A city of homes…a community of excellence. North Muskegon was incorporated as a village in 1881 and became a city on March 18, 1891. North Muskegon grew from a fur trading post, to a peninsula of lumber mills, to a city of homes. Geographically situated between Muskegon Lake and Bear Lake, North Muskegon receives considerable amount of seasonal traffic as Lake Michigan and the Muskegon State Park are approximately 2.5 miles west. North Muskegon is known for its close-knit community, beautiful neighborhoods, and top-tier school district.