Parks & Recreation 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.

A Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a strategic document that guides the development and maintenance of a community’s recreational spaces. It identifies existing facilities, assesses future needs, and outlines goals and actions for improving parks, natural areas, and recreational amenities. Having an approved plan is also a prerequisite for receiving critical state and federal funding—such as grants from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

The City’s current plan is set to expire at the end of 2025. In order to remain eligible for grant opportunities, an approved five-year plan must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by February 1, 2026.

Public Engagement

CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY 5 YEAR PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE

NOTICE OF PLAN AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

A draft of the 5 Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update for the City of Traverse City will be available for public review and comment for 30 days starting on May 1st at noon. Any interested residents may review the plan and send comments. Written comments may be sent to The City of Traverse City, Parks & Recreation Department, 625 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Email comments may be sent to mhunt@traversecitymi.gov. Copies of the plan are on file at the following locations: 625 Woodmere  Ave, Traverse City, Michigan 49684

View the Draft Plan

For more information contact: Parks & Recreation Department 231-922-4900.