City of Grand Ledge Recreation Planning

Spicer Group worked with the City of Grand Ledge to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that met the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Community Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Plans guidelines. This Recreation Plan described the City’s existing recreation facilities, including an inventory of natural resources. The Plan documented the existing park facilities, existing park plans, demographic and economic data and the physical features of the City of Grand Ledge. Action items for a five-year period described in the Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Master Plan were based on opportunities for community input and participation, including a community survey that was published on the City’s website, Facebook page, and in newsletter inserts. This process led to the development of goals that focused on improvements to existing facilities, paved non-motorized pathways, developing accessible park amenities, protection of open space and natural resources, and cooperation with several local units of government.

In addition to community goals, objectives, and action items, this Plan identifies a few grant sources to fund these future projects. As a policy document to guide the City of Grand Ledge over a five-year period to develop and improve its parks and recreational facilities, it also qualifies the City for grants that are administered through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Grants Management Section.