News and Upcoming Events
- Commission Meeting Cancelled
September 1, 2010 - Summer Wildflowers:
Photos of gorgeous wildflowers that can be found in Meridian Park & Deerfield Nature Park. - Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (989) 772-0911 extension 340. Download our 2010 Campground Reservation Guide and the Pavilion Reservation Form both are in PDF format.
- Disc Golf Course at Deerfield Nature Park is now open and ready for fun!
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Local Weather Forecast.
- Visit our News and Information Page for more.
Isabella County Parks and Recreation Department
Quality Parks... Quality Service
For the outdoor enthusiast, our parks offer a multitude of activities
and areas that include camping, river, lake, and pond fishing, swimming,
hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails, sledding hills, playgrounds,
sand volleyball, horseshoes, boating, wildlife observation, various
vegetation areas, picnicking and wetland areas.
Other facilities, features and amenities include pavilions, boat launches, fishing platforms, mooring area, bath houses, interpretive areas, cabins, bridges and an artesian well.
As we continue to plan for the future, responsible management of our outdoor resources is key to the continued success and improvement of the quality of life in Isabella County, as well as the State of Michigan.
Isabella County Parks and Recreation Mission:To actively promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle to all residents and visitors of Isabella County by providing quality facilities and diverse recreation opportunities through the responsible management of human, financial and environmental resources.
Emerald Ash Borer:
Emerald ash borer is an exotic beetle that was
discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002.
The adult beetles nibble on ash foliage but cause little damage. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients.
Emerald ash borer probably arrived in the United States on solid wood packing material carried in cargo ships or airplanes originating in its native Asia. Emerald ash borer is also established in Windsor, Ontario, was found in Ohio in 2003, northern Indiana in 2004, northern Illinois and Maryland in 2006, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia in 2007, Wisconsin, Missouri and Virginia in summer 2008, and Minnesota in the spring of 2009. Since its discovery, EAB has:
- Killed tens of millions of ash trees in southeastern Michigan alone, with
tens of millions more lost in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota,
Missouri, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Virginia, West Virginia, and
Wisconsin.
- Caused regulatory agencies and the USDA to enforce quarantines (Michigan,
Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Ontario,
Pennsylvania, Quebec, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin) and fines to
prevent potentially infested ash trees, logs or hardwood firewood from
moving out of areas where EAB occurs.
- Cost municipalities, property owners, nursery operators and forest products industries tens of millions of dollars.
Help prevent the spread of the Emerald ash borer, don't move firewood.
For more information see our Emerald ash borer link.