Posted on: January 1st, 2025
2025 Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for purchase at Deerfield Nature Park when the gatehouse is staffed! Deerfield Gatehouse winter hours are Fridays 1-5 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 5 pm, and Sundays 12-4 pm (hours subject to change, contingent on staff availability). The cost per permit is $25 for Isabella County Residents and… Continue reading
Posted on: November 22nd, 2024
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan awarded Isabella County Parks $26,500 during their Fall 2024 2 percent distribution ceremony on Friday, November 22, 2024. The funds will go toward replacing old, in-ground fire pit rings at Herrick Recreation Area and Deerfield Nature Park with safer, insulated, above-ground fire pit rings. The existing in-ground rings… Continue reading
Posted on: November 7th, 2024
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 6, 2024 Dear Voters of Isabella County, I am writing to you following the results of the election held on November 5, 2024. I want to express my sincere appreciation for your engagement in this important decision. Your participation in the electoral process is vital to our democracy, and… Continue reading
Posted on: November 1st, 2024
Important Dates 30/60/90 Day and Full Season for 2025 Season Friday, November 1 – Returning 30/60/90 day and seasonal reservations can be made. Monday, December 2 (by 4:30pm) – Last day to be added to the 2025 seasonal lottery list for camping at Coldwater Lake Family Park. Monday, December 2 – 30 or more consecutive… Continue reading
Posted on: October 29th, 2024
Isabella County Parks received two grants to replace outdated bollards with new gates on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail (PMRT). The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation awarded the first grant, in the amount of $6,350, on June 20, 2024. This grant was supported by the Bandit Industries Community Fund, Brewster Family Access to Recreation Fund,… Continue reading
Posted on: September 25th, 2024
The 18th Annual Art From Our Park event will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Deerfield Nature Park from 12-4 pm. Isabella County Parks has been awarded an Experience Support grant of $3,000 from the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) in support of this annual arts event. The grant was awarded through the MACC peer… Continue reading
Posted on: June 26th, 2024
Isabella County Parks hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Herrick Recreation Area to celebrate the completion of the Herrick Park Playground Project. Park entrance fees were waived during the event so community members could come try the new playground for free in celebration of its Grand Opening. The… Continue reading
Posted on: April 24th, 2024
****Press Release**** ****Barberi Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024**** Over the past several months, I have greatly considered my future in the prosecuting attorney’s office. After countless hours of deliberation, weighing my decision to run again, and exploring different opportunities in government and law, I have decided that I will not run for prosecuting attorney… Continue reading
Posted on: February 14th, 2024
Isabella County Millage Rate FetchGIS Tool Please see the below instructions for searching for a parcel and using the tool to calculate a millage rate. 1. Search and highlight a parcel: Click the Search (magnifying glass) icon at the top right. Enter one of the search criteria and click the Search button. In the search… Continue reading
Posted on: January 4th, 2024
Important Dates 30/60/90 Day and Seasonal for 2024 Season Wednesday, November 1 – Returning 30/60/90 day and seasonal reservations can be made. Friday, December 1 (by 4:30pm) – Last day to be added to the 2024 seasonal lottery list for camping at Coldwater Lake Family Park. Friday, December 1 – 30 or more consecutive night… Continue reading