Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 1

abundant natural beauty

rural & agricultural character

walkable community

alternative transportation

culture of collaboration

sustainable redevelopment

balanced housing

quality development

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 1

Park Township Overview CHAPTER ONE Park Township is located in Ottawa County on the Lake Michigan shore and is within Holland’s metropolitan area. Consequently, it is influenced both economically and culturally by the city. While most of the 21.3 square mile township is north of Lake Macatawa a small portion is located on the south shore. It is physically separated by the lake and the City of Holland from the rest of the township.

Because of its attractive location, Park Township has diverse land uses that range along the lakeshore from areas dotted with parks, large estate homes, and historic resort communities to older, more modest homes and cabins perched atop high dunes. This setting helps shape the character of Park Township. Among its major parks are Ottawa County’s Tunnel Park, a popular beach with scenic views Welcome to Park Township and dunes and Holland State Park, one of the most visited in the State Park system. It strongly influences the character of the north shore of Lake Macatawa. “Big Red,” the historic lighthouse on the south side of the Lake Macatawa Channel, has long been a symbol of the Township and the entire Holland lakeshore area.

The South Shore is characterized by seasonal cottages, an historic resort enclave, lakefront estate homes, a large marina and well-kept, traditional residential neighborhoods. The area is strongly influenced by its location adjacent to neighborhoods in northwest Holland. Historic resort homes and cottages also dominate the North Shore, along with resort-oriented commercial businesses, such as restaurants and marinas along Ottawa Beach Road. Further north, newer subdivisions and residential developments of varying densities are found along Lakewood Boulevard and 144th Avenue. The northern third of the township has a very rural character and is mainly agricultural (mostly blueberry farms)and low density residential.

Because of its proximity to Holland, Zeeland and the Grand Rapids metropolitan areas, the people of Park Township have abundant choices for housing, shopping and employment. The recreational and scenic amenities, nearby employment opportunities and the strong reputation of the West Ot- tawa School District draw people to the area. Although population growth has recently slowed because of the economic conditions facing the entire state, the township has steadily grown since the 2000 Census and is currently estimated to have a population of 18,364. Because of its many amenities, Park Township is one of the most desirable communities in Michigan in which to live and recreate.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 3 A Short History former President Gerald R. Ford. Ottawa County was organized in 1831. Origi- Park Township was split off from Holland Town- nally, Park Township was part of Holland Town- ship in 1915 and held its first elections in 1916. ship. The earliest settlers were the Ottawa In 1917, the population was 1,050. The post- Indians, who established a village on the north war years brought prosperity and growth to the shore of Black Lake (now Lake Macatawa), on region, with new housing, parks and schools. the east side of Big Bay. They were led by Chief The Township grew steadily as the Holland-Zee- Waukazoo, recognized by his followers as a land region became an industrial and economic prophet and by local settlers as an orator. This powerhouse. Although growth has been slowed community flourished until the by the recent economic downturn, Park Town- ship remains one of the most desirable areas of own s h i p inhabitants were pushed north in 1849. A historic marker on Post Michigan. Drive indicates the village’s his-

T tory and location. Previous Planning Efforts The first Dutch settlers came Park Township’s first Master Plan (the “Compre- to the Holland area in 1847. hensive Plan”) was completed in 1972. A new An early settlement was plan was approved in 1988, titled “1988 Land

ar k established on the north side Use and Circulation Plan.” A major update of of Lake Macatawa, near this plan was completed in 1998. The 1998 plan Superior Point (the location was subsequently updated in 2004. The purpose

P of today’s Herman Miller/ of the 2004 update was to incorporate new data Marigold Lodge). Prior to the 20th from the 2000 Census, but major changes to the century, Lake Macatawa emptied into Lake recommendations of the 1998 version were not

to Michigan via a shallow channel. By 1899, the proposed. The 1998/2004 plan was based on a

piers and channel were completed. The light- citizen survey conducted in 1997. There were no house on the south pier was completed in 1907 new public participation initiatives as part of the and remodeled in 1936. In 1971, the Coast 2004 update. The plan was reviewed again and Guard declared the lighthouse to be surplus reaffirmed in 2009. property. “Big Red” is now owned and maintained by the Holland Harbor Lighthouse Histori- The 1998/2004 plan states that the essen- cal Commission and remains a landmark for the tial purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is “To area. protect, encourage and retain the integrity of the rural residential character of the commu- In 1923, the lavish Ottawa Beach Hotel, lo- nity.” To this end, the plan proposed a series of

e l co m cated on the north side of the pier, burned to goals and objectives and a future land use plan the ground. Not long after, the State Park Board to implement them. The Future Land Use Map purchased the land and established Holland showed the area north of James Street, be- State Park. The nearby West Michigan Park As- tween Lakeshore Avenue and 166th Avenue as W sociation neighborhood is on the State Register “Open Space Design Development.” This area of Historic Places and was the summer home of was designated as “likely to experience increas-

4 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 ing growth pressure.” The Plan also designates township. Then to initiate the planning process much of Sections 13, 14 and 15 as “Planned and to help determine issues, the consultants Residential Development.” This designation was interviewed several stakeholders identified by intended to “encourage the flexible and innova- the Township who represented a diverse array tive arrangement of residences within a develop- of community interests such as development, ment to preserve and enhance natural features business, neighborhoods, schools, environment and open lands without a sacrifice in residential and local history. In addition, the Planning Com- quality or giving way to excessive density.” Be- mission, Township Board, the Committee for the cause of the established growth patterns along Future and general public participated in series Lakeshore Drive and James Street, these land of facilitated discussions about Park Township. A development tools appeared to have been ap- summary of those discussions can be found in propriate. However, due to the downturn in the the Appendix. Using this information,the consul- economy, the expected residential growth has tants worked with the Committee for the Future not materialized. to identify major issues for each subarea, as well as the broader community. This work resulted How this Plan was Created in an overall vision statement for Park Township and a series of key community goals. These Amendments to the Planning Enabling Act for were later used to help shape future land use townships in 2004 required a master plan to and Subarea Plans that contain specific concepts be reviewed every five years to determine if it and recommendations to address the identified should be updated or replaced. In 2009, Park issues. Township began the process of reviewing the 1998/2004 Comprehensive Plan. It was deter- To gain public input on community issues and mined that a new Master Plan was necessary. opportunities, the draft vision and goals, and A Committee for the Future was appointed by park and recreation priorities, seven public the Township Board and given responsibility for workshops were held in several locations in the its development based on anticipated slower township. Approximately 275 people attended growth and the changes occurring in Michigan’s and in combination with facilitated town hall economy, with their attendant effects on land style discussions, participants provided input use. In 2010, a consultant (LSL Planning, as- using comment cards, questionnaires and by sisted by Design+ and Prein and Newhof) was placing comments on a series of analysis dia- hired to assist the Committee for the Future to grams. They were also asked to prioritize and formulate the Master Plan. In addition to the comment on the draft goals and objectives. This Master Plan effort, a new Parks and Recreation information was used to develop concepts for Plan and Capital Improvements Plan were be- future land use, subareas and to refine goals gun. The public participation efforts of the Mas- and objectives. The public comments from each ter Plan also contributed to the public participa- workshop are also summarized in the Appendix. tion requirements of those two plans. The draft Master Plan, after a final review by the Committee for the Future, was then presented to At the outset, the Committee for the Future the Planning Commission for approval. identified seven subareas, defined by similar characteristics, that nearly encompass the entire This plan was developed and approved accord- Park Township Master Plan - 2011 5 ing to the requirements of the Michigan Planning Land Use Map to guide the Township in making Enabling Act, PA 33 of 2008. The draft plan, land use decisions. This chapter also includes after approval by the Planning Commission, the Zoning Plan, which states how the land use was sent to the Township Board for review. The designations of the Master Plan correspond to Board then released the Plan for review by the the zoning districts on the Township Zoning Map. adjoining townships, the City of Holland and Finally, Chapter 5, Implementation provides spe- the Ottawa County Planning Commission, as cific actions to implement the recommendations required by the Planning Enabling Act. After the listed in the Community Agenda. This chapter mandated 63-day review period, the Planning also includes recommendations for keeping the Commission held a public hearing on the final plan current and useful for many years to come. plan on _____, 2013. The Planning Commis- sion approved a resolution approving the Plan How to Use this Document and recommending its adoption by the Township Board. The Township Board adopted the Master How the Master Plan affects you depends on Plan on ______, 2011. In accordance with the your particular situation: Planning Act, the Planning Commission’s resolution of approval and the Township Board’s state- • If you are a property owner, you may ment of adoption are found on the insides of the have several interests, including not covers of this document. only your property, but properties that are similarly designated. What this Plan Entails • As a homeowner, you may be interested in the properties in your immedi- This Master Plan is the culmination of many ate neighborhood and you may wish months of work by the Committee for the Fu- to know what uses are proposed for ture, the Planning Commission, the Township vacant land. Board and the citizens who provided their ideas for Park Township’s future. The Plan consists of • As an owner of vacant property you a Community Snapshot (Chapter 2), which is a may want to know what land uses are detailed look into the demographic, economic proposed for your property. and physical conditions of the Township, based on Census data and projections through 2009. • As a resident you may be interested in This information helps to identify specific issues the overall planning concepts, as ex- and trends, which form the basis for planning pressed by the Goals. These statements recommendations. Chapter 3, Planning Frame- should give you an indication of the work, describes the public participation process Township Board’s and Planning Com- and the resulting vision and goals, which are the mission’s views of the township, now framework of the Master Plan. and in the future.

Chapter 4 is the Community Agenda, which is Use of the Master Plan depends on your interest the plan for future land use in the Township. This in the future of Park Township. Generally, here is chapter also includes subarea plans for each a procedure you should follow: of the seven subareas and an overall Future 6 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Step #1 Determine the land use des- mediately affected by zoning, so see the Zoning ignation for your property and the Ordinance, or call the Township offices for more surrounding area. information. This information is found on the Future Land The Master Plan may have a profound impact Use map in Chapter 4 (page 29). This map is on the future of your property, regardless of divided into separate land use categories. Find whether you are a developer, landowner, or the land use category in which your property is homeowner. As a resident and property owner in located. Park Township, it is important that you become familiar with the Plan and what it may mean to Step #2 Determine how the Town- you and your community. ship views development in your area. The Community Agenda (Chapter 4) and map indicate the type of development planned for your area; it may be fairly specific, or somewhat general. This part of the Plan provides some reasonable direction to the Planning Commis- sion, as well as information to property owners about development within the Township.

Step #3 Determine the meaning of the land use designation for your property. In Step #1 you were asked to determine the land use designation for your property. Find the designation that applies to your property and read the description of that land use (see Chap- ter 4). Depending on the nature of your interest, this may be as far as you want to go. If you have a specific proposal that does not match the expectations of the Plan, you may want to look at it in more detail.

Step #4 Determine how your property is affected. The Future Land Use designation indicates the planned use for your property. This does not mean you cannot continue use it as you do now. Land use within Park Township is directly and im- Park Township Master Plan - 2011 7 Park Township is blessed with abun- dential, commercial and recreational dant natural features and spec- development. The township’s natural tacular scenic areas along Lake features are highly prized by residents Michigan and Lake Macatawa. and visitors alike. The northern part of the township

CHAPTER TWO is more rural and has an agri- Water Features cultural The Lake Michigan shoreline, contain- character ing three critical dune areas identi- with es- fied by the Michigan Department of tablished Natural Resources and Environment Community Snapshot neighbor- (DNRE), is mostly developed with hoods large homes. The first is in the South of fine Shore area, between Lake Michigan older homes and cottages and newer and Macatawa Bay. This dune area subdivisions further south. The commu- extends south into Laketown Township nity’s reputation, and that of its school and has been developed with seasonal districts, draw families to the area and and year-round homes. Development with nearby Holland, Zeeland and or redevelopment is strictly controlled Grand Rapids, there are abundant by DNRE requirements. Further north, shopping and employment opportu- a major dune begins in Holland State nities too. The township is only a Park and continues north to encompass few hours travel from large met- Tunnel Park. There is an established ropolitan areas such as Chicago, residential area between the parks that Detroit, and Indianapolis making is also subject to dune regulations. The it a draw for seasonal homes and third area is on the lakeshore west of tourists. Holland State Park, Tunnel Lakeshore Avenue, roughly between Park and the Riley Trails help attract Ransom and Quincy streets. It does not people from throughout the Mid- contain any major public lands and west. is mostly developed with homes; but again, development and expansion in The community snap- Natural Features this area is subject to DNRE require- shot is the foundation of the Master ments. Plan. To know where to go, you first Park Township is characterized by its need to know where you have been shorelines: Lake Michigan to the west Both sides of Lake Macatawa are also and where you are. This chapter looks and Lake Macatawa to the south (or to developed; however, there are a few at some of the characteristics that the north, for those living in the South publicly owned properties allowing make Park Township a special place, Side area of the township). Settlement access to the shoreline, including the which can also be used to identify is- of the township began on these shores, walkway along the south pier to the sues and trends that affect future land and the popularity of lakefront living lighthouse. Lake Macatawa is connect- use. and recreation still dominates resi- ed to Lake Michigan via a deep water

8 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 channel that provides access for ship- C. Keppel Forest Preserve and the Agriculture ping and recreational boating. There Kuker-VanTil Nature Preserve, as well are port facilities in nearby Holland. as parks such as Winstrom Park and Farming is the dominant land use in Cooper-Van Wieren Park contain large the northeastern corner of the town- Inland, Pine Creek flows into the town- stands of mature trees surrounded ship, particularly in Sections 1, 2, 11 ship from Holland Charter Township by residential development. Ottawa and 14. Most of the farms are nurser- and then proceeds south to Pine Creek County has also preserved forest and ies and orchards, with blueberries as Bay in Lake Macatawa. This corridor dune lands near the Ottawa Beach the dominant crop. While township hosts a major riparian wetland area. cottage area and around the former residents have indicated a desire to Other wetlands are spread throughout South Ottawa Landfill (now Riley Trails preserve the agricultural and rural the township, in low lying areas. The County Park). areas of the township, agricultural Ottawa County drain system provides land has been slowly developed into both natural and man-made drains While land cover may vary in the residential subdivisions and site condo- that feed into Pine Creek or drain into northern two thirds of the township it miniums. Development is occurring to Big Bay on Lake Macatawa. Small is dominated in the northeast by open the south of the agricultural area, and ponds are located in every section of agricultural lands. The soils and high the eastern edge of the township is ex- the township, mostly serving as deten- water table are especially favorable for periencing development pressure from tion basins for development. agriculture with blueberries as the most adjoining Holland Charter Township. prominent land use. Development Topography north of Riley Street is less intensive, Residential and large stands of mature trees can Except for the dunes along the lake- Single family detached housing is the be found interspersed with large single shore, Park Township is relatively flat, dominant residential land use. Most family lots of several acres or more. especially to the east. Development has homes are on larger lots of an acre or taken advantage of this topography by more, although older, well established perching homes atop ridges and on Existing Land Use neighborhoods of Macatawa Park, hillsides. The uplands in the northeast- Ottawa Beach and Waukazoo Woods The map on page 5 shows existing ern part of the township, where there is have a mix of smaller homes, cottages land uses in the township. As a sub- a high water table and the topography and large homes on aggregated lots urban and exurban community, there is relatively flat, are ideal for blueberry (two or more platted lots under the is no central business or shopping farming. same ownership). district; Holland’s downtown and its Land Cover neighborhood commercial areas ap- There are isolated examples of multiple propriately fill that role for the region. family residential in different parts of As previously noted, the southern third There are also no traditional industrial the township. One is located on the of the township is for the most part uses (other than marine repair and Lake Michigan shore, just north of developed; however, there still remain shops, which are integrated into mari- Holland State Park. For the most part significantly forested areas and open nas). the market demand to provide mul- spaces. Park Township has preserved tiple family housing on shorelines has several as forest or nature preserves, been resisted, with few multiple family as well as day-use parks. The Albert developments on either Lake Michigan

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 9 or Lake Macatawa. Those that have been built are Public and Quasi-Public 1-2 story townhomes or condominiums, typically with no more than 6-8 units per building. The other Park Township has an abundance of natural and recreational areas. multiple family developments are well inland, on The township’s most popular destination is Holland State Park, one Ottawa Beach Road, Lakewood Boulevard and of the most visited parks in the State Park system with over 1.5 mil- near the east edge of the township off Butternut lion visitors per year. There are two units: the beach area and a large Drive. campground. Between the two is park land owned by Ottawa County, which includes trails into the wooded dunes behind the beach, includ- There is also one manufactured housing communi- ing a trail to the summit of the Mt. Pisgah dune. ty, located just east of the West Ottawa High School campus. Ottawa County also owns two other parks within the township. Riley Trails is a 300-acre park that includes the former Southwest Ottawa Commercial County Landfill. Although capped, it still presents an environmental issue, so trails snake around it, providing over seven miles of hiking, Park Township does not have a significant commer- mountain biking and cross-country skiing trails. To the south on Lake cial area. All commercial uses are located in its Michigan is Tunnel Park, one of the oldest and most popular of Ot- southern third. Nearby commercial corridors along tawa County parks. From the parking area, visitors enter the beach US 31 in Holland Charter Township, Butternut through a tunnel under the dune, or hike up a trail over the dune and Drive, as well as shopping in downtown Holland walk down via a boardwalk and stair to the beach. There are also and its neighborhood centers, accommodate most several road-end lake access areas on both Lake Michigan and Lake of the retail and commercial needs of township Macatawa. residents. Park Township also operates several hundred acres of parks. The Commercial uses in the South Side area of Park largest are the 66-acre Cooper-Van Wieren Park and the 50-acre Township are either focused along the lake or are Winstrom Park. These parks provide sports fields, playgrounds and small neighborhood-serving businesses, such as picnic areas to township residents. The Township provides both active those located on 160th Avenue. Otherwise, all and passive recreation, such as cross-country ski trails in the Albert C. other commercial activity is focused on South Shore Keppel Forest Preserve and a boardwalk along Pine Creek in the Stu Drive. This includes an old cottage resort, restau- Visser Trails Park. Park Township is justly proud of its extensive park rants, and the Eldean Shipyard, which is a well- system. established marina, boat yard and marine service business. Other public/quasi-public land uses include multiple and large churches and several West Ottawa School District campuses. With The remaining commercial areas in the township over 2,300 students, West Ottawa High School is one of the largest in are on Ottawa Beach Road. These include the the area. The West Ottawa Public School District is regarded as one of Waukazoo Plaza and other commercial uses at the the finest in the state and is a major draw and attraction for families corner of Ottawa Beach Road and 152nd Avenue, looking for a great place to live. and the resort oriented businesses further west to- ward the State Park, including marinas, restaurants Two other public/quasi-public uses stand out. The Ottawa County and private campgrounds. Fair has been held yearly at the Fair Grounds on Ottawa Beach Road since 1958. The fairgrounds, owned by Park Township and leased to

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N Division Ave Division N N Division Ave Division N

Home Ave Home

N 145th Ave 145th N 5,000 Twin Oaks St Oaks Twin

Trail N Shore Dr Shore N

Sylvan St

Edmeer Dr

Lillian St Wintersun Pl Wintersun

NewHolland St Old Rd Town

Hazelbank Rd Pine Creek Pine

N 146th Ave 146th N Woodpine Dr

Lilac Ave Lilac

Pine Bay Ave N Division Ave Division N N Division Ave Division N Wisteria Dr Feet

