The Planning and Development department supports the responsible improvements of the Metroparks with the focus of expanding and strengthening the assets within the three main mission pillars of recreation, education, and stewardship of our natural resources.
With staff experienced in the fields of urban/regional planning, landscape architecture, grant writing, and volunteer management, the Planning and Development Department coordinates initiatives, including:
- Data collection and analysis
- Property research
- Park master planning
- Facility site planning
- Park system recreation planning
- Signage updates
- Garnering grant support from private and public entities
- Engaging volunteer services from corporations, organizations, and individuals
- Expanding public engagement and partnerships
Projects
The Border-to-Border Trail: Huron River Drive D2 Segment pathway project beginning at the Dexter-Huron Metropark and ending at the intersection of Zeeb Road and Huron River Drive will begin work this month and expected to be completed in late November.
The official project web page can be found on the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) web link below. Project information and latest updates can be found here from the WCRC in partnership with the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission and Huron Waterloo Pathway Initiative (HWPI).
More Info: http://www.wcroads.org/wcrc-project/b2b-trail-huron-river-drive/
Public Input Opportunities
Upcoming Meetings
- TBA
Questionnaires/Surveys
Please take a few minutes to fill out the following questionnaires concerning your Metroparks. Your responses will help us improve the quality of our parks and introduce new ideas for future developments.
- TBA
Planning Documents for Public Review
- TBA
Approved Planning Documents
Concept Plans
- Shelden Trails [PDF] – December 2018
Master Plans
- Stony Creek Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – August 2016
- Wolcott Mill Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – October 2016
- Lower Huron Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – December 2016
- Kensington Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – February 2017
- Lake St. Clair Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – August 2017
- Hudson Mills Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – September 2017
- Indian Springs Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – January 2018
- Lake Erie Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – February 2018
- Willow & Oakwoods Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – June 2018
- Huron Meadows Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – August 2018
- Delhi & Dexter-Huron Metropark Master Plan [PDF] – October 2018
Huron-Clinton metroparks Community Recreation Plan 2018-2022
- Cover Page and Table of Contents
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 3. Community Description
- 4. Administrative Structure
- 5. Recreation Inventory
- 6. Planning Process
- 7. Goals and Objectives
- 8. Action Program
- 9. Appendices
Staff
Nina Kelly, AICP, Chief of Planning and Development
Nina.Kelly@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6043
Tim Phillips, Park Planner
Tim.Phillips@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6022
Jason Bibby, AICP, System Planner
Jason.Bibby@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6031
Katie Kowalski, Volunteer Services Supervisor
Katie.Kowalski@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6020
Janet Vandewinkle, Grant Writer/Recreation Programs Coordinator
Janet.Vandewinkle@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6017
Michelle Nichols, Grant Writer
Michelle.Nichols@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6012
Leah Deasy, Planning Aide
Leah.Deasy@metroparks.com
(810) 494-6032