15625 Hull Road
eatatthequarry.com
Go-Carts Plus · opens 1:00 PM
(734) 384-5278 · 14999 Laplaisance Road
Go-Carts $10 · Mini Golf $8 · Batting Cages $1 / 12 balls · Arcade $1 / 4 tokens · Ice Cream from $5
Wednesday: half-price go-carts all day!
📸  Last Time at Sterling
A few favorites from our last trip — here’s to making a whole lot more together.
Family playing on the Lake Erie beach with floats and beach chairs
Beach day on Lake Erie
Family playing giant checkers under the canopy at the campground
Giant checkers under the canopy
Kids and grandparents together near the campfire ring
Games & campfire with the crew
❤️  Most Important of All
If you’re working, please consider taking one day off and spending Tuesday with us. Let’s relax, laugh, make memories, and enjoy being together. Looking forward to a wonderful few days with family!
Park photo by Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0.