Wendt Park Wendt

2,500

Home Ave Home William Ave William

Brookwind Dr Brookwind N 145th Ave 145th N

Georgian Bay Dr Twin Oaks St Oaks Twin Ave Prairie

Jamesway Ave Jamesway Trail

Quincy St

Barkentine Dr Barkentine N Shore Dr Shore N

Foxboro Ln Foxboro Hunters Tr Sylvan St Edmeer Dr

Lillian St Wintersun Pl Wintersun

NewHolland St Old Rd Town

Hazelbank Rd Pine Creek Pine

148th Ave 148th

N 146th Ave 146th N Woodpine Dr Lilac Ave Lilac

Meadowcreek Ln Meadowcreek Powderhorn Tr Pine Bay Ave Anchor Ct Ct Joshua Wisteria Dr Feet

Valley ViewAve Bay Ridge Dr

Wendt Park Wendt

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William Ave William

Brookwind Dr Brookwind

Georgian Bay Dr Dr Day Columbus Prairie Ave Prairie

Cottage Ln Cottage

Jamesway Ave Jamesway Information Geographic for Center

Quincy St

Barkentine Dr Barkentine

Foxboro Ln Foxboro Hunters Tr I

Bay Meadows Dr Meadows Bay Michigan CountyGIS, Ottawa Source:

148th Ave 148th

Highbanks Ct Highbanks Memorial Dr Memorial

Meadowcreek Ln Meadowcreek Powderhorn Tr 0

Anchor Ct Ct Joshua

Valley ViewAve Ave Oakwood

Labor Day Dr Bay Ridge Dr 1,250

Butternut Dr Dr Segonquin Forest Hills Dr

Bay Circle Dr Circle Bay Norwood Ave Norwood Columbus Day Dr Day Columbus Cottage Ln Cottage Information Geographic for Center

I Bay Meadows Dr Meadows Bay Michigan CountyGIS, Ottawa Source:

Highbanks Ct Highbanks

Memorial Dr Memorial 0

Silverstone Rd Silverstone

Labor Day Dr Ave Oakwood

152nd Ave 152nd

N 152nd Ave 152nd N N 152nd Ave 152nd N

Silver Fir Dr Fir Silver Dr Waukazoo

Butternut Dr Dr Segonquin Forest Hills Dr

Bay Circle Dr Circle Bay Norwood Ave Norwood

Portchester Rd Portchester Pine Walk Pine

Fields Silverstone Rd Silverstone

Little Station Rd Station Little

Pineridge Ct

152nd Ave 152nd

N 152nd Ave 152nd N N 152nd Ave 152nd N

Airport Soccer Airport Dr Waukazoo

Remington Ln Remington Silver Fir Dr Fir Silver Oakhampton Rd

Timber Ridge Ln

Portchester Rd Portchester

Timber Lake E Lake Timber JamesSt Ct

Pine Walk Pine Greenwood Ave Greenwood

Fields

Little Station Rd Station Little

Pineridge Ct

Airport Soccer Airport Ave Roosevelt Remington Ln Remington Oakhampton Rd

Timber Ridge Ln W Lake Timber

Vacant Single Family Residential Multiple FamilyResidential Public/Quasi-Public Fair

Marquette Ave Marquette

Timber Lake E Lake Timber JamesSt Ct

Center Greenwood Ave Greenwood

Grounds/Park Ln Leaf Fallen

Roosevelt Ave Roosevelt

Natchez St Rd Orchard Old

Seminole Dr

Timber Lake W Lake Timber Community Township

Multiple FamilyResidential Public/Quasi-Public Single Family Residential Vacant Fair

Riley Riley St Ave Marquette Post AvePost

Center Ransom St

Cooper-VanWieren Park Cooper-VanWieren James St Sandy Run Sandy

Dyken Ave Dyken

Grounds/Park Ln Leaf Fallen

Ottawa RdBeachOttawa Rd Orchard Old

Natchez St

Seminole Dr

W Lakewood W Blvd Township Community Township

Stoney Lake Dr Lake Stoney Reserve Ashwood

Riley Riley St

Post AvePost

Ransom St

Cooper-VanWieren Park Cooper-VanWieren James St Sandy Run Sandy

Dyken Ave Dyken

Chicago Ave Chicago

Wild Stem Dr Stem Wild RdBeachOttawa

W Lakewood W Blvd Stoney Lake Dr Lake Stoney St Perry Ashwood Reserve Ashwood Wood Ave Wood

159th Ave 159th

RyanDr Ave Chicago

Wild Stem Dr Stem Wild

Perry St Perry Wood Ave Wood Blain Ave Blain Jerome St

Elmer St

Fendt Farm Dr

Harding St

E. E. B. Creek Dr 159th Ave 159th

N 160th Ave 160th N South ShoreDr

RyanDr S 160th Ave 160th S S 160th Ave 160th S

Blain Ave Blain Jerome St Highland Ave

Elmer St

Fendt Farm Dr

Harding St E. E. B. Creek Dr

N 160th Ave 160th N South ShoreDr

S 160th Ave 160th S S 160th Ave 160th S

NewHolland St Ave Harrington

Highland Ave Red Stem Dr Stem Red Parks Agriculture Manufactured Home Park Commercial

Pinta Dr

W 32nd St

State St Ave Steketee NewHolland St Ave Harrington

Columbus St Red Stem Dr Stem Red

Washington St Parks Agriculture Commercial Manufactured Home Park

Pinta Dr

W 32nd St

State St Ave Steketee

Red Pine Ct Pine Red

Hyder Ct Hyder Columbus St

Main St

Washington St

Vans Blvd

Coolidge Ave Coolidge

Red Pine Ct Pine Red Hyder Ct Hyder Tiffany Shores Dr

Private Park Winstrom Main St

Vans Blvd

Bimini Ct Bimini

Blue Isle Dr Tiffany Shores Dr Ave Coolidge

Private Park Winstrom Saunders Ave Saunders r

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Karsten Heath D Heath Karsten Blue Isle Dr

Saunders Ave Saunders

Karsten Heath Dr Heath Karsten

Greenly St Dr Bay Big Riley Trails Riley

Goldeneye Ct Goldeneye

Erin Isle Dr

Tamarack St

Greenly St Dr Bay Big Riley Trails Riley

Goldeneye Ct Goldeneye Lake Macatawa Erin Isle Dr Dr Haven Bay

Bower St Tamarack St

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Vermae Dr

Scotch Dr

Driftwood Dr

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Scotch Dr

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Ashley Ln Driftwood Dr Albert C. Albert

Judith St Harbor Inn St Ave Jenison

Preserve Lake St N 168th Ave 168th N Ashley Ln Albert C. Albert

S 168th Ave 168th S

Judith St Ave 168th S Woodlark Dr Keppel Forest Keppel Park Ave Park

N 168th Ave 168th N

Breeze Dr Ave 168th S Woodlark Dr Ave 168th S Keppel Forest Keppel

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Rolling Oaks Ln Oaks Rolling

Rolling Oaks Ln Oaks Rolling Ave Navajo Navajo Ave Navajo

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Jacobusse Ct

S BristolS St

Jacobusse Ct

S BristolS St Leigh Ct Leigh Algonquin Ave Algonquin Lakeridge Dr Ct Leigh

Algonquin Ave Algonquin Lakeridge Dr

Brighton St

N Bristol St Bristol N N Bristol St Bristol N

Marlacoba Dr Marlacoba Dr

Cheyenne Ave Cheyenne Cheyenne Ave Cheyenne Eagle Lake Dr Lake Eagle

Eagle Lake Dr Lake Eagle Cougar Ct Cougar Ct

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Shore Oaks EastLn 170th Ave 170th 170th Ave 170th Elderwood Ave Elderwood Whispering Dune Dr Avenue Elderwood Ave Elderwood Whispering Dune Dr Avenue

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S Lakeshore Dr Lakeshore S Third Ave

Lake Forest Dr Forest Lake First Ave

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Inavale Ave Hollywood Ave Hollywood Oak Bluff Ct Beach)

Lakeview Rd Oak Bluff Ct

Ventura Dr St First Park (Ottawa Park

Holland State Holland

Lakeview Rd Dr Lakeshore N

Fourth St

Ventura Dr St First

Fith St Park (Ottawa Park

Holland State Holland Third St Dr Lakeshore N Fourth St Dr Bluff Sunset

Eighth St

Fith St Lakeview Ave

Warner Dr

Third St

Sunset Bluff Dr Bluff Sunset Lakes Edge Dr Edge Lakes

Eighth St Lakeview Ave Dr Crest

Warner Dr

Lakefront Dr Lakefront

Lakes Edge Dr Edge Lakes Bay Rd

Crest Dr Crest Timberlee Dr Private

Lakefront Dr Lakefront Parks Beach Bay Rd

Michigan Ave TimberleeMichigan Dr Private Lake Ct

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Park Township Park Beach Parks Beach Wk Crescent

South St Seawatch Rd Seawatch

Lake Ct Ave Michigan Terrace Ave

Historic Ottawa Historic Park Township Park Crescent Wk Crescent

South St *Based on property tax classification. tax onproperty *Based Seawatch Rd Seawatch Terrace Ave Lakeside Rd Tunnel Park Tunnel

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Park Township Master Plan - 2011 11 the county, include show barns and a grandstand jurisdiction over all public roads in the township. The township’s role, overlooking a harness racing track. There are also in terms of transportation, consists of coordinating with and advising campgrounds and picnic areas on the site. Oppo- the Road Commission on township issues and needs. There is a public site the Fair Grounds on the north side of Ottawa perception, however, that township government alone controls the Beach Road is the Park Township Airport. This gen- future development and maintenance of roads. While the township eral aviation airport is owned by the Township and may not control the road network, other modes of transportation, such leased to and operated by Ottawa Aviation. See as multi-use paths and the airport, fall within their jurisdiction. Good the next section, Transportation, for more informa- transportation connections with the region and beyond are important tion. and make living, working, and commuting easy in Park Township.

The remaining public/quasi-public Functional Classification uses are churches, private schools and government facilities. The Town- The township’s road network is comprised of four types; 1) County ship Hall is on 152nd Avenue, adja- Primary, 2) County Local, 3) County Subdivision, and 4) Private. Pri- cent to the airport. mary roads are major thoroughfares carrying large volumes of traffic. Primary roads include North Lakeshore Avenue, South Shore Drive, Lakewood Boulevard, Butternut Drive, and the heavily traveled Ottawa Transportation Beach Road. Local roads connect subdivision and residential streets to The Transportation Map shows Park primary routes, and county subdivision roads are those within subdivi- Township’s road network and non- sions dedicated to the public. Private roads are generally maintained motorized pathway system. The town- by homeowner associations, individual property owners, or through ship is well connected to surround- other agreements. ing communities, with key regional thoroughfares accessing destinations Traffic Volume such as Holland State Park via Ot- Ottawa Beach Road is the most heavily traveled road in the township. tawa Beach Road, “Big Red,” by way In 2011, Ottawa Beach Road averaged over 12,000 daily trips with of South Shore Drive, and the town- some segments experiencing nearly 18,000 trips. However, seasonal ship’s six miles of Lake Michigan residents, tourists and local visitors contribute to even higher traf- shoreline along North Lakeshore fic volumes during the summer months, but are not included in the Avenue. East/west routes through the County’s fall traffic counts. The compact residential and cottage areas township provide access to US-31, surrounding Lake Macatawa and Holland State Park also contribute to connecting southbound to Holland the traffic volumes. Numerous concerns have been expressed about and the southern lakeshore communi- congestion and traffic and pedestrian safety along Ottawa Beach ties and north to Grand Haven and Road, particularly near Holland State Park. Other primary and local Muskegon. While Lake Macatawa may be a major roads in the township range from 1,500 to 8,000 average daily trips. amenity it is, however, an impediment to intra- Recognizing the impact of land use on roadway conditions and traffic township access. It separates SouthSide residents is important for making future land use and density decisions. from the majority of the township to the north and makes reliance on the City of Holland street net- Crash Data work necessary. High traffic volumes typically translate to a high number of traffic ac- The Ottawa County Road Commission maintains 12 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 1

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Park Township Master Plan - 2011 13 cidents. Between 2006 and 2008, Ottawa Beach • 160th Avenue between Ransom Street and James Street Road experienced 119 traffic accidents (almost 20% of all accidents in the township), two of which • Old Orchard between South Shore Drive and 32nd Street involved bicyclists. For the same period, traffic ac- Non-motorized pathways that connect neighborhoods, schools, and cidents in the other areas of the township primarily parks add to the quality of life in Park Township. To facilitate their involved high traffic intersections (i.e. 152nd Ave. timely and cost-effective construction, future bike path extensions and Lakewood Blvd., Butternut Ave. and 148th should be prioritized and included in the Capital Improvement Plan Ave., 160th Ave. and Lakewood Blvd., etc.) and (CIP), which the township has not had a prior to this Master Plan. driveway turning movements. Roadway improvements that include access management, opportu- Transit nities for all modes of transportation, and context sensitive design can help mitigate congestion, The Macatawa Area Express (MAX) is the public transit provider for provide increased pedestrian safety, the Holland/Zeeland region. The MAX serves the cities of Holland and help reduce the potential for and Zeeland, as well as Holland Township. MAX is funded by federal accidents. and state grants and a millage that applies to the City of Holland and Holland Township. Zeeland contracts with MAX for demand response Non-Motorized Transporta- service for residents. Park Township, however, does not participate tion in MAX and it is not served by any other public transit. Some township residents have expressed a desire to participate in the MAX and Park Township’s extensive network believe exploring public transporta- of bike paths connects neighbor- tion options is prudent, considering the hoods with key destinations and township’s aging population and the generally follow many of the major fact that most commercial and personal roadways (see Transportation map services are located outside its borders. for locations). Bikes are currently accommodated on a mix of multi- Airport use paths and on expanded and striped shoulders that effectively The Park Township Airport is a basic util- function as on-street bike lanes. ity airport with facilities for recreational, Construction of new bike paths environmental, emergency, and educational use. Established in 1934, and maintenance is funded by a property tax of the airport is one of the oldest continually operating airports in the 0.4 mills that in 2010 generated approximately State of Michigan. Park Township owns and leases the airport and $460,000. Presently, township staff are responsible assigns all maintenance and operations to Ottawa Aviation, a private for bike path maintenance, though the township company. While the township has little to do with day-to-day opera- has discussed contracting this service with other tions, it did recently participate in several forward-looking discussions municipalities. with Ottawa Aviation and airport staff. The public has also expressed support for the airport. Residents feel the airport is an important part While new pathways are currently not planned, a of township character and history, in addition to providing air travel discussion of future extensions includes: and recreation opportunities. • Greenly between 152nd Avenue and 168th Avenue 14 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 following are a few highlights of the demo- Demographic and graphic changes experienced by Park Township. ocial haracteristics • A 2.1% population increase is expected S C by the year 2030 from the 2010 popu-

Data gathering is a regular step when preparing lation of 17,802 to 18,175. FIGURE 1 -- Population 1960 - 2030 (2013 Projections) a township master plan. However, information 50,000 is often just compiled and reported; rarely is it • The population aged 50 to 69 in- analyzed to see how it reflects the character of creased 51.3% between 2000 and 40,000 a community or how it can affect future change. 2010, while those aged 25 to 44 Just as important is the need to know if condi- decreased 27.7%. 30,000 tions, as they exist today, will allow Park Town- • The median income in the township 20,000 ship to shape its vision for the future. 17,579 17,802 18,069 18,175 increased just over 6% from 2000 to 13,541 High unemployment, particularly in the manu- 2010. 10,354 10,000 facturing sector, has changed the economic 6,639 • Housing in the township is afford- 4,207 landscape of Michigan. In turn, this has af- able for most residents, but the cost 0 fected the current and projected demographics 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 of housing increased as a percentage Holland city Holland Township Park Township Port Sheldon Township of many Michigan communities. The 2010 U.S. Sources: US Census Bureau of household income between 2000 Ottawa County Planning Dept. Census and population projections conducted in and 2010, particularly for households the first half of the 2010s paint a bright future earning less than $50,000 annually. for Park Township and Ottawa County as the township and region begin to recover from the recessionary period in the late 2000s. What Population FIGURE 2 - Population Estimates & Projections, 2010-2030 follows is a thumbnail sketch of Park Township State of Ottawa Holland Park Port Sheldon A projection of Park Township’s future popula- Year Holland City in 2010 and how it compares to Ottawa County Michigan County Township Township Township tion is helpful to determine whether current 2000 9,938,444 238,314 27,846 28,911 17,579 4,503 and its neighbors. Data up to and including the 2001 10,004,341 243,438 27,741 30,728 17,794 4,565 and planned land use patterns are appropri- 2010 Census are examined and how current es- 2002 10,037,303 246,239 27,418 31,833 17,870 4,576 ate, given a realistic assessment of the future. 2003 10,065,881 249,129 27,336 32,837 18,020 4,608 timates and projections differ from previous as- 2004 10,090,280 252,229 27,161 33,217 18,161 4,619 Since 1960, Park Township has experienced a 2005 10,093,266 254,231 26,876 33,597 18,328 4,634 sumptions. In fact, the most recent 2010 Census 2006 10,083,878 256,512 26,743 33,917 18,279 4,659 relatively constant rate of growth; approximately 2007 10,049,790 258,461 26,789 34,091 18,298 4,659 data indicate 17,802 people live in Park Town- 2008 9,946,889 261,906 33,770 34,778 17,924 4,311 55% between 1960 and 1980 and 30% be- ship. This careful look at population growth, 2009 9,901,591 262,879 33,333 35,253 17,846 4,268 tween 1980 and 2000 (see Figure 2). Popula- 2010 9,883,640 263,801 33,051 35,636 17,802 4,240 age, and other vital elements of the township’s 2011 9,876,187 266,176 32,994 35,981 17,974 4,282 tion estimates completed in 2013 projected Park 2012 9,883,360 269,099 n/a n/a n/a n/a people and its use of land provides a base for 2020 9,933,571 285,927 33,214 37,237 18,516 4,179 Township’s population to climb to 18,516 by the 2030 10,435,681 306,962 35,874 43,566 18,175 4,064 Change realizing a desired future. 5.59% 16.36% 8.54% 22.25% 2.10% -4.15% year 2020. Compared to census data for the '10 - '30 Sources: US Census Bureau, Ottawa County The composition of Park Township is changing year 2010, this is a 3% increase in the number significantly and, consistent with many other of residents. However, these projections were communities across the country, its population calculated during a time of recovering economic is aging. Similar to national trends and those conditions after the collapse of the housing mar- of many of its neighbors, Park Township is also ket and record unemployment meaning these experiencing a decrease in household size. The projections are to be viewed as very modest. In 2009, Ottawa County published revised popula- Park Township Master Plan - 2011 15 tion projections. Figure 2 lists estimates for the estimated rate of population increase between years 2001-2012 and projections for 2020 and 2000 and 2012, indicates a slowing of com- FIGURE 3 - Building Permits, 2003 - 2012 2030. Park Township’s population fluctuated munity growth though signs of recovery can be 60 very little through this decade and is not expect- seen. While the change in the number of resi- 50 ed to rapidly change in the future. dents is an important factor in making land use decisions, an analysis of their specific character- 40 Overall, however, Ottawa County is expect to istics adds the detail necessary to make better- 30 continue to grow through 2030 (and is pro- informed decisions. jected to increase by almost 20%). This is a stark 20 contrast to the 3% loss the State of Michigan 10 saw between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. The Age majority of the county’s growth will occur in the 0 Communities across the nation are getting townships, while most of the incorporated cities older; life expectancy is increasing and house- expect population figures to stabilize. Ottawa Building Permits Source: Ottawa County holds and families are getting smaller. These County’s growth rate has significantly outpaced factors are also affecting Michigan communities. state growth indicating that even during periods However, the state, as well as Park Township, is of slow or minimal growth, Ottawa County and also experiencing a decrease in the number of FIGURE 4 - Age of the Population: 1990 - 2000 particularly Holland Charter, Park, and Port Shel- 1800 residents between the ages of 20 and 34 (see don townships have remained very attractive. 1600 Figure 4). 1400

