The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that 15 recreation facilities across the state have been recommended to receive $8 million in grants.
“The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a great asset that brings federal funding through the state to local projects – from splash pads and observation decks to park restroom 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.”
The projects set to receive the funding are located in Berrien, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gogebic, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Here’s a list of the Metro Detroit parks that will receive the funding:
- City of Eastpointe (Macomb County) Kennedy Park splash pad $500,000
- 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
- Grand Blanc Township (Genesee County) Creasey Bicentennial Park renovation $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
- DNR Parks and Recreation Division (Monroe County) Bartnik Boating Access Site redevelopment $2 million
In addition, the following parks in other areas of Michigan will also get funds for upgrades:
- Saginaw Charter Township (Saginaw County) Saginaw Township Playscape Park Renovations $500,000
- DNR Parks and Recreation Division (Ottawa County) Idema Explorers Trail Phase I $750,000
- 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
- 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
The funds are awarded for land acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund program supports Native American tribes, villages, cities, townships and counties and divisions within the DNR.
More information about the grants can be found on the DNR’s website.
