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Over the past year, Macomb County has worked to update its five-year Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. This new plan will guide park development and investments in recreation amenities through 2029. Under the State of Michigan’s Guidelines for the Development of Community Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Plans, the County must update their parks and recreation strategy every five years to be eligible for grants from the state.
Current plan: Public review and comment
To fulfill the state’s requirements for adopting a new plan, the draft document will be available for public review and comment for the next 30 days. The plan (draft as of 1/6/25) is available online here. Hardcopies of the draft plan are also available for review at the Macomb County Administration Building located at 1 S. Main Street, 7th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI.
Comments on the plan should be submitted in writing to:
Macomb County Planning and Economic Development
PROS Plan Comments/
1 S. Main Street, 7th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
They can also be emailed to the Planning Department at planning@macombgov.org. Macomb County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 3 p.m. at a regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide comments prior to passing a resolution to adopt the plan.
2020 Macomb County Parks and Natural Resources Master Plan
The Macomb County Parks and Natural Resources Master Plan, established in 2020, reflects a vision for the future of the County’s parks and natural resource facilities, its operations, maintenance and enhancement for the next several years. It serves as a roadmap for future recreational facilities and programs by considering existing parks and programs in and around the county and anticipated demand for additional or improved recreation and natural area facilities.
The plan developed five goals to guide any future decisions:
- Provide and administer a dynamic and impactful range of parks and recreation facilities, programs and services that will benefit residents and visitors.
- Enhance natural resources and promote environmental stewardship.
- Pledge to utilize parks and recreation services as a catalyst for strengthening community pride and uniting residents.
- Utilize parks and recreation facilities, programs and services to improve the health and wellness of County residents.
- Use natural resources, parks and recreation facilities, programs and services to generate economic growth and prosperity.
With these goals as a foundation, Macomb County Parks and Natural Resources has developed programming geared towards increasing economic development through the improvement of water quality, water access and water attraction.