Census estimates for the years since 2000 pre- 1200 This is a noteworthy statistic because it indicates dict only a 0.5% yearly population increase in 1000 that many of our young people see a brighter Park Township and a 5.3% increase from 2000 800 2010 future elsewhere or can’t afford to live in the 2000

Number of of Number Residents 600 to 2020. If 2020 projections are correct, Park 1990 township. As shown in the age distribution table 400 Township will gain nearly 550 residents in the (Figure 4) for the period 1990 to 2000, there is 200 next decade. The decline of residential home a significant decrease in the number of township 0 starts and building permits between 2003 and residents ages 20 to 34 (10.1%). More striking is 2012 is evidence of a slowing growth rate (see the decline in the 20 to 34 age group’s share of Age Cohort Figure 3). Source: United States Census Bureau the population. In 1990, this group comprised It is important to note that Michigan experi- 23% of the total population. In 2000, the same enced significant economic recessions during the group made up only 16% of township residents, mid-1970s, early 1980s and 1990s, yet decen- and by 2010, the cohort consisted of only 12%. nial population growth rates for the Township Conversely, the number of residents in the age remained relatively stable. The latest downturn, groups 50 to 69 has increased significantly however, has affected the state and the regional (51.3%). This trend suggests that many township economy more significantly and at this point it is residents are leaving during young adulthood impossible to project accurately the true implica- (ages 20 to 34) and are either returning, or oth- tions for the Township. ers in that age bracket (ages 35 to 54) are moving to the township to start families and raise The fall in the number of building permits and children or to retire. Once children have com- home starts each year, coupled with the slow pleted high school it appears that a significant

16 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 FIGURE 5 - Population Change: 50 to 69 Age Cohort FIGURE 6 - Average Household Size 2000 2010 Geography 2000 2010 % Change Geography Population Age % of Total Population Age % of Total % of Total Pop. Park Township 2.87 2.7 -5.9% 50 to 69 Population 50 to 69 Population Change Laketown Township 2.66 2.45 -7.9% Park Township 3,367 19.2% 5,097 28.6% 9.5% Holland City 2.73 2.57 -5.9% Laketown Township 1,138 20.5% 1,838 33.4% 12.9% Holland Township 2.87 2.85 -0.7% Holland City 3,369 12.1% 4,496 17.3% 5.2% Port Sheldon Township 2.85 2.61 -8.4% Holland Township 3,759 13.0% 6,513 18.3% 5.3% Port Sheldon Township 908 20.2% 1,375 32.4% 12.3% Ottawa County 2.81 2.73 -2.8% Ottawa County 37,650 15.8% 56,735 21.5% 5.7% State of Michigan 2.56 2.49 -2.7% State of Michigan 1,824,908 18.4% 2,436,074 24.6% 6.3% Source: US Census Bureau Source: US Census Bureau

FIGURE 7 -- Household Composition number choose to move elsewhere. American household is decreasing, % of all Households Household Type % Change Further supporting this trend is an in- which is also the experience of Michi- 2000 2010 crease in median age from 32 years in gan and many communities neighbor- Married Couples with Children 39.4% 29.9% -18.0% 1990 to 35.4 years in 2000 and most ing Park Township (see Figure 6). The Married Couples without Chidren 38.3% 41.8% 24.8% recently rising to 42.1 years according decline is due to a combination of Single Parent with Children 4.6% 5.6% 30.9% to the most recent 2010 Census. several factors, including: Single Parent without Children 2.8% 3.6% 9.3% Non-Family Households 15.0% 20.6% 18.2% As seen in Figure 5, the percent of • An older population living Source: US Census Bureau township residents between the ages of alone or in smaller house- While household size has decreased 50 and 69 is higher than both the state holds. nearly 6% in the last decade, house- as a whole and Ottawa County, but hold size is relatively stable and is also similar to Laketown and Port Sheldon • Declining fertility rates (fewer the largest among other comparable Townships. The rate of change be- children born per female in communities in Ottawa County (second tween 2000 and 2010 is comparable child-bearing years), and de- to Holland Charter Township). This to surrounding communities, but less lays in family formation and indicates the community’s strength and than the state. This suggests the town- child rearing, both of which ability to attract families, and bodes ship is continuing to attract, much like are related to social and eco- well for its long-term success. However, its neighbors, residents in prime family nomic trends. during the Master Plan process it will forming years. While the loss of young • Changing household and be important to identify the elements adults is troubling, the stability and family structure (more single that help support this trend, includ- continued growth in adults between person or single parent ing job stability and growth, housing ages 35 to 54 and school age children households). choice, education, recreation opportu- suggests that Park Township remains nities, and other quality of life indica- an attractive place to live, buy homes, Park Township, experienced a slight tors. and raise and educate children. decrease in average household size from 2.92 in 1990 to 2.87 in 2000 While the average household size Household and finally to an all-time low of 2.7 in remained stable, the composition of 2010. This rate of change is similar to those households shifted slightly (see Characteristics Holland and is now comparable with Figure 7). The share of all households county figures. composed of married couples dropped Nationally, the size of the average

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 17 by nearly 10% while the percentage of the number of single person and non-family households between 2000 and 2010 increased 40% and 18%, FIGURE 8 -- Median Household Income respectively. Geography 2000 2010 % Change Park Township $65,328 $69,257 6.0% Laketown Township $60,893 $75,667 24.3% Income Holland City $42,992 $44,001 2.3% Holland Township $49,458 $50,547 2.2% Between 2000 and 2010, the median household income for township Port Sheldon Township $63,604 $66,102 3.9% residents increased by just 6%; a greater increase than most comparable Ottawa County $52,347 $55,095 5.2% communities (see Figure 8). While the median household income of the State of Michigan $44,667 $48,432 8.4% township, as a whole, increased only slightly, the number of households Source: US Census Bureau making $75,000 or more increased over 15% between 2000 and 2010, and those earning between $15,000 and $25,000 decreased 12%. FIGURE 9 - Annual Income by Age of Householder, 2000 3,000 While median household income is one statistic that helps describe the economic situation of township residents, it is important to dig deeper and 2,500 analyze which groups are experiencing higher levels of wealth. Figure 9 displays the distribution of household income among various age groups 2,000 $100,000 or more as indicated in the 2000 U.S. Census. The two groups earning the most in $75,000 to $99,999 $50,000 to $74,999 2000 were those aged 25 to 44. Figure 10 shows the same distribution for 1,500 $35,000 to $49,999 2010 and indicates the wealth has shifted to the 45 to 64 year old cohort. $25,000 to $34,999 $15,000 to $24,999 Number of of Number Households 1,000 $10,000 to $14,999 In 2010, households with a householder aged 35 to 54 years had the Less than $10,000 highest income levels. In 2000, 80.0% of householders in the same age 500 bracket earned $50,000 or more with 54.0% of them earning more than $75,000 per year. By 2010, nearly 60% of householders earning $75,000 0 Under 25 years 25 to 44 years 45 to 64 years 65 years and over or more per year were 45 to 64 year olds. This is important to note be- Age Cohort of Householder Source: United States Census Bureau cause not only are there more, older residents living in the township, but they are also wealthier. As children leave home (and clearly they are, FIGURE 10 - Annual Income by Age of Householder, 2010 based on Figure 4) and move-down or retirement housing becomes more 3,500 of a reality, housing choice and its availability in the township has implica- 3,000 tions for future growth, land use, and land use relationships.

2,500

$100,000 or more Housing 2,000 $75,000 to $99,999 $50,000 to $74,999 The type of housing in a community can greatly influence its population 1,500 $35,000 to $49,999 $25,000 to $34,999 characteristics and demographic trends. It can also affect community char- Number of of Number Households $15,000 to $24,999 1,000 acter, particularly through residential densities, visual appearance and by $10,000 to $14,999 Less than $10,000 the consumption of land. The mix of housing types, their age, and cost can 500 also affect demand and determine who can afford to live there and who 0 cannot. Under 25 years 25 to 44 years 45 to 64 years 65 years and over Age Cohort of Householder As shown in Figure 11, just over 86% of all housing units in Park Township Source: United States Census Bureau

18 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 were occupied by permanent residents with very few vacant homes. How- FIGURE 11 - Housing Units by Tenure, 2010 ever, vacancy rates did increase slightly between 2000 and 2010 (1.96% 100% 4.5% 4.1% 4.6% to 4.1%) Because of the township’s location along Lake Michigan, the 5.8% 7.3% 8.8% 8.2% township has a high number of seasonal or recreational homes. Accord- 95%

2.7% ing to the 2010 Census, 10% of housing units in the township were clas- 0.6% sified as such. Port Sheldon and Laketown Townships have similar rates of 0.9% 9.9% 90% 12.3% seasonal housing units due to their similar locations along the lake. This 5.8% 13.5% suggests that Park Township, while located in a resort environment, has Vacant % of Housing Units Housing of % 85% Seasonal 91.2% a balance of seasonal and year-round residents similar to other Ottawa 91.5% 91.0% Occupied County communities. 80% 85.4% 86.0% 85.6% In order to attract and retain residents, housing must be affordable; there- 81.9% fore, an important consideration is the price of owner-occupied homes. 75% Michigan Ottawa Laketown Holland City Holland Park Port Sheldon Figure 12 shows median values for single family, owner-occupied homes County Township Township Township Township based on 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census data. Housing values increased at Geography Source: United States Census Bureau a similar rate to the State and greater than Ottawa County. Further rein- forcing Park Township’s desirability, the township enjoys one of the highest median home values in the county. FIGURE 12 -- Median Home Value Geography 2000 2010 % Change Affordability Park Township $158,000 $204,100 29.2% Laketown Township $158,700 $192,200 21.1% Affordability can be gauged by determining the percentage of gross Holland City $103,600 $132,600 28.0% monthly household income spent on housing costs (i.e. mortgage or rent). Holland Township $121,600 $142,100 16.9% It is generally accepted that monthly housing costs should not exceed 30% Port Sheldon Township $174,300 $236,100 35.5% Ottawa County $128,800 $161,200 25.2% of a household’s gross monthly income. State of Michigan $110,300 $144,200 30.7% Source: US Census Bureau As shown in Figure 13, the total number of households spending 30% or more of their gross monthly income on housing rose 7% between 2000 and 2010 from 17% to 24%. The rate of homeowners spending 30% or FIGURE 13 - Households Spending More than 30% of Monthly Income more on housing costs is lower than other communities and the county on Housing Costs (see Figure 14). While it appears the majority of township households live 60% in homes that are affordable to them, housing is less affordable for households earning less than $50,000, annually. According to the 2010 Census, 50% 51% 53.1% of households making less than $50,000 per year spent 30% or 40% more of their gross monthly income on housing. While this figure is similar to comparable communities, it has risen sharply from only 37% in 2000 37% and just 19% in 1990 (see Figures 13 and 14). Housing as a percentage 30% 2000 2010 of household income became even more expensive for households earning Housing Costs 24% more than $50,000 with 12% of households in this bracket spending more 20% than 30% of their income on housing costs (an increase of 8% from 2000). 17% 10% 12% Further examination of housing affordability highlights the difference be- 8% % of Householdsof % SpedingIncomefor 30%than of More 0% All Households Households Earning Less than Households Earning More $50,000 Annually than $50,000 Annually Park Township Master Plan - 2011 19 tween renter-and owner-occupied households. Owner-occupied housing FIGURE 14 -- Percent of Households Spending 30% or More on Housing, 2010 may be becoming less affordable as a percentage of household income, Laketown Holland Holland Port Sheldon Ottawa Geography Park Township State of Michigan Township City Township Township County particularly for households earning less than $50,000. Between 2000

26.0% 27.2% 35.2% 29.8% 28.7% 29.4% 35.0% and 2010, the number of owner-occupied households with housing costs All Households Households exceeding 30% of their monthly income rose 7%, (see Figure 15). House- Earning Less 53.1% 44.4% 53.3% 48.8% 45.5% 47.4% 56.4% holds affected most by this increase are those earning less than $50,000 than $50,000 Source: US Census Bureau annually. In 2000, 39% of households earning $50,000 or less spent 30% or more of their income for housing. This figure jumped to 54% in 2010, more than half of Park Township residents making $50,000 or less. The FIGURE 15 - Owner-Occupied Households Spending 30% of Monthly Income on Housing Costs increasing median home value shows further the increasing cost of hous- 60% ing compared to income. The median home value increased 29% between 2000 and 2010 from $158,000 to $204,100 (as shown in Figure 12). 54% 50% Regionally, home values rose to $165,100 for the Holland-Grand Haven metropolitan area in 2008. 40% 39% While home ownership is the most common housing choice in Park Town- 30% ship, renting may be an important option for many individuals and fami- 2000 2010 lies. Just as affordable housing stock is important to attracting and retain- Housing Costs 24% 20% ing residents, affordable rental units are equally vital. Between 2000 and 17% 2010, like owner-occupied households, the total number of renting house- 10% holds spending 30% or more of their income on rent increased 8% (see Figure 16). Similar to owner-occupied households, the number of renting

% of Householdsof % SpedingIncomefor 30%than of More 0% All Owner-Occupied Households Owner-Occupied Households Earning households earning less than $50,000 and spending 30% of their income Less than $50,000 Annually on rent rose slightly by 6%. Overall, the cost of renting in the township is higher than home ownership as a percentage of household income, but it FIGURE 16 - Renter-Occupied Households Spending 30% of Monthly may be becoming more affordable. Income on Housing Costs 45% Even though the cost of homes has outpaced household incomes, the 40% township may not necessarily have an affordable housing issue. Between 39% 35% 1997 and 2005, home values rose exponentially across the country, particularly in Michigan, as well as in California, Florida, Nevada, Arizona, 30% 33%

Oregon, and Colorado. This housing bubble was encouraged primarily by 28% 25% relaxed lending standards and low interest rates. Many homeowners took 20% 2000 advantage of increased home values by selling their homes and moving 20% 2010 Housing Costs 15% up to larger, more expensive houses. Homeowners who did not “move up”

10% often borrowed against the increased equity in their homes for personal consumption, home improvements, or to pay down credit card debt. Park 5% Township is an attractive community given its location along the lakeshore, 0%

% of Householdsof % SpedingIncomefor 30%than of More schools, and recreation amenities. With access to equity and low interest All Renter-Occupied Households Renter-Occupied Households Earning Less than $50,000 Annually mortgages, some households may have chosen to spend more of their income on housing just to live in Park Township. When the housing bubble burst in 2008 and unemployment began to rise sharply, many homeown-

20 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 ers found themselves with an unmanageable debt burden. This is evident FIGURE 17 - Home Foreclosures, 2004 - 2012 in Figure 17 by the rising number of foreclosures in Ottawa County. While annual foreclosures declined for most of Ottawa County, Park Township saw a 54% increase in between 2008 and 2009, and 416 foreclosures 200 since 2004. However, foreclosures have waned in recent years as a prom- ising sign of economic recovery and stability. 150 While the future of the housing market is uncertain, home values and housing expenses as a percentage of income should stabilize. Having affordable owner- and renter-occupied housing choices is critical for an aging population as smaller families and couples seek homes that fit new 100 and changing lifestyles. Employment 50 Park Township is primarily a bedroom community. In 2011, 92.8% of township residents, age 16 and older, worked somewhere other than Park 0 Township. Most worked elsewhere in Ottawa County (76.5%) and nearly 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 County Average Holland City Source: Ottawa County all, (97.8%) worked within the Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon metro- Holland Township Port Sheldon Township politan area. Of the approximately 883 jobs located in Park Township, less than 25% are filled by township residents.

As expected, most township residents working in Ottawa County are employed in Holland or Holland Charter Township. In 2000, the largest employment sector was manufacturing, which employed 35.7% of township residents, followed by education, health, and social services (19.9%), and retail trade (10.5%). By 2010, the manufacturing sector only employed 22.2% of Park Township residents as education, health, and social services supplanted manufacturing as the primary employment sector in the township (25.7%). Township residents hold various occupations within these employment sectors, but most workers (42.1%) hold management or professional occupations. Fifteen percent of the population holds sales and office positions followed by 4.4% working in production and transportation related fields.

The United States economy has changed significantly in the last decade, particularly in Michigan. The total workforce living in the Holland-Grand Haven Metropolitan area peaked in December of 1999. At the same time, the area enjoyed a low 2.3% unemployment rate (see Figure 18). In 2008, the region began to see a sharp rise in unemployment that peaked in early 2010 at 14%. This unprecedented rate is linked to a number of factors, but the greatest impact has been from the decline in Michigan’s manufactur-

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 21 ing sector. Global competition, decreasing consumer spending, and an increased cost of living are just a few factors having a considerable impact on the manufacturing sector. Michigan’s west coast has a long tradition of factory production, from furniture makers to automotive suppliers. The number of manufacturing jobs in the Holland-Grand Haven metropolitan area peaked in June 2000 (see Figure 19). Until this time, the number of service-providing occupations paralleled the goods-producing sector at a rate of approximately 1.45 service jobs for every manufacturing position.

Since 2000, the number of goods-producing jobs has declined 43% while service employment has remained relatively flat. As of February 2010, the service industry employed 70% of the metro area’s workforce. The regional decline in the goods producing industry is mirrored in Park Town- ship. Figure 20 shows the change in employment by industry sector for the workforce living in the township. Manufacturing jobs declined nearly 28% between 2000 and 2008, while the professional and management positions along with jobs in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry rose 49% and 45%, respectively. This is not surprising given the attraction of lakeshore communities. Even though unemployment is rising, the total workforce in the area has only declined slightly. This indicates that either the unemployed cannot sell their homes to seek employment elsewhere, or Figure 20 - Park Township Employment by Industry Sector, 2000-2010 they do not want to relocate and are settling for underemployment or alter- 3,500 native employment in a different sector, such as the service industry. Service 3,267 industry jobs typically pay less than jobs in the goods-producing sector, 3,000 which may result in a longer term decline in total household income.

2,500 The fact that families are willing to accept less income and higher hous-

2,000 ing costs speaks to Park Township’s attractiveness, along with neighboring 1,995 1,939 1,823 1,892 lakeshore communities, as a desirable place to live, work, and raise a 1,500 1,600 family.

1,000 958 919 Conclusion

500 573 617 490 498 430 467 In spite of the recent economic downturn, Park Township remains a desir-

0 able place to live, work, raise a family and recreate. The many great assets Manufacturing Educational, Retail Trade Professional & Arts & Finance & All Other of the township – lakes Michigan and Macatawa, its location within and Health, & Management Recreation Insurance Industries Social Services near population and employment areas, the many fine parks and excel- 2000 2010 lent schools –have helped to keep Park Township stable in spite of falling property values and high unemployment. As a result, Park Township is well positioned to take advantage as the economy begins to recover and stabilize.

22 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Based on initial stakeholder interviews, facilitated discussions with the CHAPTER THREE Committee for the Future, Planning Commission, Township Board and general public attending those meetings, key community issues and opportunities were identified and then translated into township goals and an overall vision describing its aspirations. In addition, a series of diagrams were prepared to illustrate the natural and manmade elements that help define the character of the township and its subareas, and that require either protection or enhancement. This information was “tested” in a series of public workshops.

As a result, the vision statement was refined and the goals prioritized to reflect the public’s perspective. These elements provide structure for the Master Plan and can also help guide the community when making decisions about Park Township’s future. The vi- Planning Framework sion and goals, and the future land use policies based upon them, are dynamic and subject to change; therefore, regular review by the Planning Commission ensures they remain current and valid, reflecting changing trends and circumstances.

