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
Planning Documents for Public Review
- Present and Future Sustainability Action [PDF]
- Shelden Trails Concept Plan [PDF]
- Shelden Trails Field Design Report [PDF]
ADA Transition Plan
- ADA Transition Plan [PDF]
- Appendix 1. ADA Checklist [PDF]
- Appendix 2. Facilities Transition Plan [PDF]
- Appendix 3. Picnic Facilities Maps [PDF]
- Appendix 4. Picnic Facilities Prioritized by Park [PDF]
- Appendix 5. Playground Transition Plan [PDF]
- Appendix 6. Programming Transition Plan (in progress) [PDF]
- Appendix 7. Public Input Summary [PDF]
Stormwater Management Plan
- HCMA Executive Summary [PDF]
- Delhi Final Report [PDF]
- Dexter Huron Final Report [PDF]
- Hudson Mills Full Report [PDF]
- Huron Meadows Full Report [PDF]
- Indian Springs Full Report [PDF]
- Kensington Full Report [PDF]
- Lake Erie Full Report [PDF]
- Lake St. Clair Full Report [PDF]
- Lower Huron Full Report [PDF]
- Oakwoods Full Report [PDF]
- Stony Creek Full Report [PDF]
- Willow Full Report [PDF]
- Wolcott Mill Full Report [PDF]
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 and Table of Contents
- Ch. 1 Exec Summary
- Ch. 2 Introduction
- Ch. 3 Community Desc
- Ch. 4 Admin Structure
- Ch. 5 Rec Inventory
- Ch. 6 Planning Process
- Ch. 7 Goals and Objectives
- Ch. 8 Action Program
- Ch. 9 Rec Programming Plan
- 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