Parks and Recreation

PARKS AND RECREATION IN LEELANAU COUNTY

CURRENT NEWS:

The County is currently applying for a grant to purchase the old Veronica Valley Golf Course property on the East side of the county. This property is being pursued for a future county park. The asking price for the former golf course is $800,000.00, which is down from the orginal price of $940,000.00. A DNR approved appraisal of the property came back with an appraised value of $750,000.00. For more information on the Parks & Recreation application for this property, please view the minutes located below:
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Additional information will be added to this page, as it becomes available.

Mission Statement:
The mission of Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Commission is to provide cost-effective recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of Leelanau County.

Leelanau County Recreation Plan
The Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Plan was adopted by the County Board of Commissioners in 2002. It was prepared by the Parks and Recreation Committee, with the assistance of McKenna Associates, Inc. In an effort to ensure that quality recreational opportunities are provided for its citizens, both current and future, Leelanau County has created the Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan is intended to serve as a guide for the development of parks and recreation facilities and locations over the next five years and beyond. This plan is further intended to make the county eligible for grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and to assist the county in achieving its recreational goals.

Documents/Forms
Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Parks and Picnic Areas
These are two of the Parks/Picnic Areas in Leelanau County:

**Myles Kimmerly Recreation Area

Myles Kimmerly Recreation Area is located about 1 mile west of Maple City on Burdickville Road (County Road 616. The park includes:
-soccer fields
-ball diamonds
-volleyball courts
-basketball courts
-tennis courts
-horseshoe pits
-disc golf course
-playground
-hiking trails
-The park and property across the road are also used by 4-H for horse shows and other activities.
-The ball diamonds and soccer fields are also used for summer league games
- Grills and picnic tables
- bathrooms

**Old Settlers' Picnic Grounds

Old Settlers' Park is located on the southeastern shore of Glen Lake, on South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675). Early settlers' established it as a picnic ground in 1892. The park includes:
-barbecue stoves
-tables
-playground
-toilet facilities
-chapel (For information about the chapel please contact the Glen Lake Woman's Club at 334-3574 or 334-3611.)
-no hunting permitted in county parks

Other Links:
Hiking Trails
Campgrounds
Boating
Golf

This page last updated on 7/22/2005.

This site is supported by the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, participating agencies, and the community.

The Leelanau County Government Center is located at:

8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay MI 49682

Toll Free Phone # 1-866-256-9711