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Welcome to Lakenenland, the amazing Junk Art Sculpture Park of Creator/Sculptor/Owner and Union Boilermaker Tom Lakenen. Enjoy!

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Entertaining

Entertaining

Free

Free

Family Fun

Family Fun

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Snowmobilers welcome

Dogs welcome, too

with your owner on a leash

A note from Tom:

Welcome to my junkyard!

Over the past twenty five years I've built more than 100 sculptures from scrap iron. If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by and check them out. My park is open 24hrs and free to the public 7 days a week.

Hope you like it!

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Welcome to one of the most beloved attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Tom Lakenen's Lakenenland Sculpture Park.  Tom invites you to stop by and see, for yourself, why the Detroit Free Press called Lakenenland , "The coolest unofficial roadside rest stop in the state." His 37 acre park includes a Sculpture Trail, a winding road through the woods featuring more than 100 of Tom's whimsical, colorful and sometimes "tell it like it is" Metal Art sculptures showcasing his tremendous talent for turning junk metal and scrap iron into awe inspiring, entertaining works of art.

In addition to the Sculpture Trail, Lakenenland also features:

  • A bog walk

  • A massive timbered framed pavilion
    (with the coolest table and fireplace you've ever seen)

  • A picnic ground

  • Two entertainment stages

  • A playground for the kids

  • Two fishing ponds

  • A brand new timbered "T Shirt shack"

  • Direct access to the North Country Trail

And, best of all, Lakenenland  is free of charge and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

So pass the word and tell your friends near and far, "Don't miss this place!"

Welcome to one of the most beloved attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Tom Lakenen's Lakenenland Sculpture Park.  Tom invites you to stop by and see, for yourself, why the Detroit Free Press called Lakenenland , "The coolest unofficial roadside rest stop in the state." His 37 acre park includes a Sculpture Trail, a winding road through the woods featuring more than 100 of Tom's whimsical, colorful and sometimes "tell it like it is" Metal Art sculptures showcasing his tremendous talent for turning junk metal and scrap iron into awe inspiring, entertaining works of art.

In addition to the Sculpture Trail, Lakenenland also features:

  • A bog walk

  • A massive timbered framed pavilion
    (with the coolest table and fireplace you've ever seen)

  • A picnic ground

  • Two entertainment stages

  • A playground for the kids

  • Two fishing ponds

  • A brand new timbered "T Shirt shack"

  • Direct access to the North Country Trail

And, best of all, Lakenenland  is free of charge and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

So pass the word and tell your friends near and far, "Don't miss this place!"

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Media and News

Tripadvisor

The coolest unofficial rest stop in the state!

- John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

..a Wacky Wonderland

"One man created a wacky wonderland of hand-crafted sculptures
and he lets visitors check it out any time they want at
absolutely zero cost to them."

Jessica Shepherd - mlive.com

We tell everyone we know

We've been coming here for years
and we tell everyone we know
they have to come no matter the season.

- Jack Lester, Muskegon, MI

This place is amazing!

This place is amazing.
A total toad trip bonus find.

Janet and Astrid, St. Ignace, MI

This is so cool!

Thanks for your hard work. 
This is so cool!

Rick, Canton, MI

My Favorite Place on Earth!

This is my favorite place on earth!
Keep doing this dude!

Tiah N. & Ruby S.

Love it!

Like nothing I've ever seen.
Love it!

Laurie Rose J., Warren, MI

Best time!

We had the best time!

Ryan and Jess, New York

I loved the See Saw!

I loved the See Saw and
the way people could ride on it.

Lilly, Cleveland, OH

"You don't find many people like Tom."

Everbody likes him. You just don't
find many people like him.. 

Tom G.,Escanaba, MI

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Meet Tom Lakenen, Lakenenland Creator/Sculptor/Owner and Union Boilermaker

Hear Tom's Interview on
"The State of Superior" Podcast

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Lakenenland Sculpture Park
2800 M-28 East
Marquette, MI 49855

 

Find Lakenenland on the map below:

 

Next time you're here, check out the new Lakenenland T-Shirt Shack

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To acquire Lakenenland t-shirts, hoodies and apparel virtually, e-mail Lisa to see what colors and sizes she has on hand.

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Read Media Stories and News about Lakenenland

 

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Detroit Free Press Feature

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Mining Journal Story

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mLive story on Lakenenland

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Roadside America

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Roadside Michigan

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Michigan Backroads

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Barclay's Travel Story

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Atlas Obscura

Check out Tom's Special Lakenenland Tribute from the State of Michigan:

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Feel free to send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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