Public Involvement The master plan was guided by the Park Township Committee for the Future, a group of nine citizens appointed by the Township Board. Its constituent members represented a broad spectrum of township perspec- tives, addressing topics like agriculture, business, real estate and economic development, as well as the various geographic areas of the township. The Committee was tasked with guiding the consultants through the master planning process. Stakeholder Interviews In conjunction with meetings (all of which were open to the public) of the Planning Commission, Township Board and the Committee for the Future to kick off the process, the township identified individuals and groups, each with a stake in the community’s future, to interview. These stakeholders were interviewed by the consultants to better understand Park Township’s strengths, as well as the issues affecting the use of land and their impact on everyday life. The results of all meeting and stakeholder discussions were compiled and categorized by the resulting topic headings. Following is an example summary of some of the community values, issues and opportunities gleaned from these discussions:

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 23 Quality of Life/Community Character • The development process needs to be predictable and result in good design • A key Township strength is its long history of being a desirable bedroom community and its • Define community principles natural beauty Economy/ Economic Policies • Look at the character of specific areas of the township - honor those features • Key threats to Park Township’s sustainability are the poor economy and declining funding sources • Our tourists and visitors are important - grow visitors and create a “visitor’s realm” focusing on • Look to help residents with the reality of the new Lakes Macatawa and Michigan economy by changing rules and regulations

Land Use/ Development • Maintain property values in the Township • The tough conflicts are about growth vs. no Regionalism/ Cooperation growth • Intergovernmental coordination is an issue – • There should really be no more new develop- need better communication between the state, ment in the Township – instead, fill what already county and local municipalities exists • Get people to participate and build a sense of • Need a Town Center in the Township – a place to community go to eat, for dry cleaning; it could have residen- Government Services tial, but it must be a more walkable environment • Need to address storm water quality – Township Transportation/Transit/Parking needs to be more proactive

• State Park – parking is a problem, cars park all • The Township should be a good steward of the along Ottawa Beach Road creating congestion environment and a dangerous situation for pedestrians, bikers and drivers • Infrastructure – where do water/sewer/drains fit into the Master Plan? • Look at the design of Ottawa Beach Road – it narrows from four to two lanes at 160th Avenue A full summary of the stakeholder interviews can be found – does it have to be four lanes to the east? in the Appendix. • Provide connectivity

Planning and Development Policies/Regula- tions • Park Township has a history of being anti-development – its codes and regulations are too restrictive

24 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Public Workshops In advance of the planning process, the Township and the Commit- tee for the Future identified seven subareas that were defined by their distinct character, geography or land uses. They were also deemed to require special attention during the master planning process. They are briefly described in this chapter and are shown on page 18. The subareas were then assessed based on attributes like their physical setting, road network, natural and man-made features and development character. All of this information was then shared with the public in a series of seven meetings, held in different locations around the township:

Public Workshop Dates and Focus August 18, 2010 - Park Central August 25, 2010 - Midtown August 18, 2010 - South Side August 25, 2010 - North Country August 19, 2010 - Bay to Beach September 16 - South Side (a second August 19, 2010 - Waukazoo Woods South Side meeting was held to ensure maximum neighborhood participation)

Approximately 275 people took part in these meetings, which also afforded an opportunity to provide input on the Township Parks and Recreation Plan, developed concurrent with the Master Plan. Those attending participated in facilitated town hall style discussions, where ideas and concerns to consider while developing the plan were identified. Comment cards, a questionnaire, voting boxes and maps were also employed to secure additional input. This offered an opportunity for the public to comment on the draft goals and vision statement and park and recreation priorities (the prioritized goals are described in detail in the next section).

The meetings were lively and the participants were very willing to provide input. Several major issues or themes became evident, and were often repeated from workshop to workshop, including:

• Protect the Lake Michigan shoreline

• Preserve the character of tree-lined streets, like Lakeshore Avenue

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 25 • Preserve the agricultural and rural character of the township

• Preserve and enhance the historic cottage neighborhoods

• Ensure public access to Lake Macatawa

• Address access, parking, and congestion concerns along Ottawa Beach Road

• Better utilize the airport and the fairgrounds

• Promote and protect low density development in the South Side

• Plan for commercial development at Ottawa Beach Road and 152nd Avenue that fits community character

• Enhance public access to the “Big Red” lighthouse

• Do not accommodate additional commercial development west of 168th Avenue

• Construct a multi-use path along Greenly Road

• Protect Lake Macatawa water quality

Based on the public input, the refined vision and prioritized community goals formed the basis for specific sub area land use concepts, which are explored in detail in Chapter 4. In addition, they are the foundation for the future land use plan outlined in the next chapter.

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A small neighborhood scale commercial district is located South Side on 160th Avenue and nearby is the Maatman Center and The South Side subarea (Figure 21) is that portion of Park Virginia Park, which serve as a community center and Township located on the south shore of Lake Macatawa. park for the neighborhood. The now-closed Harrington It faces some unique issues and land use challenges Elementary School campus, while an unfortunate casualty because it is physically separated from the rest of the of changing demographics, does provide an additional township by Lake Macatawa and the City of Holland. The opportunity to build on this pattern of neighborhood and subarea is characterized by lakefront cottages, seasonal community serving land uses. homes and large residences, resort and water-oriented businesses, a small commercial and service corridor on While enhanced access to the Big Red Lighthouse was 160th Avenue, older suburban neighborhoods with large identified as a desired goal at the public workshops, cur- trees that add an almost rural feel, and the most-recog- rently the only way for hikers to get there is via a private nized symbol of the township, the “Big Red” lighthouse. sidewalk hugging the Lake Macatawa Channel from the west terminus of South Shore Drive. Since public parking The South Side is a study in contrasts – from suburban is extremely limited and controlled by a security gate, it is inland neighborhoods and large homes on the Lake Ma- difficult for visitors to park and then walk to their destina- catawa shore, to the historic resort cottages in Macatawa tion. Given the limited options to significantly increase Park; the South Side is the most diverse of the subareas. public parking and improve access to the lighthouse, Opinions also run high here partly because of the recent major enhancements will be a challenge. proposal to redevelop the former Point West property. While that property is currently commercially zoned, South Side property owners and workshop participants except for the remaining steel structure, little is there to also wished to control and limit additional development, indicate the presence of the former Point West restaurant, or redevelopment in this area. While much of the South opened after the Hotel Macatawa was demolished. The Side has residential densities typical for mid-20th century site’s redevelopment will include several new dwelling suburban neighborhoods, at approximately three units units. per acre, Macatawa Park itself has a completely different pattern of development. With its remote parking, This subarea shares several assets and challenges. South sidewalks functioning as pedestrian streets and small Shore Drive, the major east-west road, once flanked by lots, some ranging as narrow as 40 to 50 feet, it is much large trees and enclosed by an overhead canopy, now denser and has a character quite different than it sur- presents a wide expanse of pavement with a poorly de- roundings. Recent efforts to enhance water services in fined separation between private yards and the roadway. this area will help to make it safer from fires, as well as It mainly consists of two lanes, no curbs and wide paved providing public water to more isolated homes. shoulders expanded in some locations to allow on-street parking. Also missing is a grassed parkway with trees to define a safe transition between the street, sidewalks and flanking front yards. In fact, in some areas, such as around the Eldean Shipyard, it is impossible to tell where the public right-of-way ends and private property begins. A recent study of the Bay Road corridor offers recommendations to address thses short-comings.

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Bay to Beach warn visitors as the park reaches capacity. The Bay to Beach subarea (Figure 22) starts where Ottawa Other recreational facilities are located along the Ottawa Beach Road skirts the edge of Big Bay and ends at Hol- Beach corridor. A DNR boat launch adjacent to Anchor- land State Park. It is the most heavily travelled and active age Marina provides access to the lake, but poses parking area in the township. Several businesses, including mari- and traffic challenges because the parking lot is located nas and restaurants are located here, as well as historic on the opposite side of the street from the ramp. The homes and cottages (the West Michigan Park Association Township-owned Chippewa Point is essentially a road- on the State Register of Historic Places is near the west end that juts out into Lake Macatawa, offering spectacular end of the corridor) and the historic Ottawa Beach pump- views of the lake and shoreline. house (planned for a local history museum). Because of While the subarea has some long established commer- summertime traffic volumes and the intense uses and cial icons (the Ottawa Beach Inn restaurant, the General activities, Bay to Beach faces some unique challenges. Store, and several marinas), a perspective was clearly ex- These are related to respecting the character of existing pressed to avoid any additional commercial development development, urban design, calming traffic for pedestri- west of 168th Avenue. However, as existing commercial ans and bicyclists and capitalizing on the Lake Macatawa uses are redeveloped or are upgraded, their architectural waterfront. character should reflect the residential, resort and cottage With Holland State Park as its main destination, Ot- character of the area. The architectural qualities of the tawa Beach Road carries a significant amount of traffic, Dune Dogz Restaurant begin to reflect those goals. particularly during the short summer season and traffic backups past 168th Avenue are not uncommon. This impacts homes along the corridor and the small but thriv- ing neighborhoods along Lake Macatawa’s north shore. While many visitors staying in nearby campgrounds, resort hotels and rental homes may choose to walk or bike to the beach, traffic lanes and the path used by pedestrians and bikers along this stretch of Ottawa Beach Road are for the most part not clearly separated. This can make for a very uncomfortable and potentially dangerous walking and biking experience. Coupled with day trip- pers attempting to park anywhere along the corridor to avoid entrance fees, as the State Park fills up during busy periods and traffic is turned away, congestion only builds, worsening the experience for unfortunate walkers or bikers. A strong desire to improve pedestrian safety and lessen congestion was expressed during multiple workshops. Several suggestions included creating a shuttle service from the Ottawa County Fairgrounds to the State Park, as well as electronic signs located east of 168th Avenue to

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subdued approach may be warranted with simple bike Waukazoo Woods access and a trail. This unique and heavily wooded neighborhood (Figure 23) lies between the two large bays on the north shore of Other than the access points to Lake Macatawa and the Lake Macatawa, between Big Bay and Pine Creek Bay. In small Chief Waukazoo Park, there really are no other 1833 an Ottawa Indian village of about 300 was located parks or public open spaces located in Waukazoo. on Black Lake, now Lake Macatawa. The village was led However, on the north side of Waukazoo Drive on the Big by Chief Waukazoo, recognized by his followers as a Bay side of the neighborhood, there are several vacant, prophet and by local settlers as an orator. The Ottawa ad- wooded lots, which if acquired, could provide an oppor- opted many of the customs of their white neighbors, such tunity for additional park land. As the lots surrounding the as dress and the use of oxen, carts plows and axes. They entire edge of Lake Macatawa are almost fully developed, built log buildings for storage, but preferred to live in their with lawns manicured right up to the shoreline, runoff and traditional wigwams. Many of these Indians were con- chemical loading are concerns. If addressed properly and verted to Christianity. In 1839 the Protestants in the village by employing best management practices added public established the “Old Wing Mission” southeast of here. spaces could help enhance the Lake’s water quality. The Catholics chose a site on the other side of Black Lake to build their church and consecrated a cemetery there in 1841. On June 1, 1849, the Waukazoo band moved to the Grand Traverse Bay area, founding the village of Waukazooville, which was annexed by Northport in 1852.

Today, Waukazoo Woods contains a great variety of homes of many styles, mainly located, as the name suggests, on wooded lots. The heavy canopy of mature trees, coupled with its proximity to the shore of Lake Macatawa, makes this neighborhood a very desirable place. How- ever, recent disease outbreaks such as the 2000 discovery of beech bark disease in Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas has marked a major shift in the ecology of northern hardwood forests, placing neighborhoods with large mature beech trees, like Waukazoo Woods, at risk.

Several area “road ends” in the Waukazoo subarea provide access to Lake Macatawa and are viewed as opportunities to enhance the public’s enjoyment of waterfronts. The most developed is the Ashwood Preserve, on the Big Bay shore. Overall public sentiment suggests all road end public properties should be considered important assets and they should be preserved and upgraded based on the character of their surroundings. In some more visible locations this could mean parking and amenities such as benches, paths and overlook decks. In others, a more

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Residents also noted parking issues around Tunnel Park. Shoreline When the parking lots fill, visitors park on Lake Shore Av- The entire expanse of the Lake Michigan shore north of enue or Perry Street, leading to congestion and potential Holland State Park is incorporated in this subarea (Figure pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. Unfortunately, this can also 24 and 25), including all lands on both sides of Lake- happen even when parking in Tunnel Park is available shore Avenue. The spectacular canopy of legacy trees since some visitors park their vehicles outside the Park to along Lakeshore Avenue is one of Park Township’s most avoid entrance fees. Some suggestions included adding identifiable features. This subarea is also characterized by parking on the nearby Holland Board of Public Works large lakefront homes and cottages and newer residen- property to alleviate congestion, or increased enforce- tial developments on the east side of Lakeshore Avenue. ment. Tunnel Park, one of the oldest and most popular Ottawa County parks, is located here, as is the recently expanded Camp Geneva, a historic summer camp and retreat center founded by the Reformed Church in 1948.

Two important aspects of the subarea stand out. First, scenic Lake Shore Avenue provides access to the lakefront homes and developments and is enveloped by a slowly disappearing canopy of mature maples. This drive with its landmark trees helps define the character of the township making it a particularly memorable experience for motorists, bikers and pedestrians alike. However, strong views have been shared between residents wishing to replace lost or diseased trees and utility companies and the Road Commission. Residents’ desires to maintain and preserve trees, as well as replace them, have run afoul of company and agency policies that could result in changing the face of this scenic drive. On the positive side, discussions are beginning between all parties to develop more reasonable and responsive regulations.

The other element is public access to Lake Michigan. In addition to the beach at Tunnel Park, there are four “road end” access points off Lake Shore Avenue. Upgrading these, similar to the recommendations for road ends on Lake Macatawa to enhance public access, was identified as an important value. The RIley Street road-end has been improved to provide better access. Parking, benches and accessible viewing decks could be added to the others so more people can enjoy the beach and Lake Michigan views.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 35 Figure 26 - Park Central Park Central The Park Central subarea (Figure 26) contains some of the township’s major centers of activity: the Township Hall, the Park Township Airport and the Ottawa County Fair Grounds (both owned by the Township), as well as Waukazoo Elementary School. It also includes several well-established neighborhoods surrounding Cooper-Van Wieren Park and on both sides of Ottawa Beach Road, west of the airport and the Fairgrounds. Located here is also Waukazoo Plaza, a small commercial building containing several businesses and a convenience gas station.

Although it is not the first point of entry into the township from surrounding communities Park Central does provide a sense of “arrival” for visitors heading to the lakeshore, passing Waukazoo Plaza, the airport and fairgrounds. Major recreational amenities include the Ottawa Beach Road and Lakewood Bou- levard bike paths, the skate park and dog park at the Fairgrounds, and Cooper-Van Wieren Park, which is mostly undeveloped and provides opportunities for hiking, horse- back riding and other passive recreation. The Brookside Bike Park, off Ottawa Beach Road, is a good example of a park catering to pedestrian and bicycle traffic that could serve as a model for other areas of the township served by paths.

Residents expressed interest in improving access to and the design of Waukazoo Plaza, including new businesses to serve the area, such as a small grocery. The appearance of the airport and Fairgrounds were also listed as concerns. The wetland corridor containing the County drain was identified as an area for “green” connections between parks and natural areas. More trees along the major thoroughfares and traffic calming were also sug- gested.

36 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Midtown Midtown (Figure 27) is a mostly residential area, but also Figure 27 - Midtown is the home of the Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve, the Kuker-VanTil Nature Preserve and Winstrom Park. Lake- wood Elementary School anchors the southwest corner of Lakewood Boulevard and 168th Avenue. Most of the housing in this area has been constructed in the last 30 years. A significant wetland corridor, including a large wetland near the northeast corner of the subarea, snakes through its middle. This area is also impacted by utility and drain corridors that originate to the north and cross James Street, then turn to the east and travel just south of and parallel to James Street.

This area serves as an example of successful land conservation in the midst of residential development. The Kep- pel Forest Preserve and Winstrom Park are both Township parks that contain relatively large open spaces with active and passive recreational opportunities. In order to ensure the sustainability of the Keppel Preserve, it has been sug- gested that a forest management plan be prepared The Kuker-Van Til Preserve is owned by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and includes trails through both old and new hardwood forests.

Some residents noted that the wetland and utility corridors provide an opportunity to connect the parks and natural areas with the existing roadside paths.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 37 Figure 28 - North Country

38 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 them as attractive nuisances that encourage trespass, North Country potentially violating food safety regulations. However, The largest subarea is North Country (Figure 28), en- they were supportive of an on-street bike lane for Greenly compassing most of the northern half of the township, Street. Residents were also emphatic about preserving between the Holland Charter Township border and the the agricultural character of this area and the township in Shoreline subarea. This area is characterized by three general. The blueberry fields, woodlands and open vistas dominant land uses: prime agricultural (much of which of the North Country form the rural character of this area, is devoted to large, passive blueberry farms); residential which township residents prize and wish to protect. Again, (which includes a large manufactured housing develop- some blueberry farmers view their landholdings as a long ment, duplex and townhome-style multiple family com- term investment they would like to someday develop. A plexes, and several high-end single family subdivisions); new trail is programmed for this area, along 160th Street, and public/quasi-public (including the West Ottawa High from Riley to Ransom. Construction is programmed for School and Great Lakes Elementary School campuses). 2017. The residential and public/quasi-public uses, however, are mostly concentrated in the square mile between Quincy Macatawa Legends Golf Course spills into the northeast Street, 144th (Division) Avenue, Riley Street and 152nd corner of the Township. Future development around or Avenue. There are, however, a number of single family redevelopment of the golf course should be considered. homes on large lots dotting the area, especially between Current low density residential zoning may not be appro- 160th and Lakeshore. The remainder is the most rural priate to support viable development in this area. part of the township, dominated by blueberry fields, vacant land, woodlots and rural vistas.

This area contains two of the township’s most valuable recreational assets: Riley Trails and Ransom Street Park. Riley Trails is owned by the Ottawa County Parks Depart- ment and is a redeveloped former landfill. While the central part of the landfill is capped and inaccessible, the majority of the park is wooded with a bit of topography. The park contains several hiking trails and is a popular destination for winter cross country skiing and snowshoe- ing. Ransom Park is part of the Park Township park system, with well-used baseball/softball and soccer fields, picnic areas and playgrounds. However, the North Coun- try subarea lacks significant public open spaces in the northeast corner of the township.

Public workshop participants expressed a desire for a bike path on Greenly Street, connecting Lakeshore Elementary School with the West Ottawa High School campus. This is in direct conflict with the interests of blueberry farmers, who wish to keep people away from active farming operations as much as possible. Bike paths are seen by

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40 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Residents also expressed a desire to extend the Issues Analysis Stu Visser Trail along the Pine Creek corridor. As an outcome of the public workshops and Since there are vacant and open space lands discussions with the Committee for the Future, along the creek north of the existing trail ter- township issues and opportunities were de- minus, opportunities to extend the trail system picted on Figure 29. While most have been should be considered. described in the previous Subarea Analysis a few influence the township more widely, outside the subareas.

Also shown are the general sewer and water service area boundaries. Utility services are generally provided south of James Street, but also north of James between 168th Avenue and Lake Michigan, south of Quincy Street. Service boundaries further hug the township’s east border to accommodate the area east of 152nd Avenue, north along Butternut Drive to the north border. This takes in the existing subdivision between Butternut and 160th Avenue. While the predominantly agricultural and rural lands north of James Street between 168th and 152nd are not in the service area, it is possible to provide sanitary sewer service to most of the areas on both sides of 160th Avenue, north to Quincy Street.

