The Arthur Street Boat Launch in downtown Manistee provides universally accessible access to Manistee Lake, the Big Manistee River, and Lake Michigan, featuring a barrier-free boat ramp, fishing pier, and ADA-compliant restrooms and parking.

The facility is open 24/7 year-round and offers convenient access for both motorboats and small vessels like canoes and kayaks, though boaters should watch for submerged pilings and dock remnants from the area's logging history.