PARK OUTLOOK

Three years ago - the Pierson Township Community Park was a corn field. Thanks to a generous donation of land, lots of FUNdraising, the Board, Montcalm County Donation and ARPA funds we have a one of a kind park in our township!

Continuing to develop and grow the park - the Parks & Rec team has been working on a mulch trail behind the pickleball courts as the 2025 summer project. Adding a Montessori touch by adding a winding trail of multi-surfaces with two bridges to walk over and around the dry creek beds. Dressing up the drainage areas beds by adding flowers and larger rocks to create a "rock creek" look.

August 5: The irrigation has been installed so the grass and plants are very happy! The Parks & Rec Committee and friends created some fun spool play places in addition to the sandbox and hammock areas! Exciting changes for the year!

Planting Opportunities

NOW GOAL

Community Park

The Mulch Trail Projects

Summer 2025: The Parks & Rec Crew is excited to share some of the additions this year. The Mud Kitchen was donated by the Howard City Queen and her Court. The sandbox with kitchen is a hit with the kids!

2025-29 Recreation Plan

Park Rules & Regulations Ordinance

PARK PICTURES

There hare still some park friends questioning what is the plan for a splash pad at the Pierson Township Community Park.

Unfortunately, this project is likely tabled indefinitely.

After considerable research into required health codes, EGLE and operational requirements, staff and supplies for a splash pad, we discovered even a small pad could have a price-tag of over $380K just to install. When initially looking at a Splash Pad, there was hopes of DNR Grant funds - however, the without public water & sewer services, townships are low on the list as funding candidates.

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The Parks & Recreation committee and board have decided to let this idea remain on the “dream” board, as the township does not have dedicated staff or millage funding for park maintenance.

There is talk of the Village of Howard City (they have water & sewer services) trying to self fund a Splash pad in their village, so there MAY still be a closer opportunity for Splash in the works. Check in with them! :)