The ability to provide utilities impacts the development potential of vacant lands and while properties located east of Butternut Drive are in the service area, they are mostly agricultural in character. As water and sewer system extensions are contemplated, the township must recognize the potential conflicts between development pressure to encroach into this area and the goal of agricultural and rural preservation. As that goal has been expressed as a key priority the extension of utility services, especially into the northern part of the township, must be considered very carefully.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 41 A Vision for Park Township Vision Statement As a result of the public participation and the issues

oa ls identified, it becomes possible to outline a vision for the township. A vision is a statement that describes In 2030, Park Township will how the community sees its future unfolding and reflects its aspirations. Communities that address their be… land use challenges successfully have developed a clear sense of the past and present, as well as where …a sustainable community with a

& G they want the community to go in the future. Having a vision can motivate decision makers and residents strong identity, known throughout by providing a clear sense of direction. However, it is important to recognize that the vision represents an the region for its high standard ideal; it may not be attained in its entirety, but it can and should motivate and guide community actions. of quality, varied housing options Moreover, the vision is not set in stone; it must be

isi on regularly assessed to account for change. Therefore, and richness of natural assets. the vision is the starting point for the goals and strat- Its residents and visitors alike V egies that follow. These, in turn, are the basis of the future land use plan. The following vision reflects the will enjoy access to abundant desires of the community as expressed through the public participation process: water resources, wide ranging recreational opportunities Goals and rural open spaces via an The vision inspires particular goals that can be implemented through the Future Land Use Plan. A goal interconnected system of walks, is a general statement of a desired outcome. To be effective, a goal must be realistic and achievable. The paths and trails. goals take the broad statements of the vision and focus them into specific outcomes, enabling us to paint a picture of the future as the residents of Park Town- ship would like to see it. The goals below are listed in order of priority, based on input from the public workshops, and each is followed by a brief description.

42 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Goal 1: Protect the township’s Goal 2: Retain the township’s rural distinctive environmental character and agricultural character Park Township is blessed with abundant natural beauty, While certain parts of the township are more intensely devel- which helps define the character of the community. People oped, people still prize areas that are dedicated to agriculture. are drawn to the lakeshores and dunes and value the sce- The combination of farming and the associated rural char- nic views, access to water, open spaces and rural vistas. The acter are treasures that should be protected. Even for those Future Land Use Plan must strive to protect these key features rural areas not devoted to agriculture, the character of de- and be a guide to ensure any land use changes result in their velopment should respond appropriately to maintain a rural preservation. atmosphere. The Future Land Use Plan should encourage land conservation and development tools that help promote viable Considering Park Township’s setting and the need for sustain- agriculture and protect open spaces and natural features. able practices to preserve its character, it is not surprising this goal was ranked by public workshop participants to be the most important. The outstanding environmental qualities that draw people to the area – the lakeshores, dunes, forests and farms – must be respected so1 that future generations may also enjoy them. 2 Goal 3: Transform the township Goal 4: Expand and improve the use into a fully walkable and bike- and appearance of the airport and friendly community fairgrounds Park Township should be justly proud of its more than 50 These two public uses, across the road from one another, miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails. Momentum to connect have long been identified with Park Township. Generations neighborhoods and key destinations across the township with of visitors remember attending the fair, watching airplanes a non-motorized system of trails should continue and the take off and land, or passing by these two community an- Future Land Use Plan and Park and Recreation Plan (imple- chors on a trip to the beach or elsewhere. They are special mented through the CIP) should encourage its expansion. places that provide a valuable service to residents and the area as a whole. The Future Land Use Plan should explore creative ways to emphasize their importance, encourage 3 new supportive 4uses and plan for their continued viability. Park Township Master Plan - 2011 43 Goal 5: Improve the public’s visual Goal 6: Define and create an and physical access to waterfronts identity that distinguishes Park Park Township is synonymous with water due to its proxim- Township as a distinct community ity with Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. Therefore, its abundant shorelines and their protection and enhancement All of Park Township’s 21.3 square miles have unique charac- are vital to the community’s future. However, for all its citi- teristics that set it apart from other communities in the region. zens to have a stake in this scarce resource public access must It serves as a gateway to Lake Michigan, provides outstanding not only be preserved but also expanded. The Future Land and varied living environments and provides a bucolic setting Use Plan should accommodate and increase public access for residents and visitors alike. However, there has been little to waterfronts so that all, not just lakefront landowners, can effort in the past to celebrate these unique qualities. With an enjoy the beauty and majesty of these magnificent waters. economic rebound and based on growth pressures from adjoining communities, the township’s character is threatened by sprawl and generic development patterns that could, if left unchecked, make Park Township look and feel like anywhere else. The Future Land Use Plan should include recommendations to establish nimble development regulations that serve 5 to protect the unique6 and multiple identities of Park Township. Goal 7: Promote alternative modes Goal 8: Focus commercial of transportation, such as transit, development within appropriate to link Park Township with the locations in the township surrounding region Through public discourse citizens made it clear there is no desire for significant additional commercial development Although there is an established transit system serving the Hol- in Park Township. Rightfully, nearby commercial centers in land area, Park Township does not, as yet, benefit from this Holland, Holland Charter Township and Zeeland provide service. Because of the seasonal traffic loads on Ottawa Beach adequate shopping and commercial opportunities. How- Road and other area streets and the fact that most shopping, ever, to promote sustainability, there should be some level employment and cultural destinations are located outside Park of commercial development, at an appropriate scale, to Township, the community could benefit from bus service to ferry serve township residents and visitors. The Future Land Use aging residents and employees or even bring in visitors to the State Plan should, therefore, focus on enhancing the character Park from surrounding communities as was done historically. and quality of existing commercial areas in the township. 44 7 8Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Goal 9: Define the township’s Goal 10: Promote infill/ role in the context of surrounding redevelopment where infrastructure communities and nurture a culture already exists of collaboration To create a sustainable community, development should capitalize on the existing network of streets, utilities and ser- Environmental issues such as water quality, air quality and cli- vices. Developing in greenfield areas promotes sprawl and mate change do not recognize township boundaries; roads invites impacts on natural systems and open spaces. Rather bring in traffic from afar and citizens from other communities than continuing to extend development further away from can use services and assets provided by the township. There- existing infrastructure, it is much more efficient and sustain- fore, it is important to work collaboratively with neighboring able to utilize the unused capacity in areas where develop- municipalities. For instance, Park Township and its surrounding ment has already occurred. Future land use policies and neighbors in the Macatawa watershed contribute to and are recommendations should promote sustainability in this way. impacted by associated water quality issues. Working together as members of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council to resolve concerns is beneficial to all those involved. When more than one municipality works to address regional issues more clout can be applied9 when applying for foundation and gov- 10 ernment grants. From that perspective, Park Township’s Future Land Use Plan can be a useful tool to promote collaboration.

Goal 11: Promote balanced housing Goal 12: Make Park Township more opportunities relative to the type, hospitable to development without scale, and price of homes sacrificing quality or supporting Strong desires to preserve and protect the historic resort areas sprawl of the township have been expressed. In addition, opportuni- As the economy improves, it will be important for develop- ties for housing at different densities and levels of affordability ments that have stalled (such as Macatawa Legends) and have been deemed important. As the township’s population new development to reach full potential. Some believe Town- ages, the housing needs of an older population will be also ship regulations inhibit or provide disincentives to quality become a more significant consideration. The Future Land development. Regulations and standards for quality devel- Use Plan should address maintaining the low-density char- opment that can simplify the approval process and provide acter of existing development while providing adequate op- a degree of confidence for both the applicant and the pub- portunities for affordable housing that meets the needs of resi- lic regarding outcomes should be the direction the Town- dents in varied economic circumstances and their stage in life. ship seeks. The Future Land Use Plan should include specific recommendations for regulations to meet this goal. Park11 Township Master Plan - 2011 12 45 R Future Land Use Map and Land U

O se esignations F U D Figure 30 shows how land should be developed, preserved or enhanced today and within the next 20 years or longer. The legend identifies the various land use designations, which are described below.

RP: Rural Preserve CHAPTER This land use designation encompasses a significant portion of the northern half of the township and includes those areas with exist- Community Agenda ing agricultural operations. It is characterized by relatively flat, and in some instances low lying fields with a high water table, woodlots, blueberry farms, and single family homes on large lots. Many of these homes have long driveways that directly connect with section line roads; few developments are accessed from side streets or have private streets.

Preserving the township’s rural heritage, including agricultural operations, was identified by the public as an essential community value. However, among farm operators, there are concerns about residential/ agricultural conflicts. At the same time, traditional farming in the township has been declining due to land costs and higher property taxes, compared to more rural counties. Consequently, some farmers and landowners see development as a more profitable option than The Community Agenda describes a path for cur- farming. However, blueberry farming, which does not require vast rent and future land uses in Park Township. This amounts of land has recently experienced strong economic perfor- Agenda includes the following: mance, thus complicating the agricultural preservation equation.

• A Future Land Use map To help preserve options for both agriculture and rural character, land divisions resulting in parcels less than ten acres should be dis- • Descriptions of the land use designa- couraged. In addition, creative methods must be employed to permit tions shown on the map smaller lots if the remaining parent parcel accommodates either pre- • Subarea plans and specific plan ele- served open space or agricultural production. This could be accom- ments plished through a variety of land use and zoning tools.

Recommendations for implementing the Commu- Most of the Rural Preserve is located within the North Country Subarea nity Agenda are outlined in Chapter 5. and details about that subarea, including rural preservation techniques, are described on Page 38.

46 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Figure 30 - Future Land Use Map

5,000

N 144th Ave 144th N

N 144th Ave 144th N N Division Ave Division N

Home Ave Home

Sun Ridge Dr Ridge Sun

N 145th Ave 145th N N Shore Dr Shore N

Sylvan St

New Holland St

Edmeer Dr WintersunPl Old Town Rd Hazelbank Rd

Lillian St

Woodpine Dr

N 146th Ave 146th N Pine Bay Ave Lilac Ave Lilac

Wisteria Dr

Hunters Tr Hunters Feet Memorial Dr Memorial 2,500

Brookwind Dr Ave William

Georgian Bay Dr

Harkemas Creek Drive Creek Harkemas

Anchor Ct Ave Prairie Fox Haven Dr

Venessa Ave

Quincy St

Jamesway Ave Jamesway Olde Deer Tr Deer Olde Barkentine Dr Barkentine

Starboard Dr 148th Ave 148th Meadowcreek Ln Meadowcreek

Valley View Ave Joshua Ct Joshua Creek Edge Dr 1,250

Easter Ln Easter Counts Cove Ct Columbus Day Dr Day Columbus

Center for Geographic Information Geographic for Center Bay Ridge Dr Ridge Bay

Meadow Ridge Dr

I Bay Meadows Dr Meadows Bay Michigan CountyGIS, Ottawa Source: Cottage Ln

Labor Day Dr 0 Sycamore Dr Festival Dr Veterans Day Dr Highbanks Ct Ave Oakwood

Forest Hills Dr

Butternut Dr Dr Segonquin Bay Circle Dr Circle Bay

Sandy Pt Ave Norwood Sun Meadow Ct Meadow Sun

Post Ave

Silver Fir Dr

152nd Ave 152nd

S 152nd Ave 152nd S N 152nd Ave 152nd N N 152nd Ave 152nd N

Foxdown Rd Dr Waukazoo

Portchester Rd Portchester

Pineridge Ct Rd Station Little

Wintergreen Dr RemingtonLn

Timber Ridge Ln

Bentwood Ct

St St James Ct

Timber Lake E Lake Timber Oakhampton Rd

Greenwood Ave Greenwood

Roosevelt Ave Roosevelt

Timber Lake W Lake Timber Marquette Ave Marquette

HR -Residential HR Historic -Family MF Multiple Residential -Commercial RC Resort General- CommercialGC Public/Open-P Space

Seminole Dr Natchez St Old Orchard Rd Orchard Old

Riley St Linwood Ave

Ransom St James St

Sundance Ct Run Sandy Dyken Ave Dyken

Old Macatawa Ct Macatawa Old

Edgewood Dr

Ottawa RdBeachOttawa

W Lakewood W Blvd

Shoreline Dr Shoreline

Stillwater Dr Stillwater Silveridge Dr

Chicago Ave Chicago

Perry St

Wood Ave Wood Ryan Dr Ave 159th

Jerome St

Blain Ave Blain Elmer St Red Stem Dr

Fendt Farm Dr E. B. Creek Dr

Harding St

South ShoreDr

N 160th Ave 160th N S 160th Ave 160th S

S 160th Ave 160th S Highland Ave

Island View Dr

New Holland St Harrington Ave Harrington

Pinta Dr W 32nd St State St Ave Steketee RP -Preserve RP Rural Rural- RR Residential - Density RL Low Residential - ShorelineSR - Residential Inland- IL ResidentialLakefront Future Pathway Connections Pathway Future

Columbus St

Washington St Whitman Ave Whitman

Red Pine Ct Pine Red

Hyder Ct Hyder Main St

Vans Blvd

Tiffany Shores Dr Ave Coolidge

Private

Bimini Ct Bimini

Blue Isle Dr Ave Anderson

Saunders Ave Saunders Karsten Heath Dr Heath Karsten

Greenly St

Oakleaf Ct Dr Bay Big

Bay Ct Bay Erin Isle Dr

Goldeneye Dr

Lake Macatawa

Tiffany Ridge Dr Ridge Tiffany Chippewa Dr Bay Haven Dr Haven Bay

Goldcrest Dr Bower St St Lake Estate Dr Trl TR

Oak St Rileyhouse Ct Rileyhouse 1st Ave 1st

Woodwind Dr Basin Ct Ash St

Leisure Ln Vermae Dr Scotch Dr Ashley Ln Driftwood Dr

Harbor Inn St

Laurie Ln Lake St Ave Jenison

Judith St Chapel Ln

Woodlark Dr

N 168th Ave 168th N

S 168th Ave 168th S 168th Ave 168th S 168th Ave 168th S

Park Ave Park Rolling Oaks Ln

Breeze Dr

Leisure Blvd

Navajo Ave Navajo Iroquois Ave Iroquois

Jacobusse Ct

Brighton St S Bristol St

Leigh Ct

Lakeridge Dr

N BristolN St Ave Algonquin

Sun Ct Sun W 32nd St Marlacoba Dr

Eagle Lake Dr Lake Eagle

Shore Oaks East Ln Ave Cheyenne Cougar Ct Rd North 170th Ave 170th

Elderwood Ave Elderwood Windrift Wy

S Lakeshore Dr Lakeshore S Second Ave Lake Forest Dr Forest Lake

Private Eastern Ave Eastern

Inavale Ave

Tanglewood Ct

Auburn Ave Hollywood Ave Hollywood

Lakeview Rd

Ventura Dr Wk Lake Black

First St

Fourth St Second St Dr Lakeshore N

Fith St Third St Dr Bluff Sunset

Eighth St

Warner Dr

Lakeview Ave Eagle Dr

Lakes Edge Dr Edge Lakes Crest Dr Crest

Lakefront Dr Lakefront Timberlee Dr Bay Rd

Private Straight Ave Lake Ct

Crescent Wk Crescent South St Ave Michigan

Joy Rd Township Park Terrace Ave Seawatch Rd Seawatch

W Lakewood Blvd Lakeside Rd

Ottawa County, Michigan Ottawa County,

Future Land Use Land Future n a g i h c i M e k a L

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 47 RR: Rural Residential RLD: Residential – Low Density Not all of north Park Township is in agricultural produc- The area of the township that contains the majority of tion, but when driving through the area west of 160th residential development is designated Residential - Low Avenue and north of James Street there is still a strong Density. It is has very diverse land uses – from the rela- sense of being “out in the country”. This is due in part to tively modest cottages in the Chippewa Resort off Ottawa the low density, rural residential setting, interspersed with Beach Road to the newer, custom subdivisions along woodlots, fields and some small farms. This development James Street and 168th Avenue, unique homes and leafy pattern plays a strong role in preserving Park Township’s streets of Waukazoo Woods and the mid-century urban rural character in that area. neighborhoods in the South Side. Nearly every type of suburban single family neighborhood is represented. The Rural Residential area is generally characterized by The character of development is in part influenced by the sweeping vistas along section line roads, significant stands area’s proximity to lakes Michigan and Macatawa; some of mature trees, views of shoreline development and are former vacation cottage neighborhoods, some are homes on large lots. Where development has occurred, more traditional pre- and post-war suburbs, and some are lots are generally larger and open spaces have been modern subdivisions with long, curvilinear streets. preserved. To safeguard this character, residential density should be limited to one dwelling unit per five acres, which Most of the RLD area is south of James Street and encom- is more than the two acre designation in the previous passes the most heavily developed areas of the township. plan. Smaller lots could be allowed if development pre- However, there are also two RLD neighborhoods in the serves quality open spaces and protects natural features northern part of the township, both accessed from Lake (see the North Country Subarea plan elements). Develop- Shore Avenue. These are neighborhoods of a similar ment should occur well back from main roads, with exist- density as the rest of the RLD area, and are more similar ing vegetation along the roadway preserved so that rural to the established areas to the south than they are to the character can be maintained. Preservation of mature trees, adjacent Shoreline and Rural Residential areas. whenever possible, should be mandated. While Rural Residential is mostly located west of 160th Avenue it also Typically, the RLD area features single family homes, includes the Macatawa Legends development and lands mostly on lots between 15,000 square feet and one acre. immediately south. With its large lots, sewer and water There are some older, cottage home developments on utilities, golf course and preserved open space, Macatawa even smaller lots, which were built as Residential - Low Density Legends also fits the character of the Rural Residential seasonal homes, but that have been designation. converted to year-round residences. Some of the original homes in these The Rural Residential designation further includes those areas have been replaced by newer quasi-public uses that serve neighborhoods, such as and larger homes. churches, parks and schools (this also applies to the other residential land use designations). Just as with the Rural The focus of this land use designation Preserve, most of the land designated Rural Residential is is to preserve single family character within the North Country Subarea. More detailed elements and to maintain single family dwell- of the subarea are discussed on Page 38. Parts of the Ru- ings as the dominant land use. While ral Reserve are also in the Shoreline subarea, as outlined existing two-family dwellings are on Page 35. permitted, further development of new duplexes or the conversion of single 48 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 family homes to duplexes or multi- small lots with relatively high residential densities. Many of Historic Residential family dwellings is discouraged. them are original, especially in the West Michigan Park As- Though existing small lot neighbor- sociation, which is a State and National Registered Historic hoods should be preserved for their District. Both also have active homeowners associations, unique character, typically new land although a sizeable number of the homes are owned by divisions should not result in lots less non-residents who use them for vacation homes. than 10,000 square feet in area. New development should also seek Macatawa Park is especially affected by the shoreline to preserve wetlands and stands of dunes, upon which many of the homes were constructed. trees. Because of the environmental issues and oversight by the State, most of these homes cannot be expanded or While infill development is encour- enlarged. In fact, if any were to be destroyed by fire or aged, it should be done in a way some other disaster, they could not easily be rebuilt, and that fits the character of surrounding some may not be allowed to be rebuilt at all. Therefore, homes. Therefore, if an infill lot is the focus of this land use designation is preservation of the less than the minimum required by historic and fragile character of these unique neighbor- zoning, the Township should consider hoods. relaxing some of the dimensional requirements. This would allow appro- Macatawa Park is also affected by the proposed develop- priate and quality infill development, ment of the Point West property, which once contained but require meeting design standards a motel complex that was mostly torn down in the early so that a fit with surrounding character is achieved. 1970s. Only the steel skeleton of the old motel remains. The project, which has been approved, will need to exhibit This land use designation encompasses four of the subar- a sensitivity to the established character of the surrounding eas: Park Central, Midtown, Waukazoo Woods and South area and the stability of the dune system. Side. Land within this designation can also be found in the Bay to Beach subarea. See pages 35 (Park Central), 37 During public workshops, area residents made it clear (Midtown), 33 (Waukazoo Woods), 31 (South Side) and 32 they desire development densities that are low. Based on (Bay to Beach). analysis, though, the current small lots, remote parking and narrow streets result in net residential densities that HR: Historic Resort Residential are considerably higher than surrounding neighborhoods. Therefore, this plan recommends that future development The history of Park Township is strongly influenced by the (or redevelopment) should occur at densities consistent two neighborhoods that make up this designation: West with current established patterns, but without commercial Michigan Park Association and Macatawa Park. Some of encroachment. Multiple family development in the HR Park Township’s most famous residents, such as former areas is generally not desirable. President Gerald R. Ford and “Wizard of Oz” author L. Frank Baum had summer homes here. These two historic The HR areas are zoned R-4, Medium Density One and neighborhoods have unique aspects that set them apart Two Family Residence District. This district allows single from the other single family neighborhoods in the town- family homes on 8,500 square foot lots and duplexes ship. on 15,000 square foot lots. Most of the lots within both neighborhoods are less than 8,500 square feet. The homes in these neighborhoods are constructed on

