Michigan DNR announces support for park upgrades in 12 counties

#1 · January 4, 2025, 4:47 pm

Quote from Go Fish Michigan on January 4, 2025, 4:47 pm
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today 15 community recreation facilities projects recommended for a combined $8 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants.

"The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a great asset that brings federal funding through the state to local projects – from splashpads and observation decks to park rest room improvements and boating access site upgrades,” said DNR Director Scott Bowen. “This year alone, the program is allocating a significant investment of $8 million for projects important to communities across Michigan.”

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The 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund recommendations are:

Saginaw Charter Township (Saginaw County) Saginaw Township Playscape Park Renovations $500,000.

City of Eastpointe (Macomb County) Kennedy Park splash pad $500,000.

DNR Parks and Recreation Division (Ottawa County) Idema Explorers Trail Phase I $750,000.

Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority (Macomb County) North Marina Bathhouse at Lake St. Clair Metropark $500,000.

City of Ferndale (Oakland County) Harding Park inline skating rink replacement $100,000.

City of Grand Ledge (Eaton County) Americans with Disabilities Act observation platform development for Grand River viewing $321,100.

Victor Township (Clinton County) Victor Township Park improvements $278,700

Ottawa County Upper Macatawa Greenway trailhead $347,500.

Grand Blanc Township (Genesee County) Creasey Bicentennial Park reonovation $500,000.

City of Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County) Buhr Park outdoor ice arena improvements $500,000.

City of Northville (Wayne County) restrooms and accessible walkways at Ford Field Park West $500,000.

City of Ironwood (Gogebic County) Pat O’Connell Civic Center Ice Arena ice making plant 375,000.

Chikaming Township (Berrien County) Kohn Park development project $327,700.

Park Township (Ottawa County) Park Township Community Park restroom and parking project $500,000.

DNR Parks and Recreation Division (Monroe County) Bartnik Boating Access Site redevelopment $2 million.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today 15 community recreation facilities projects recommended for a combined $8 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants.

"The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a great asset that brings federal funding through the state to local projects – from splashpads and observation decks to park rest room improvements and boating access site upgrades,” said DNR Director Scott Bowen. “This year alone, the program is allocating a significant investment of $8 million for projects important to communities across Michigan.”

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The 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund recommendations are:

Saginaw Charter Township (Saginaw County) Saginaw Township Playscape Park Renovations $500,000.
City of Eastpointe (Macomb County) Kennedy Park splash pad $500,000.
DNR Parks and Recreation Division (Ottawa County) Idema Explorers Trail Phase I $750,000.
Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority (Macomb County) North Marina Bathhouse at Lake St. Clair Metropark $500,000.
City of Ferndale (Oakland County) Harding Park inline skating rink replacement $100,000.
City of Grand Ledge (Eaton County) Americans with Disabilities Act observation platform development for Grand River viewing $321,100.
Victor Township (Clinton County) Victor Township Park improvements $278,700
Ottawa County Upper Macatawa Greenway trailhead $347,500.
Grand Blanc Township (Genesee County) Creasey Bicentennial Park reonovation $500,000.
City of Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County) Buhr Park outdoor ice arena improvements $500,000.
City of Northville (Wayne County) restrooms and accessible walkways at Ford Field Park West $500,000.
City of Ironwood (Gogebic County) Pat O’Connell Civic Center Ice Arena ice making plant 375,000.
Chikaming Township (Berrien County) Kohn Park development project $327,700.
Park Township (Ottawa County) Park Township Community Park restroom and parking project $500,000.
DNR Parks and Recreation Division (Monroe County) Bartnik Boating Access Site redevelopment $2 million.

Michigan DNR announces support for park upgrades in 12 counties

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