Parks and Recreation Plans

2023-2027 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

Garfield Township has adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to help guide the future of parks, trails, and recreation areas. The Plan was prepared in accordance with Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) requirements to maintain the Township's eligibility to apply for MDNR grant programs.

The Plan includes a description and inventory of current parks, goals and objectives for the park system, and recommended improvements and implementation items over the next five years. The Plan was created with the input of the public including through a community survey and public open houses.

2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan - adopted January 10, 2023

GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS NATURAL AREA DESIGN PLAN

The Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area Design Plan is intended as a guide for the future of the Commons Natural Area including recreational activity, site improvements, and environmental preservation. This was a community-based planning effort to gather input from key stakeholders and the public on current conditions of the Commons Natural Area, potential design scenarios, and proposed next steps. The Design Plan was adopted on January 10, 2023 and is included as part of the 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area Design Plan - adopted January 10, 2023

Map of Commons Natural Area

Please see the following information on the Design Plan process:

This page last updated on 7/8/2024.