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 49 The HR designated areas are located in the South Side IL: Inland Lakefront Residential subarea (Macatawa Park) and the Bay to Beach subarea (Ottawa Beach). More detail regarding specific plan ele- The homes that front Lake Macatawa have their own ments to preserve these neighborhoods are found on unique character. Lots tend to be much smaller and pages 31 and 32. many of the homes are smaller and older than their Lake Michigan counterparts. The area is also different from the SR: Shoreline Residential neighboring homes just inland and the presence of Lake Macatawa and the importance of this resource makes a Except for some public/open space lands, all of the Lake separate land use designation logical. Michigan frontage north of Holland State Park and the Spyglass development is in the Shoreline Residential land Inland Lakefront Residential strives to preserve lake views, use designation. This area is characterized by large lake- provide access to the waterfront and protect Lake Maca- front homes, mostly on deep lots with frontage on Lake tawa. To preserve lake views and prevent too much density Shore Avenue. Some homes are located on critical dunes, at the lakefront, this designation proposes that lakefront which impact their expansion and further development. development be limited to single family dwellings. This in- Others are on lower ground near the beach. cludes minimum separation between buildings, maximum lot coverage requirements, and maximum heights. The focus of this land use designation is to preserve the unique character of this lakefront area. For instance, the To help protect the lake, alternative stormwater manage- spectacular tree canopy over Lake Shore Avenue is a ment techniques are also encouraged. This includes rain natural amenity that should be preserved and enhanced. gardens,“green” roofs, vegetated swales, porous paving, Where possible, views to the lake should be embellished etc. to prevent the runoff of chemicals and decrease flood- and efforts to preserve them are important. All areas with ing potential. public access (which are mostly road-ends and are thus rather narrow) should also be preserved and upgraded. However, limited attached single family dwellings may be permitted in appropriate locations, pro- Especially on critical dunes, natural features must be rec- Shoreline Residential ognized and protected. vided their architectural character is consistent with surrounding development and Density within this land use designation should not exceed architectural variation is incorporated to one dwelling unit per acre. Only single family homes and distinguish one dwelling from another. For supportive uses (churches, family day care, etc.) should attached single family buildings, wider lots be allowed. “Flag” lots and other means of maximizing and more generous side yard setbacks development along the lakeshore are strongly discour- should be required and it is imperative aged. When infill development occurs, buildings should that front façades should not emphasize be sited so that views of the lake between homes are also garage doors or vehicle storage. The key protected. In addition, construction of accessory structures is to have low impact development that in the rear yard (adjacent to Lake Michigan) should be maintains or enhances views to the lake. controlled to protect views up and down the shore from adjacent dwellings. Lot coverage (all structures, drives and other impervious surfaces) should typi- This designation is located in the Shoreline subarea and cally not exceed 35 percent of lot area future land uses and desired character are further de- and should perhaps decrease as lot size scribed on Page 35. increases. Increases in lot coverage could

50 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 be considered if appropriate alternative stormwater man- MF: Multiple Family Residential agement techniques and low impact design are employed. Accessory structures, when necessary, should not impact The Master Plan recognizes the need for higher density views from the street nor impede views from adjacent housing to serve citizens at different stages of life, provid- dwellings to the waterfront. ing housing at different price ranges and accommodating those who prefer living in higher density settings. This des- Structures should maintain generous separations to allow ignation would allow gross residential densities between views of Lake Macatawa and homes should not exceed six to eight dwelling units per acre. 2.5 stories. Variations in architec- Inland Lakefront Residential tural character should provide vari- Multiple family areas are found on the Lake Michigan ety and prevent a sense of building shore (Spyglass Hill), on Ottawa Beach Road, and in the a “wall” along the lakefront. Build- northern area of the township east of the West Ottawa ings should also be oriented so High School campus. The Future Land Use map shows ad- that lake views are maximized and ditional land in this northern area for new multiple family their character complements the development. The MF land use designation encompasses surrounding area. “Snout” houses, the existing multiple family and manufactured housing de- with garage-dominated facades, velopments within the township and also provides expan- are strongly discouraged. sion opportunities for such uses in appropriate locations. Two of the three manufactured housing communities are Similar to the Residential – Low within the MF areas (the third is considered within the Bay Density designation, older lakefront areas with small lots to Beach subarea plan). The additional MF land provided should be preserved; however, new land divisions should near the high school campus allows for both new garden not result in lots smaller than 15,000 square feet. If an in- apartment-style dwellings and quality manufactured home fill lot is less than the minimum required by zoning, again, developments. Manufactured housing communities must the Township should consider relaxing some of the dimen- comply with the rules of the Michigan Manufactured Hous- sional requirements, but require meeting design standards ing Commission and should provide buffers to adjacent so that quality development is achieved. residential uses.

The areas designated Inland Lakefront Residential are also Expansion of existing multiple family uses on either lake- located in the following subareas: South Side (page 31), front is strongly discouraged. Given the “low-rise” na- Waukazoo Woods (page 33) and Bay to Beach (page 32). ture of the township (2.5 stories allowed by the Zoning Ordinance), multiple family structures tend to stretch out horizontally to achieve allowed residential densities. This usually leads to cutting off lake views, as well as structures that are not compatible with the character of existing single family neighborhoods.

When adjacent to agricultural or single family neighborhoods, multiple family development should provide generous buffers. Multiple family areas can be found within the Bay to Beach (page 32), Park Central (page 35), Mid Town (page 37) and North Country (page 38) subareas.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 51 GC: General Commercial and waterfront parks. Included are resort and waterfront focused retail, restaurants, lodging General Commercial During the public participation process, citizens made it and marina services. The RC land clear that Park Township does not need extensive com- use designation clearly recognizes mercial or office areas; these are already provided in the resort-oriented character of abundance in Holland, Zeeland and Holland Charter these uses and RC designated lands Township. Therefore, the General Commercial land use are found on Ottawa Beach Road designation centers on the existing commercial uses in the west of 160th Avenue and on South township. The General Commercial areas are located on Shore Road in the South Side on Ottawa Beach Road near the airport/Fair Grounds and Macatawa Bay. on 160th Avenue at South Shore Drive. The 160th Avenue area has become a small business district serving the While the focus of the RC desig- South Side neighborhood and as redevelopment occurs it nation is recognizing and preserving these unique uses, should be consistent with a residential character. residents have stated clearly that additional commercial expansion is not desirable. Therefore, expanding this des- General Commercial uses in the township should be small ignation through rezoning is discouraged. scale and serve the neighborhoods in which they are located. Some limited services to the motoring public, such To ensure resort-oriented character is preserved, a focus as gasoline/convenience stores can be allowed, as can on design is important. Access to businesses should be certain resort-oriented businesses such as restaurants and designed so that pedestrian access is enhanced and walk- hotels. However, these uses should also be on a smaller ers and bikers are safely separated from the traffic on the scale and should not be similar to more typical highway- busy roads. Off-street parking should be provided where oriented development. All should reflect both the historic possible to lessen congestion on the streets. Signs should resort character of the township as well as the slower- also be kept low and in character with surroundings to paced, low intensity lifestyle desired by the residents. De- prevent visual clutter. While adherence to historic building sign guidelines or standards, such as a form-based code, design standards should not be mandated, nevertheless, should be adopted to ensure that commercial uses reflect architectural character should be appropriate to the resort this character. character of the township, as well Resort Commercial as the predominantly residential The Park Central subarea plan includes an element for the character along these corridors. Waukazoo Center and surrounding commercial uses at Ottawa Beach Road and 152nd Avenue. In addition, ar- The private recreational vehicle eas designated General Commercial can be found in the parks along Ottawa Beach Road, Park Central and South Side subareas (pages 35 and 31). west of 168th Avenue is within this designation. The uses and charac- RC: Resort Commercial ter intended by the Resort Com- mercial designation is the best Several of Park Township’s best known commercial des- re-use of this outdated property. tinations, such as the General Store, the Ottawa Beach Inn and the Eldean Shipyard, are distinctly different than Lands in the RC designation are in the Bay to Beach (page the more conventional commercial uses found in the GC 32) and the South Side (page 31) subareas. More detail General Commercial designation. These uses are fo- regarding specific developments is included. cused on boaters, vacationers and visitors to the beaches

52 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 P: Public/Open Space Community Heritage Lands The Public/Open Space land use designation encompasses all township public schools, parks, cemeteries, govern- Park Township’s physical character is shaped by its unique ment facilities and utility facilities. This designation also waterfront setting, beaches, dunes, forests, and unparalleled includes the Township-owned Park Township Airport and views. Consequently, some lands are more sensitive to change the Ottawa County Fair Grounds, leased from the Town- and proposals for their development require special consid- ship by the County Fair Board. eration, especially pertaining to density and site character. As such, the zoning ordinance and map should be amended to The Public/Open Space designation recognizes the im- reflect an overlay designation embodying the protection of sig- portance of the township’s public facilities. It also pro- nificant natural and manmade township features, such as: motes protecting open space by appropriately designating parks, nature preserves, campgrounds and other natural • Undeveloped dunes and steep dune slopes, includ- areas. Whenever land is preserved for active or pas- ing state designated Critical Dunes sive recreation, or to protect natural resources, this Plan • Landmark structures and places, such as the Holland should be amended to include the new land under this Harbor Lighthouse and historic cottage neighbor- designation. hoods

Lands in the Public/Open Space designation are located • Unique forests and wetlands in all of the subareas. The South Side subarea (pages 33 and 34) contains a specific recommendation regarding • Major view sheds the use of the now-closed Harrington School. • Beaches and waterfronts

While development of such sensitive lands may not be immi- nent, nevertheless the Township should consider their protection, no matter how remote the potential for change may seem. Potential areas could include, but may not be limited to the Holland State Park, Camp Geneva, the undisturbed dunes fronting the channel and Lake Macatawa, and the Marigold Lodge property.

The zoning ordinance should include a review process for such sites that, while accommodating some development, would assure the features that define a “community heritage” site are retained. Tools, such as additional environmental review, visual assessments of existing character and proposed changes, development guidelines to assure new structures fit the land in an unobtrusive manner and requirements for reduced densities or clustering could be employed to limit the scale of development and to protect views and natural features deemed important by the community.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 53 Consequently, when the opportunity arises, South Shore Drive Subarea Plans and Specific should be rebuilt with curbs, gutters and tree lawns along its entire length. On-street public parking should also be ac- Plan Elements commodated in appropriate locations with “bump outs” at intersections and key destinations to allow a shorter cross- As outlined in Chapter 3, several subareas were identified ing for pedestrians and with an opportunity for landscap- by their unique assets to focus planning efforts. This section ing and street trees. Crosswalks should also be made safer describes the specific elements of each subarea, including by distinctly marked pavement, using paint or contrasting concepts to implement them. materials, such as brick or concrete pavers. Where possible, a multi-use path that is separated from travel lanes should be South Side constructed to improve non-motorized access to both lakes and the lighthouse. Where a separate path is not possible, The South Side Subarea Plan includes lands designated Low dedicated on-street bike lanes should be provided. A concept Density Residential, Inland Lakefront Residential, Historic for the west end of the drive, near the Eldean Shipyard, is Residential, General Commercial, Resort Commercial, and described in detail on the previous page. Public/Open Space. The designations on the Future Land Use Map generally reflect current and historic uses within the 106th Avenue Commercial Neighborhood. The Parkway Inn, subarea and major land use changes are not envisioned. the cluster of business on 160th Avenue and the Maatman Center provide a small commercial and activity node that has The most significant site is the Point West property, which has a rather intimate scale and serves the immediate area. Com- been proposed for redevelopment. Plans include residential mercial uses should be limited to small businesses and stores uses and a private marina, envisioned to blend with the exist- that serve the neighborhood, as well as limited small-scale ing Macatawa Park cottages and homes. This site is desig- businesses catering to visitors, similar to the Parkway Inn. The nated Historic Residential and any redevelopment should be Township should further consider adopting specific use and compatible and in character with the existing Macatawa Park design standards for this area to guarantee a development neighborhood. Densities and lot sizes should be similar to character and uses that are in scale with the surroundings. existing patterns and additional non-residential uses should Examples of compatible architectural character are shown be avoided. Ultimately, new zoning regulations should be (see Figures 33 and 34, previous page). prepared to help guarantee infill or redevelopment that is consistent with the development and architectural character Harrington School. Changing demographics suggest alter- of existing neighborhoods. nate concepts for the now closed Harrington Elementary School. They include opportunities to accommodate uses Specific Plan Elements serving the surrounding neighborhood, but also specific South Shore Drive Improvements. There are several locations populations of the township and region. The former school along South Shore Drive where it is hard to tell where the building could make an excellent senior or community center, public right-of-way ends and private land begins. This wide daycare facility or arts center with studio space, providing expanse of paving not only makes the road seem wider, en- programs not just to the South Side, but also southern Ot- couraging speeding, but it also detracts from what should be tawa and northern Allegan counties. Alternate approaches an intimate drive through an otherwise outstanding neigh- could incorporate public agencies, such as the Macatawa borhood. Area Coordinating Council, currently located along a prime

54 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 South Side Plan Concepts Figure 33 Lake Access. The existing public boat launch off South Shore Drive, just east of Har- rington Avenue, provides township residents and visitors access to Lake Macatawa (See Figure 31), however, it sorely needs improvement. The concept plan for the boat launch reconfigures it, accommodating a newly paved boat ramp, low impact design gravel parking area for cars and a limited number of boat trailers, designed to reduce runoff, thereby helping address Lake Macatawa water quality issues.

Eldean Shipyard. The area around the Shipyard (see Figure 32) presents a perfect opportunity to implement the previously described South Shore Drive improvements. The concept clearly distinguishes and separates the public right-of-way from private properties with grassed parkways containing street trees, multi-use paths and parallel Figure 34 parking. Crosswalks are clearly marked with either painted stripes or special paving materials. The key idea is to implement access management, which refers to regulating the location, design, spacing and operation of intersections, driveways and median openings to a roadway. Its objectives are to enable access to land uses while maintaining roadway safety and mobility for all modes of travel, including motor vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. By directing traffic to specific access points, instead of the current situation where traffic is allowed almost unfettered movement, the safety of this street for motorists, as well as pedestrians and cyclists will be enhanced.

Figure 31 Figure 32

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 55 Figure 35 Lake Residential, Resort Commercial and Public/ Open Space land uses.

The Future Land Use Map reflects perceptions, clearly stated during public workshops, that commercial development should not be expanded here, nor should current land use patterns dramatically shift. No density increases are proposed and similar to the historic Macatawa Park cottage neighborhood on the township’s south side, new zoning regulations should be developed to help guarantee infill development or redevelopment that is consistent with the character of the existing West Michigan Park Association cottage neighborhood.

Specific Plan Elements State Park Gateways. While the new trailhead to the Mt. Pisgah Trail underscores the entrance to this key destination, unfortunately other gateways, such as to the campgrounds and beach are ill-defined and commercial corridor, to anchor this less visible but neverthe- somewhat anti-climactic. Ottawa Beach Road itself has lost less prime location. Other communities seeking to reuse for- most, if not all its canopy and is no longer the shaded and mer public facilities like this have taken a flexible approach, tree lined street appearing in historic post cards. The Town- focusing on economic development. Therefore, building ship should work in partnership with the Department of reuse could capture both public and private uses, such as an Natural Resources and Environment and the Ottawa County office incubator. Road Commission to significantly improve the visitor’s realm, enhancing the streetscape and accommodating better gateways to strengthen a sense of arrival. The proposed Park 12 Bay to Beach Plan, adopted by the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Bay to Beach is dominated by Holland State Park and many Commission, could also significantly improve the visitor of the land uses along Ottawa Beach Road exist because of experience. In addition, the Township should again work with the Park and depend on it for survival. Similar to the South both agencies to explore placing an electronic sign, well in Side, the Bay to Beach Subarea has residential, retail, enter- advance of the State Park entrance, that warns beach goers tainment and resort-oriented land uses. During the vacation when the Park is near capacity and advises them of alterna- season, Ottawa Beach Road carries high volumes of traffic tives. It may be prudent to provide supplemental signs further and the challenge is to preserve the area’s beachfront char- east on the corridor (even prior to the Ottawa Beach/152nd acter while accommodating the intense activities and traffic Avenue intersection) so visitors are warned in time to consider associated with this popular township destination. The Future bypass routes before traffic grinds to a halt. Combined with Land Use Map designates this subarea for Residential - Low a shuttle service as outlined below, such options may help Density, High Density Residential, Historic Residential, Inland relieve beach congestion. 56 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Bay to Beach Plan Concepts Ottawa Beach Road Improvements. Similar to South Shore Drive, there are stretches along Ottawa Beach Road where there is no clear separation between the public right-of-way and private property. For instance, the lack of defined drives at the Ottawa Beach Inn leads to confusing traffic patterns and turning conflicts. Access management principles should be employed and the street redesigned to improve traffic flow, separate motor vehicles from pedestrians and cyclists and create a more refined roadway edge than the current pattern, which lacks trees and a consistent landscape. The Anchorage Marina is an example where access drives are well spaced, clearly defined and a landscaped parkway separates the road from internal, private development.

The ability to do this, however, is constrained in some locations by a narrowing of the Ottawa Beach Road right-of-way. Figure 35 shows a concept for the area near the Ottawa Beach General Store, just south of the Dune Dogz restaurant. At this location the right-of-way currently narrows from 66 feet to only 50 feet. The multi-use path on the west side of the road ends abruptly at the parking lot south of the Dune Dogz and forces pedestrians to walk on the shoulder for two blocks, until the pathway picks up again at Auburn Avenue. The concept would reconfigure the street to accommodate a separated multi-use path on the west side of the road in this area. A parkway lawn would separate the path from the travel lanes, add missing street trees and replace the once shady canopy to the corridor. There is also sufficient dimension to accommodate a striped bike lane on the south side of Ottawa Beach Road for eastbound bicyclists. This would divert some cyclists from the multi-use path onto the street making this narrow section safer for pedestrians, families and young children. These concepts should be explored in partnership with the State and the Ottawa County Road Commission and additional right- of-way should be acquired, or an easement considered providing enough room to allow full bi-directional, on-street bike lanes for the entire corridor. A cross section shows how the roadway, bike lanes and multi-use path could be configured, at least through this narrow zone (Figure 36).

In addition, as a safety consideration for bikers, pedestrians and motorists alike, on-street parking along Ottawa Beach Drive should be assessed and the current random pattern civilized into dedicated and clearly defined parallel parking spaces. Parked vehicles should be barred from hanging over travel lanes by employing immovable barriers or curbs and parking regulations should be clearly marked and enforced.

