RICHLAND  TOWNSHIP                                      Founded 1862
                                                            1180 N. Hemlock Road  Hemlock, Michigan 48626
                                                            Phone (989) 642-2097            Fax (989) 642-5882
 

 

 

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Welcome to the Park Web Page!

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PARK BOARD

    (4 Year Terms)

Michael J. Glynn, Chairman         Lisa M. Smith-Hagarty                   Charles Koons
James W. Schultz                        Carol L. Conger, Treasurer            Paul Pringle
Robert Klug

The Richland Township Park Board meets the first Monday of the month, 7:00 P.M. at the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road.  During the summer months, June through August, the Park Board meets at the Richland Township Park, 7:00 P.M., the first Monday of the month.   

 

Richland Township Recreation Plan

The Park Board developed a recreation plan to guide us for the next five years and beyond.
Proposed projects include walkways, new restroom, basketball court, additional skate park equipment, begin to asphalt the north drive off Hemlock Road.  

 

2007 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Results

Richland Township Park has been awarded a LWCF development grant in the amount of $75,000.  The LWCF program is a federal program administered by the Department of Interiors National Park Service (NPS) that provides funds to the states for both state and local outdoor recreation projects.  Final grant awards for this program are made by the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  

Improvements to the Park include:  new restroom facilities; paved path connections; fitness equipment; basketball court.   Construction started Monday, September 17th, 2007.     

  PARK PAVILION RESERVATIONS

The Richland Township Community Park currently has four pavilions for rent.  The fee must be paid in full at the Richland Township Office in order to reserve a pavilion.

Pavilion #1  - $40.00    Holds 130 People
Pavilion #2  - $35.00    Holds 80-90 People
Pavilion #3  - $30.00    Holds 35-40 People
Pavilion #4  - $35.00    Holds 80-90 People

 

Skatepark

The  skatepark is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk and remains open as long as weather permits.  This is the first phase of four to be completed in the next three to four years.  The skatepark is getting a lot of use from our citizens young and old.  Come join the fun!

 

Walk-Way

The Walk-way will be open through the winter months for your convenience.  Parking availability will be at the south parking lot as the north area will be closed. 

 

Ball Registration

Ball registration forms are available at the Richland Township Administration Building, 1180 North Hemlock Road.  Registration is February 11th through February 29th for boys between the ages of five (5) and fifteen (15) and girls between the ages of five (5) and eight (8), as of May 1st; girls Minor through Major A, ages 9 through 14 as of January 1st.   Registration fee is $35.00 per child with a $85.00 maximum per family payable at time of registration.   No exceptions - an additional late fee per child will be charged after March 1st.  

Persons interested in coaching a team or to assist may pick up a coaches form at the Richland Township Administration Building. 

Ball Sponsors:    We have openings for business/community groups, etc., to sponsor teams.  First year fee is $100.00; after which the fee is $100.00 per year.  Also available - signs (8' x 2') placed on fences during the season to promote your business with your logo and wording, $200.00 first year after which the fee will be $100.00 per year.

                                                                                            

Thank you for helping keep Richland Township Community Park a beautiful and pleasant place to enjoy!