Brown Bridge Trust Fund Parks Improvement Ballot Proposal
A new ballot proposal will ask City voters to approve the use of $3 million for additional park improvements in the November 2025 election.
The City’s electorate approved the use of Brown Bridge Trust Fund dollars for park capital improvements in both 2014 and 2019. The most recent authorization expired on November 4, 2024.
Two Surveys
Should the ballot proposal pass, a list of potential improvements will be shaped through public input. Two surveys will be conducted, one to gather ideas and another to prioritize them. Key areas of focus include park improvements, park access, and ongoing maintenance.
- Idea Generation Survey launches July 7, 2025
- Take the Survey
- Prioritization Survey launches August 11, 2025
- Subscribe to an email reminder for Survey #2
Parks & Recreation Five Year Master Plan
The City of Traverse City is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will help guide the City as it develops and improves its parks and recreation system over the next five years.