Who we are. Where we’re going.
Master Plan Vision
Community.
Park Township will have a variety of unique neighborhoods, serving all ages, and a full range of attainable housing. Destinations will be knit together by a purposeful and interesting web of multi-use paths. Businesses in the community will complement the residential, recreational, and natural aesthetic of the Township.
Recreation.
The Township will have public parks providing a wide choice of recreational activities. It will provide generous access to Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa for residents and visitors.
Nature.
The Township will have an abundance of trees. It will have beautiful natural areas, rural open spaces, and productive farmland, especially blueberries. The Township will be served by an interconnected system of trails and paths for active transportation. The Township will be a steward of the environment and will work to improve water quality and reduce climate change.
Major Themes
Housing.
What is Park Township’s role in helping solve the twin challenges of housing availability and attainability? This Master Plan update explores the options.
Agricultural Preservation.
Park Township is one of the best-adapted areas for blueberry farming in the world, and the industry is a major contributor to our local economy. A priority of this plan is exploring how to protect this treasured part of our community and make it easier for our farmers to do what’s needed to pass blueberry farming on to the next generation.
Well-Being and Sustainability.
Bike paths. Beaches. Marinas. Little coffee shops, restaurants, and pubs. Parks. Mountain bike trails. Unique, historic neighborhoods. Great schools.