Greater Suttons Bay Area Park and Recreation Fund
Recreation without Borders
Project History and Goals
The Suttons Bay Parks and Recreation Committee has developed an in-depth recreational plan to benefit Suttons Bay community members. Visionary meetings concluded that the primary need was the lack of active recreational fields in Leelanau County. The Herman Center Community Park project specifically targets these needs by providing, for multi-ages in the community, active recreational opportunities.
The Herman Center Community Park Project is an effort of the Suttons Bay Parks and Recreation Committee to acquire 126 acres of property located within walking distance of the Village, School, Senior Center, and Leelanau Trail. The majority of the land will be used to preserve wetlands, ecological corridor and the Leo Creek Watershed.
The remaining 26 acres will be transformed into active recreational facilities of all kinds - including, but not limited to, tennis courts, youth soccer and AYSO tournament size soccer fields, fishing opportunities in a one acre pond, volleyball courts, and an archery range.
Project Description
The Herman Center Community Park is a two-phase effort. In Phase 1, through community donations, we must raise $555,000 by October 31, 2008 to purchase 126 acres of land at Herman and Center roads. If we attain this goal and acquire the property we will be awarded a $273,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund.
Phase II of the project includes site work, parking, and recreational development. The recreational development will be determined by and supported through various fundraising efforts.
Should the resources raised not meet the required match to secure the property, funds will be dedicated for other Suttons Bay Township Park projects and improvements.
Join us!
Join us in supporting Herman Center Community Park by making an online donation below or by emailing info@gtrcf.org for more information on how you can get involved.
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