Press Release: Pop into Kirk Park for an Open House Style Event Celebrating Exciting Renovations

Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 06/18/2024 11:00 AM EDT

June 18, 2024 – For immediate release

Press contact: Rylie Dorman, (616) 994-4774

Pop into Kirk Park to Celebrate Exciting Renovations

Thursday, June 27 • 4-6 pm

Kirk Park

Join us on June 27 from 4-6 pm for an open house style event to celebrate the completed renovations at Kirk Park. Pop into Kirk Park to check out the new playground, go on a scavenger hunt, and enjoy a popsicle. Motor vehicle permits will be waived from 3-7 pm during the event!

Kirk Park Upgrades

Upgrades at Kirk Park were made possible thanks to a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant; the upgrades are projected to be finished by early summer 2024.The project involves:

Renovating the existing restroom for full accessibility, adding new changing rooms, and installing a new roof
Relocating and replacing a playground
Adding signage to establish Kirk Park as a trailhead for the Lakeshore Drive Pathway, US Bike Route 35, and the Lake Michigan Water Trail

The playground at Kirk Park has been relocated and replaced.

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Operations, improvements and programs are funded by grants, private donations, and a parks millage. If you own a $150,000 home, you pay $26 annually investing in opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature education today and for future generations. Thank you. Learn more about the 7,000 acres of park land in Ottawa County at miOttawa.org/Parks

Ottawa County Parks &
Recreation Commission

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