In 1994, when some  termed the Tobico Marsh were added to the park, the park took on the name of Bay City State Recreation Area, a move that confused both the populace and the media who continued to refer to by its original name. The name Bay City State Park was restored in 2017.
In 1994, when some people added the Tobico Marsh to the park, the park's name changed to Bay City State Recreation Area, causing confusion among both locals and media who continued to refer to it by its previous name. The name Bay City State Park was reinstated in 2017.