December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Washtenaw County Parks

Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Independence Lake beach closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria Community News The Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake Beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake beach is located at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. The high levels were detected through routine testing ...

STN Staff

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Master Plan Available for Public Review

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Master Plan Available for Public Review

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) updates its Master Plan to every five years to ensure sustainability. The plan also allows the organization to be eligible for State of Michigan recreation grants. After a year of planning, the draft Recreation Master Plan is available for review until October 25, at: https://www.washtenaw.org/2860. The Parks Commission ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Seeks Grant to Enhance Trail Connections

Chelsea Seeks Grant to Enhance Trail Connections

City of Chelsea Pursues Grant to Improve Trail Safety and Connectivity At the September 3 meeting of the Chelsea City Council, City Planner Paul Montagno presented a resolution supporting the submission of a Connecting Communities Grant application to Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. The grant, if awarded, will fund the design work needed to enhance ...