Another partnering opportunity is to explore options for the State-owned property, opposite the State Park campground, that could include some additional off-street parking, enhanced access to Lake Macatawa and a fishing dock. Park Township has already given some thought to the site and prepared development concepts that have been shared with the State and the Ottawa County Parks and Recre- ation Commission. Interest has been expressed to further explore the initial ideas and the potential for shared responsibilities.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 57 Figure 36 only drive to access the Park. Both issues are challenging. Ottawa Beach Area Neighborhood. The Ottawa Beach cottage neighborhood is on the National and State Registers of Historic Places and helps shape the resort and beach front character of this area. Efforts to ensure the integrity of the historic neighborhood, in concert with the West Michigan Park Association (founded in 1886), should be implemented. Demolition of historic homes should be discouraged and redevelopment, or additions to existing homes should fit the existing neighborhood context and be guided by character based development regulations, like a form-based code.

Such an approach would also be consistent with plans to convert the old brick pumphouse that served the long gone resort, the Hotel Ottawa, into a museum that highlights local history. Studies on heritage tourism indicate positive economic benefits associated with such endeavors and suggest communities wanting to attract higher-spending, longer-staying, Shuttle Service. Traffic congestion on Ottawa Beach Road was more educated cultural tourists should provide and promote mentioned as a dominant concern throughout the planning authentic ambience through historic preservation. The visi- process. On very busy days parking lots at the beach fill tor’s cultural realm can be enhanced through self-guided up, leaving visitors to find parking wherever possible. Even interpretive trails and exhibits that explain the community’s on less busy days some visitors will park on Ottawa Beach story. Road and side streets to avoid the park entrance fee. The Township, together with the State and the Macatawa Area Design Standards. Although an expansion of existing com- Express, should explore the feasibility of a shuttle bus service mercial uses is not anticipated in this area, many of the between the beach and remote parking lots, like the Ottawa current businesses are aging and may soon need to be County Fair Grounds. Such an option could satisfy many refurbished, or redeveloped. As commercial structures are needs – visitors who wish to avoid park entry fees (although improved, or as they change to new businesses that can be a modest parking or bus fee may be needed to offset costs), profitable in today’s market, it is important to ensure their visitors who cannot enter the Park because parking lots are architectural character continues to reflect the area’s historic at capacity, and those who just wish to avoid the traffic and beach front charm. Therefore, the Township should consider congestion at the west end of Ottawa Beach Road. However, guidelines, or preferably site and architectural standards for such an option is not as easy as it sounds and will require a any commercial development, or redevelopment in the Bay good understanding of all the issues and a strong partner- to Beach subarea. While the former Pronto Pup has been a ship; park capacity is not alone dictated by the number of controversial development, its architectural character does available parking spaces, rather health and sanitation issues contain many of the features and scale that makes it fit also come into play and any shuttle service will also have to with the beach front character prized by residents and visi- consider the realities of congestion on Ottawa Beach Road, tors alike. When developing such standards, the Township which may well trigger an evaluation of a more circuitous bus will want to carefully document and evaluate the site and

58 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 building characteristics that make this area issues and to develop and implement a forest Figure 37 so special, using them as a model to develop management plan not only for Waukazoo applicable guidelines or standards (Figures 37 Woods, but other potentially affected areas and 38). in the township. Key first steps are to survey stands that are infested with beech scale or Waukazoo Woods considered to be within the advancing front to determine the extent of the beech scale The Waukazoo Woods Subarea is defined by its infestation, identify potentially resistant trees natural features: the waters of Lake Macatawa, and prioritize trees for salvage. with Pine Creek Bay and Big Bay forming the neighborhood’s east and west edges, the trees Historic Marigold Lodge. This historic home that dominate its streetscapes and the forested on Superior Point is a recognizable land- lots that add value to the entire township. Pro- mark from the lake and provides a focal tecting the character of this neighborhood and point for the neighborhood. Owned by the the woods that may be threatened by the beech Herman Miller Corporation, the lodge is used bark disease were identified as important for seminars, banquets and other events by community goals. Since so much of the area’s Herman Miller, its employees and their guests. character is shaped by Lake Macatawa other Since the lodge is situated on a large parcel it key considerations include efforts to preserve could potentially be divided into smaller resi- Figure 38 this irreplaceable resource and providing lake dential lots. Should it ever be sold for develop- access to users of all ages and abilities. ment any future changes should preserve and respect the character of both the lodge and the The Future Land Use Map designates Wauka- Waukazoo Woods neighborhood. zoo Woods for both Residential - Low Density and Inland Lakefront Residential land uses. Expanded Parkland. Currently, only the small Chief Waukazoo Park and Township-owned Specific Plan Elements fairgrounds provide inland parks for neighborhood residents. However, there are several Canopy Trees. The tree canopy of Waukazoo vacant parcels containing about 7 wooded Woods is among its most defining features and, acres just north of this park, along Waukazoo therefore, it is imperative steps are taken to Drive that, if acquired, could be developed as avoid the loss of significant woodlots to disease additional public park land. The parcels, also and infestation. Consequently, public and pri- accessible from Chicago Avenue, provide op- vate efforts should be undertaken, in concert, portunities for playgrounds, picnic areas, and to prepare a plan that assesses and manages outdoor game spaces, all of which would have the impacts of this most recent exotic forest to be carefully nestled among the trees. pest, the beech bark disease, which continues to reshape our forests. Organizations repre- senting homeowners should work together with the Michigan State University Extension Service and other experts to become educated on the

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 59 Figure 39 Land use changes are not envisioned here as existing homes and developments are well-established. Both fit the area’s character and are expected to last well into the future. Significant new development is not expected, unless Camp Geneva is sold, which is not anticipated during the life of this Plan. Likewise, Kiwanis Park may also pose the potential for land use change in the future. However, remote as they may be, Park Township should still consider such possibilities. An example is the failed attempt by the Chicago Coun- cil of Boy Scouts to sell the almost 5,000 acre Camp Owasippe in nearby Blue Lake Township for development, which would Figure 40 have completely transformed that community.

Specific Plan Elements The “Tunnel of Trees.” Lakeshore Avenue follows Lake Michigan from its start at 168th Avenue just north of Ottawa Beach Road all the way through the township. A canopy of mature trees flanks the road, provides shade and contributes to its unique character. While Lakeshore Ave- nue is under the jurisdiction of the Ottawa County Road Commission, which has responsibility for the street trees, a Tree Legacy Committee has been established Shoreline in light of concerns from citizens regarding tree trimming and tree removal along scenic roads in the County, such as The Shoreline Subarea is a well-established neighborhood Lakeshore Avenue and Stanton Street. The County’s Plan- characterized by the ambience of the Lake Michigan shore, ning and Performance Improvement Department is working large lakefront homes and cottages and the tree canopy over with the Tree Legacy Committee that includes Park Township, Lakeshore Avenue. The Future Land Use Map designates the to prepare an Ottawa County Tree Planting and Replanting area for Residential - Low Density, Shoreline Residential and Guidebook. It may also create a Tree Preservation Model Or- Public/Open Space and also includes lands east of Lake- dinance to ensure the aesthetic beauty of County roads with shore Drive, shown as Rural Residential.

60 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Waukazoo Woods Plan Concepts Lake Macatawa Access. There are seven access points to the lake in this neighborhood, located at the ends of public rights-of-way; more than any other area with Lake Macatawa frontage. These Figure 41 road ends provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy the lakefront from several different vantage points. However, they are mostly poorly defined, undeveloped and lack any amenities. For some, visitors must park on nearby streets and walk through brush to get to the waterfront, all the while feeling like they are invading a private home. For these public properties to actually be used they must be open, visible, and inviting spaces that respect surrounding homes and the residential character of the neighborhood. To ac- complish those goals several ideas were developed and are reflected in the following concept plans. The concept plan for the Ashwood Preserve (see Figure 39), which leads to Big Bay, accommodates a small gravel parking lot that facilitates rainwater infiltration and amenities, such as picnic tables, trash receptacles, a bike rack, an interpretive kiosk and a trail lead- Figure 42 ing to the waterfront. A small beach provides opportunities to relax, sunbathe and view the lake, while other amenities, such as a fishing dock or an observation deck could be included. The second concept (see Figure 40) shows a more low scale approach, geared to primarily serve nearby neighborhoods. It lacks on-site parking, thereby encouraging walking or biking to the park. Amenities such as picnic tables, grills, trash receptacles and bike racks could be included. While boat docks are shown, they would have to be carefully considered in light of added costs, maintenance issues and potential questions regarding annual slip fees and their enforcement. Similar approaches could also be applied in the Shoreline Subarea for the road ends along the Lake Michi- gan shore.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 61 existing tree canopies is maintained. parking areas, such as the Fair Grounds, and Tunnel Park. Additional enforcement of parking regulations by the Ottawa Road End Lake Michigan Access. Three township roads ter- County Sheriff’s Department may also be necessary. minate at the lakeshore: James Street, Riley Street and New Holland Street. A fourth, narrower access leads to the lake Kiwanis Rest Stop. This is an excellent example of how pri- from Lakeshore Avenue just north of Camp Geneva. These vate investment along the pathway system can contribute openings allow the public to enjoy Lake Michigan in areas to its overall usability and value. The Township should work with few other opportunities to get to beaches. Like those on with other owners along pathways (churches, private camp- Lake Macatawa, they are undeveloped and do not accom- grounds and schools may be good candidates) and explore modate parking or provide amenities. These public lands opportunities to provide similar amenities. should be evaluated in greater detail and improved similar to the concepts developed for road ends in Waukazoo Woods. Park Central Lakewood Farm Water Tower. The water tower on Lakeshore As noted in Chapter 3, while the Park Central Subarea is not Avenue once served the Getz estate, known as Lakewood the first point of entry into the township for most visitors, it is Farm. This property included a mansion, zoo and a pub- a primary gateway into the township’s major center of activ- lic hall that provided entertainment for thousands. The hall ity and provides an opportunity to create a sense of arrival. It and zoo were closed and the property subdivided in the late is also the location of some of the township’s most important 1930s. Other than the original Getz mansion, the water institutions, such as the fairgrounds, airport and the Township tower is the only remaining remnant of the old Lakewood Hall. As such, it is an important destination for both residents Farm and Zoo. While the structure can never be again used and visitors. The Future Land Use Plan designates Park Cen- for water storage, it is a symbol of the history of this area tral for Residential - Low Density, Multiple Family Residential, and should be preserved. It is also a “branding” opportunity. General Commercial and Public/Open Space land uses. The Township should work with the State Historic Preservation Office, the tower owners and the local historical society to While the Future Land Use Plan recognizes this area’s existing explore this idea and identify potential funding sources for its uses and does not propose major changes, it does focus on rehabilitation. the importance of established land uses, such as Waukazoo Plaza, the Park Township Airport and the Ottawa County Fair Tunnel Park. This popular Ottawa County Park is a great Grounds. These are all highlighted in the Plan with recom- township asset; however, on busy days parking lots fill up mended improvements and redevelopment concepts that and visitors are forced to find parking outside park bound- should be considered. aries. Some motorists also park outside the park and walk in, merely to avoid the park entrance fee. As a result, Lake- Specific Plan Elements shore Avenue and Perry Street can be congested with parked vehicles on the shoulders and pedestrians walking along Fair Grounds. Public workshop participants noted the Fair the busy roadways. Therefore, the Township should encour- Grounds are currently underutilized and multiple opportuni- age the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission to ties exist to expand the limited use they receive. The existing partner with the adjacent Holland Board of Public Works and facilities include a popular dog park and a skate park, but explore adding public parking on that site. In addition, (or as other than that the remaining grounds get little use outside of an alternative), the shuttle discussed for the State Park could the annual County Fair. In addition, the entrances, an impos- be expanded to also provide service between more remote ing chain link fence right at the property line along Ottawa

62 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Park Central Plan Concepts Waukazoo Plaza. The corner of Ottawa Beach Road and 152nd Avenue is an important gateway to nearby resort destinations and the surrounding neighborhoods. While the small Waukazoo Plaza shopping area, at the southeast corner of the intersection, has a unique character it still suffers from many of the same ills as more suburban-style centers. Its unadorned and vacant parking lot, lack of sidewalks, poorly defined access drives, and disjointed architecture with the adjacent gas station/ convenience store certainly limits any ability for this center to currently convey a gateway entrance to a resort community. The concept plan for the Waukazoo Center (Figure 43) recommends a major facelift that would occur in conjunction with any future changes to the shopping center or gas station, triggered as part of the site plan review process. As an incentive, the extent of commercial development should be expanded to accommodate a more eclectic blend of uses compatible with a small “village center” serving nearby neighborhoods, visitors and summer residents. The Concept shows an expanded Waukazoo Plaza, accommodating new commercial/office buildings and an area for outdoor dining or public space. The convenience store/gas station should also be reconfigured so the pump canopy no longer dominates the streetscape. Existing buildings are shown as either renovated or reconstructed with an architectural character that better reflects the area (Figures 41 and 42, previous page). Such enhancements at this important corner would greatly reinforce a sense of arrival and help “brand” Park Town- ship’s character for visitors and residents alike. Ottawa Beach Corridor. Along the more recently constructed sections of the corridor, Ottawa Beach Road has an 80 foot right-of-way with two lanes of traffic in either direction and dedicated left turn lanes at intersections. This configuration causes the corridor to lose any sense of intimacy making it look like a wide-open raceway, also leading to higher traffic speeds and endangering pedestrians, bikers and other motorists. Given current traffic volumes it would appear the road is worthy of a “diet” and the number of lanes could be decreased, thereby slowing traffic and enhancing safety (Figure 44). Multiple options could be considered and explored with the Ottawa County Road Commission, such as one east bound and one west bound lane with a continuous center turn land and the remaining space allocated to on-street bike lanes. Another choice reflected on the multiple concept plans for the area would require a more significant investment, but would result in a tree lined boulevard, significantly changing the character of the corridor and creating a memorable community entrance. The added bike-only lanes would be striped and reserved for the serious biker, like those already found on many sections of Lakeshore Avenue in Ottawa County. A cross section of the right-of-way (Figure 45) shows how lanes could be configured. West of 152nd Avenue, as Ottawa Beach Road passes the Fair Grounds and the Park Township Airport the right-of-way narrows to 66 feet, but it can still accommodate two travel lanes, two bicycle lanes and a boulevard. The cross-section (Figure 46) shows how this is done. Another recommendation would adjust curb cuts to properly align the entrance to the Fair Grounds with the Airport entrance. An enhanced streetscape, especially along Ottawa Beach Road in front of both the Fair Grounds and the Airport would also help soften the corridor and highlight these two important township destinations. The overall goals for any changes to the corridor should be to improve aesthetics, slow traffic, enhance safety and provide transportation options for more than just motor vehicles.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 63 Figure 43 Beach Road and the lack of any trees along that corridor give it a very institutional look that requires fixing.

Ideas to expand activities include using the existing buildings and site to host more events during the year (arts and crafts shows, Christmas bazaar, an outdoor concert or film series, community garage sales, etc.) or a farmer’s market that could also cater to visitors and tourists. The grandstand, track and stables could support more equestrian activities, or related uses such as a riding academy or equine therapy. Equine therapy is practiced in many coun- tries and was originally used to help people recover from traumatic injuries. It has become a widely accepted and used therapeutic tool for the physically handicapped and has also become accepted as a way to treat a wide variety of psychological and mental disorders. Partnerships with local and regional hospitals could help foster such a program.

In addition, the track could be opened to the public for walking and jogging and similar athletic activi- Figure 44 ties. While the Ottawa County Fairgrounds has been the official Tulip Time campsite since 1960, offering a variety of camping and motor home sites, those services are not well recognized. Through a partnership with the State and Ottawa County its use could be increased, enhancing opportunities for tourists and visitors. Finally, the site could accommodate remote parking for the busy lakefront parks, connected by a shuttle bus service to Holland State Park and Tunnel Park, as previously described. The Town- ship should also work with the Fair Board to develop more detailed approaches to expand the use of the property in a way that is mutually beneficial to both parties.

64 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Airport. Like the Fair Grounds, the Park Township Airport has Figure 45 had a significant influence on the character and history of the community and region. While the airport is owned by Park Township it is leased by Ottawa Aviation, which has maintenance and operation responsibilities. Again, workshop participants believed the airport looks run down, particularly some of the old metal hangars and the approaches from Ottawa Beach Road. At the same time, the airport is a unique asset with a small-town, private pilot character and a charm that should be preserved. With some refurbishing and enhanced streetscapes the Airport could be made attractive without los- ing its unique character. Other ideas were expressed such as:

• Build on the history of the airport by creating a brand harking back to its beginnings in the 1930s that can be used as a theme for exhibits, signs, lighting, fencing, etc. Figure 46

• Provide a sitting area off the multi-use path, near the displayed Korean War era jet

• Continue to promote recreational flying activities, such as radio control flying, “fly-ins,” vintage air- craft shows, hot air balloon races, Dawn Patrol, etc.

As the owner of the property, the Township should take an active role in promoting and improving this asset and work with the Airport Board and Ottawa Aviation to seek opportunities that pool resources so improvements can be made and events held.

