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Recreation Plans

island_park_2009.jpgThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires communities to have a DNR-approved recreation plan in order to qualify for DNR Recreation Grant programs. Recreation Plans are valid for a five year period. NEMCOG staff works with local communities to create recreation plans as well as assists these communities with the grant application process. There are many steps involved in creating a DNR-approved recreation plan, and NEMCOG staff works closely with Planning Commissions and Recreation Boards to guide them through the process as well as to create the plan itself.

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Recreation Plan News

Dec 19, 2025
The Avery Township Board shall hold a public hearing to adopt their proposed Recreation Plan on January 6, 2026, at 6 pm at the Township Hall, located at 11010 McMurphy Rd, more...
Dec 10, 2025
Notice of Availability and Public Hearing City of Cheboygan Recreation Plan The 2026-2030 City of Cheboygan Recreation Plan draft is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. How to view the more...
Dec 8, 2025
Notice of Availability and Public Hearing Village of Lincoln Recreation Plan The 2026-2030 Village of Lincoln Recreation Plan draft is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. How to view the more...
Nov 17, 2025
Notice of Availability and Public Hearing Beaver Creek Township Recreation Plan The 2025-2030 Beaver Creek Township Recreation Plan draft is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. The draft plan more...
Nov 17, 2025
Notice of Availability and Public Hearing City of Onaway Recreation Plan The 2026-2030 City of Onaway Recreation Plan draft is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. The draft plan more...