The required 30-day public review and comment period will begin on December 13, 2021 and will end on January 11, 2022. Van Buren is preparing this Five-Year Master Plan in accordance with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements. When completed, this Plan will serve as a guide for the acquisition and development of community recreation facilities and programs over the next five years.

Beginning December 13, 2021, copies of the draft of the 2022-2026 Five-Year Master Plan may be found at the Community Services Office at Township Hall (46425 Tyler Road) during normal business hours. The draft Plan may also be accessed online here.

Van Buren residents are asked to submit comments in writing via email to erenaud@vanburen-mi.org or via mail to Elizabeth Renaud, Director of Community Services, at 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township, Michigan, 48111.

A follow-up public hearing will take place at Board of Trustees meeting on January 18, 2022. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.