Wetlands/Drain Corridor. The County drain that follows Ottawa Beach Road and then turns north about a quarter- mile east of 160th Avenue provides an opportunity to create could accommodate a trail to Cooper-Van Wieren Park, cre- a “green” corridor through this part of the township. Ac- ating a green necklace of parks and nature areas. Via a sys- cess to the wetlands via paths and boardwalks would allow tem of multi-use paths, pedestrians and cyclists could travel residents to better connect with nature in a settled area of from one park to the next, through a strand of green cor- Park Township. The West Ottawa School District could also ridors. The Township, working in partnership with the County take advantage of such an opportunity, using it for ecologi- Drain Commissioner should identify potential pathway routes cal education programs for area students. In addition, a and determine areas of environmental significance. connection from the drain through the wetlands to the east Bike Paths/Access to Cooper-Van Wieren Park. Multi-use

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 65 paths crisscross the section line roads in this neighborhood, should be viewed as an opportunity to further interconnect connecting with multiple destinations in the township, as well key township destinations, like parks with trails and open as to the City of Holland and Holland Charter Township. A space. While both 168th Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard new extension of the system should be explored from 160th are already flanked by a multi-use trail, utility corridors may Avenue east along Perry Street, terminating at Cooper-Van be another viable way to link neighborhoods or natural Wieren Park. This link would provide new access, particularly areas. Therefore, the Township should explore perhaps more to the hiking trails in the southern portion of the park. A trail- rustic, unpaved walking or biking trails along these linear head/parking area could be located here, with way-finding connectors. signs or an information kiosk that describes the trail system and recreation opportunities. North Country Midtown In terms of land area the North Country is the largest subarea, comprising almost one-third of the northern part of the The Midtown Subarea is one of the more developed areas township. It is also the most sparsely populated, yet it con- in the township and it contains many new subdivisions, as tains one of greater Holland’s most intense and active land well as popular parks and nature preserves. It is character- uses, the West Ottawa High School campus. ized by attractive single family neighborhoods and the uses that serve them – schools, parks and churches. There are no With its farms, woodlots and open fields, the North Country large vacant properties that remain in this area to accommo- contains significant areas still available for development. This date major new development. As such, the Future Land Use has led to a conflict between the desire to preserve the town- Plan does not anticipate significant land use changes and ship’s rural and agricultural heritage and farmer’s desires to designates the area for Residential – Low Density and Public/ sell their land for development, when they wish. The chal- Open Space. lenge will be to agree on the type of future residents and landowners hope to see for this area and balance that with a Specific Plan Elements desire to profit from the land. Wetlands. Located in the middle of the large block bounded The Future Land Use Map designates the area for Rural Pre- by Lakewood Boulevard, 160th Avenue, Perry Street and serve, Rural Residential, Residential – Low Density, Multiple 168th Avenue is a major wetland area. Another large wet- Family Residential and Public/Open Space. Land use chang- land, located between Lakewood Boulevard and James Street es are anticipated along Butternut Drive, where an expansion near 160th Avenue, skirts a small man-made lake near of multiple family uses is envisioned (see description below). Island View Drive. It appears that some lots and undeveloped private land may be impacted by these wetlands and could Specific Plan Elements be unbuildable. This presents an opportunity to expand the Expanded Multiple Family Designations. The area off But- Township’s network of “green infrastructure” and provide ternut Drive, east of the West Ottawa High School Campus links to other open spaces and natural areas. has been developed with a large manufactured housing park Utility and Drain Corridors. Overhead utilities run just south and two multiple family developments. Butternut is a major of the lots facing Lakewood Boulevard, while another cor- street that provides access to the City of Holland, with cross ridor leads north, beginning just east of 168th Avenue and street connections to employment areas in Holland Charter continuing nearly to the township line. This infrastructure Township. The multiple family developments that have been

66 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 constructed here provide a housing alternative for younger landscapes, more so than any other subarea. However, over individuals and families, those seeking lower cost alternatives the years development pressures have reduced the amount and those who do not wish to maintain private property. The of agricultural land and open spaces, replacing them with Plan anticipates adding to the Multiple Family land use desig- housing that either stretches along county roads, or is located nation beyond that proposed in the 2002 Plan. in new subdivisions. This context of homes interfacing with farmland has made it challenging for farmers to comply with All of the land on the south side of Butternut Drive, between new federal food safety regulations. Farmers are concerned the West Ottawa Schools campus with encroachment and trespass and the township border, is pro- by neighbors and pedestrians and posed for multiple family housing. bikers using pathways, who have On the north side of Butternut, no appreciation for the issues they land between the township line create. These include food safety and 148th Avenue, south of Quin- and the potential for contamina- cy Street and several lots between tion (innocent or willful), liability 148th Avenue and Butternut Drive related to the chemicals sprayed has also been added. on fruit, and safety issues related With shrinking family sizes and an to conflicts with farm vehicles. As aging population in the township encroachment continues and land and nationwide, alternatives to prices increase, farmers also desire single family housing are neces- the freedom to split off lots to give sary. This expanded multiple family to their children, or allow some area can accommodate traditional limited development to enhance multiple family townhome and land values. In this context, a clear garden apartment style development, as well as retirement answer to future land use is somewhat muddied. housing options that would allow seniors to “age in place” in • Rural Preserve. The lands designated Rural Preserve Park Township. on the Future Land Use Map are those that are, for Utility Corridor. The north-south utility corridor that begins in the most part, actively farmed. Also included are the Midtown Subarea passes through the North Country, ter- adjacent single family homes on large lots, usually minating at land owned by the City of Wyoming for its water on lands that were previously in agricultural pro- plant. This corridor parallels 168th Avenue, which already duction. The area designated Rural Residential, by has a multi-use path. Therefore, similar to the recommenda- contrast, contains fewer farms, but several subdivi- tions for the utility corridors in the Midtown Subarea, more sions and open space developments with homes rustic, unpaved paths that connect with natural areas could that are also on large lots. The following zoning add value to this relatively isolated neighborhood. For in- requirements should be considered to provide stance, it could accommodate a cross-country trail from Riley development flexibility in the Rural Preserve, while Park up to the Ransom Street Park. encouraging continued agricultural production and rural character: Rural Land Preservation. As the most actively farmed area in the township, North Country reflects rural character and • Ten acre minimum lot size

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 67 Figure 46 - Standard vs. Cluster • Specifying the number of allowed • Agricultural buffers. Where residential Development lot splits based on whether the and agricultural uses interface, buf- original lot meets or exceeds the fers should be required on the prop- minimum lot area requirement for erty where development is proposed. the zoning district. For instance, A cluster development, or subdivision for a lot meeting or exceeding the should include at least a 50 to 100 minimum lot size of the district, no foot wide buffer along any perimeter more than a specified number of adjacent to an agricultural use. Buf- smaller lots could be created from fers should preserve existing vegeta- the original parcel. Any additional tion where possible, but where none splits of the remaining parcel exists, a combination of vegetated would have to meet the minimum berms and hedgerows should be em- lot area requirements of the zon- ployed. Where necessary to prevent ing district. potential conflicts and trespass fences, or walls should be considered. • Incentivizing agricultural or open space preservation by offering, for The previous examples are possible ways to dedicating a parcel to permanent address the preservation of rural lands. How- agricultural use or open space, ever, the Planning Commission and Township the ability to receive a speci- Board will need to identify and test options in fied number of bonus splits. The greater detail, working with affected parties to specific formula would have to be rewrite the zoning ordinance. The key will be worked out as part of rewriting to build flexibility into the code so that limited the zoning ordinance. The key will development is allowed while incentives are be to define appropriate incen- provide to preserve farmland and rural char- tives that avoid over-development. acter. Such an approach will help achieve the goals laid out by the public; to preserve both • Rural Residential. Densities of one the rural character of the township and yet al- unit per each five acres are recom- low farmers to plan for their future. mended for the Rural Residential designation and more traditional means of rural preservation should be employed. These include open space development PUDs, density bonuses in exchange for an increase of open space, and required development setbacks with vegetated buffers along roads that can effectively preserve rural character in areas where large-lot single family development is allowed.

68 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 CHAPTER FIV E

Implementation

A master plan is only useful as long as it is implemented be commenced after this Master Plan has been ad- and consulted when making land use decisions. This chapter opted. Any preliminary steps to implement the ac- outlines actions for implementing the Park Township Master tion (such as funding, changes in local ordinances, Plan. etc.) should be commenced immediately. Those Pri- ority 1 actions with a longer time horizon should be Implementation Recommendations revisited on an as-needed basis and incorporated into other applicable long-term planning programs, The Implementation Matrix, below, contains a list of actions, such as the capital improvements plan. which are projects or tasks intended to implement the recommendations of this Master Plan. Each action is listed with the • Priority 2 actions are necessary to implement the responsible parties, the time frame within which the project plan, but either depend on commencing or com- should be initiated and/or completed, and a project prior- pleting Priority 1 actions, or they do not share the ity number. The timing for actions is also explained. Some immediacy of Priority 1 actions. However, once actions may not have a specified schedule because they are begun they should be considered important and based on less predictable factors such as land availability, worked on until they are completed. etc. • Priority 3 actions implement certain elements of this Action Priorities plan, but are not urgent and can be delayed for a longer period of time. These actions may be more The recommended implementation actions in this Plan are susceptible to budgetary constraints. listed with a “priority number” as follows:

• Priority 1 actions are those requiring immediate and concentrated efforts - the first projects that should

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 69 Ordinances, Guidelines, Plans, and Policies Action Involved Parties Timing Priority 1 Analyze the current Zoning Ordinance and determine Staff, Planning Com- Within 1 year 1 if regulations are missing, or inhibit or prevent this plan mission, Township from being implemented. Prepare an assessment and Board recommendations. 2 Revise/prepare a new Zoning Ordinance addressing: Staff, Planning Com- Within 1 year 1 public participation, overlay districts, character-based mission, Township zoning, rural/farm preservation, design standards and Board density requirements (see the recommendations of the Zoning Plan, below). 3 Review and initiate amendments to the Zoning Map to Staff, Planning Com- As needed 2 implement the Master Plan. mission, Township Board 4 Review and revise the Master Plan in response to chang- Staff, Planning Com- Every 5 years 2 ing needs and priorities. mission, Township and as needed Board 5 Implement a six-year Capital Improvements Plan that Staff, Planning Com- Within 1 year 1 prioritizes Township projects and funding. mission, Township and annually Board 6 Explore options to preserve trees, particularly in Wau- Staff, Planning Com- Within 2 years 1 kazoo Woods and along Lakeshore Avenue, including mission, Township funding sources, tree canopy and health analysis, tree Board, Michigan maintenance and reforestation. State University Exten- sion, Ottawa County Road Commission (OCRC) 7 Work with Ottawa County to promote land preservation, Staff, Planning Com- Within 2 years 1 such as purchase of development rights, conservation mission, Township easements, and similar tools. Board, 8 Study options for incentives to preserve agricultural land. Staff, Planning Com- Within 1 year 1 mission, Township Board

70 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Public Programs and Initiatives Actions Involved Parties Timing Priority 1 Work cooperatively with the State and County to determine the fea- Staff, Township Board, Ottawa County Within 1 year 1 sibility of funding and operating a shuttle service between the Fair Fair Board, Ottawa County Road Com- Grounds and the State Park and Tunnel Park beaches, including bus mission (OCRC), Michigan Dept. of Natu- access to the Parks. ral Resources and Environment (MDNRE) 2 Together with the Holland Board of Power and Light and County ex- Staff, Township Board, Ottawa County Within 2 years 2 plore an overflow parking lot for Tunnel Park. Parks and Recreation, Holland Board of Power and Light 3 Support efforts to create a museum in the old Pump House on Ottawa Staff, Township Board, State Historic Pres- 1-5 years 2 Beach Road, including parking facilities. ervation Office, local preservation groups 4 Together with interested parties, seek funding and a means to pre- Staff, Township Board, State Historic Pres- Within 5 years 3 serve the Lakewood Farm Water Tower. ervation Office, local preservation groups 5 Seek opportunities to provide public/private partnerships for pathway Staff, Township Board, owners of land Within 2 years 2 rest areas and similar amenities on lands adjacent to the road right- adjacent to pathways of-way. 6 Work with the Ottawa County Fair Board to better utilize the facilities Staff, Township Board, Ottawa County Within 3 years 2 at the Fair Grounds. Fair Board 7 Work cooperatively with Ottawa Aviation to plan and fund improve- Staff, Township Board, Airport Board, Ot- Within 5 years 3 ments that maximize the airport’s use and preserves its unique char- tawa Aviation acter.

Complete Streets Changes to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act in 2010 require that master plans account for “all legal users” of the transportation system within the municipality. The amended Act states that the Master Plan must include “among other things, promotion of or adequate provision for 1 or more of the following:…(i) A system of transportation to lessen congestion on streets and provide for safe and efficient movement of people and goods by motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other legal users.” Although this Plan does not have a specific transportation element, there is a focus on non-motorized trails and pathways, both on- street and off, to crdeate a cohesive system and enhance connectivity between open spaces and activity centers. Several of the specific plan elements recommend expansion of the current 51-mile trail system and additional trail side amenities. The Township’s pathway system accommodates and is accessible to persons of all ages and abilities. This plan, therefore, conforms to the recent Complete Streets legislation.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 71 Land Acquisition, Development, and Public Improvements Actions Involved Parties Timing Priority 1 Working with the Holland School Board, prepare an adaptive reuse Staff, Township Board, public and private Within 3 years 3 plan for the Harrington School and seek appropriate funding for its agencies implementation. 2 Seek funding and complete improvements to the public boat launch Staff, Township Board, Michigan Dept. Within 5 years 2 on South Shore Drive and street end accesses to Lake Macatawa. of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) 3 Work with the MDNRE to improve State Park entrances including im- Staff, Township Board, MDNRE, Ottawa Within 3 years 2 proved signs, gateways, and streetscapes. County Road Commission (OCRC) 4 Work with the MDNRE and OCRC to install electronic notification Staff, Township Board, MDNRE, OCRC Within 1 year 1 signs in appropriate location on Ottawa Beach Road, advising visitors of park capacity. 5 Explore design options and partnerships to enhance the State property Staff, Township Board, MDNRE Within 3 years 2 on Lake Macatawa, opposite the State Park camp grounds, including shared funding and operations. 6 Work with the Ottawa County Drain Commissioner and utility com- Staff, Township Board, Ottawa County Within 3 years 3 panies to identify priority public use areas along the drain and utility Drain Commission, utility companies corridors. 7 Seek opportunities to allow public use of large wetland areas, includ- Staff, Township Board, Ottawa County Within 5 years 3 ing boardwalks, ecology education, and nature preserves. Parks and Recreation, local land preservation/ conservancy groups

Transportation Corridors Actions Involved Parties Timing Priority 1 Fund and implement improvements to South Shore Drive that include Staff, Township Board, Ottawa County Within 2 years 2 curb/gutter, tree lawns, access management, non-motorized pathways Road Commission (OCRC), Macatawa and pedestrian crossings. Area Coordinating Council, trailway groups 2 Similarly, fund and implement improvements to Ottawa Beach Road; Staff, Township Board, OCRC, , private Within 2 years 2 seek easements where necessary to accommodate separated multi- property owners use paths (with cooperation from private owners and contributors), improve the streetscape at key corridors and intersections. 3 Improve non-motorized access to Cooper-Van Wieren Park. Staff, Township Board, OCRC Within 4 years 3 4 Continue evaluating the pathway system to ensure that all activity ar- Staff, Township Board, trailways groups Within 1 year 2 eas in the township are accessible to all legal users of the system.

72 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Zoning Plan The Michigan Planning Enabling Act (Act 33 of 2008) requires the Master Plan to include a Zoning Plan, which “include(s) an explanation of how the land use categories on the land use map relate to the districts on the zoning map.” The Zoning Plan matrix below summarizes the land use designations and identifies related zoning districts as currently outlined in the Park Township Zoning Ordinance, as well as providing recommendations to implement the Master Plan through the Zoning Ordinance.

Future Land Use Corresponding Zoning District(s) Plan Designation RP Rural Preserve AG, Agricultural and Permanent Open Space District: The AG District permits agricultural uses, single family dwellings and parks; churches, kennels and mineral extraction are allowed with special approval. The AG District has a minimum lot area of 10 acres, although a lot of record platted before 2/7/74 may be developed with a single family home if it is at least 15,000 square feet. In addition, a lot of record in existence as of 2/7/74 may be split to create one lot of no less than 1 acre or greater than 3 acres, provided that the remaining parcel is no less than 10 acres. The RP land use designation recommends a maximum density of 1 lot per each 10 acres, but would allow for smaller lots if open space, orchards or other agricultural land is preserved. The Zoning Ordinance should be evaluated to allow for land preservation techniques within the AG District. RR Rural Residential R-1 Rural Estate District: The R-1 District allows limited agricultural uses, single family dwellings, and supporting uses such as parks, churches and schools. The minimum lot area is 2 acres. The RR Rural Residential designation recommends a minimum density of 1 unit per each 5 acres, but allows for smaller lots if development preserves quality open spaces. The Zoning Ordi- nance should be evaluated to determine if changes to the R-1 District can be implemented, or if another zoning district should be created to accommodate 5-acre lots. Other requirements for preserving rural character, such as development setbacks, should be considered. In addition, the Ordinance should be amended to require any development over 11 lots to be considered as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). RLD Residential – R-3 Low Density Single Family Residence District: The R-3 District allows the same basic uses as the R-1 District. The minimum Low Density lot area in the R-3 District is 15,000 square feet. This corresponds to the recommendations for the Residential – Low Density designation. The RLD designation also encourages infill development, provided that lots are not less than 10,000 square feet. Area and setback requirements for infill development should be analyzed to ensure that development on small lots of record are in character with the established neighborhoods. The mandatory PUD, as noted above, may also be an effective tool to ensure neighborhood character is preserved.

Some areas designated RLD are zoned R-4, Medium Density Single and Two Family Residence District. These are generally single family homes on smaller lots. This type of development is consistent with the RLD land use designation.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 73 Future Land Use Corresponding Zoning District(s) Plan Designation HR Historic Resort R-4, Medium Density Single and Two Family Residence District: The R-4 District permits single and two family dwellings as Residential well as supportive uses, as in the above districts. Both of the areas designated Historic Residential are zoned R-4. Single family dwellings are allowed on 8,500 square feet lots. However, many homes in the areas designated HR are on smaller lots. The ordinance should be evaluated to ensure that rebuilding , redevelopment or infill can be achieved that is in character with the historic neighborhood.

The R-4 zoning district also could allow assembling of two or more lots to permit two family dwellings (minimum lot area = 15,000 square feet), which may not be appropriate in the HR areas. Creation of a new zoning district or overlay district designed to preserve these historic neighborhoods is recommended.

In addition, a portion of Macatawa Park is zoned C-2, Resort Service District. This district includes the Point West property. Residents have expressed a strong desire to prevent expansion of commercial uses in both neighborhoods. Rezoning of the C-2 area in Macatawa Park to an appropriate residential zoning district should be considered. SR Shoreline R-2 Lakeshore Residence District: All of the lands west of Lakeshore Avenue are zoned R-2, which corresponds with the Shoreline Residential Residential designation. The R-2 District allows single family dwellings, parks, schools and churches. The minimum lot area is 1 acre, which corresponds to the recommended density for the SR designated areas. IL Inland Lakefront R-3 Low Density Single Family Residence District: The lands designated Inland Lakefront Residential on the Future Land Use Residential Map are all zoned R-3, with few exceptions. However, the purpose of the IL designation is to preserve lake views and water quality. Therefore, an overlay district with additional restrictions related to building height, setbacks, location of accessory structures, drainage and use of chemicals for fertilization may help to implement the recommendations for this land use designation. MF Multiple Family R-4, Medium Density Single and Two Family Residence District and R-5 Low Density Multifamily Residence District: The R-4 Residential district allows single family and duplex development, while the R-5 District adds multiple family uses. Multiple family lots in the R-5 District must provide 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit, which is an effective density of just above 8 units per acre. This is a slightly higher density than recommended for the MF land use designation (6-8 units per acre). The Zoning Ordinance should be reviewed to determine if minimum lot area per unit should be increased.

The developments designated MF on the Future Land Use Map located on Butternut Drive near West Ottawa High School are zoned R-4; this zoning district should be expanded to match the Future Land Use map. The multiple family developments south of James Street and on Ottawa Beach Road are zoned R-5. The existing zoning matches the recommendations of the MF Mul- tiple Family Residential designation.

The existing manufactured housing park adjacent to the High School campus is also located within this designation. This development is licensed by the State Manufactured Housing Commission and is subject to the rules of the Commission. However, the project is located within a Planned Unit Development that governs lot sizes, parking, setbacks, etc. PUD can be an effective tool for regulating a manufactured home parks, so long as the PUD requirements are consistent with the Manufactured Housing Commission rules.

74 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Future Land Use Corresponding Zoning District(s) Plan Designation GC General C-1, Neighborhood Business District: The C-1 District allows most retail and service uses, and is intended to meet the needs of Commercial the nearby residents. The two areas designated GC on the Future Land Use Map are consistent with the C-1 requirements. The area on the west side of 160th Avenue, currently zoned C-2, should be rezoned to C-1 to reflect the neighborhood commercial character of this small business area. However, the Township should consider character-based requirements for these areas, such as a form based code or design guidelines, to ensure that development is consistent with the recommendations for the GC designation. RC Resort C-2, Resort Service District: The C-2 District is intended to provide for businesses that serve travellers and marine users. Uses Commercial include most of those permitted in the C-1 District, along with hotels and marinas. Multiple family uses are permitted on lots of 4 acres or more. This Plan recommends that the uses permitted in the C-2 District be re-evaluated according to the recommendations for the RC designation. Uses should be focused on beachfront and marina oriented businesses and should not allow the more conventional retail and service uses best accommodated in the C-1 District. In addition, multiple family uses should not be allowed. P Public/Open Space There is no corresponding zoning district for this land use designation. Parks, schools, cemeteries, government uses, etc. are permitted or special land uses within the other zoning districts.

Keeping the Plan Up-to-Date Future Land Use Evaluation Factors Change is constant and usually unpredict- Does the proposed new classification meet the qualifications noted in the appropriate able, and there may be circumstances that p section of the Master Plan? warrant changes to the zoning boundar- Are the zoning districts and their uses that may apply to the new classification compat- ies that are not consistent with the Master p ible with and appropriate in the vicinity of the property under consideration? Plan. If and when this occurs, the Master Have any conditions changed in the area since the Master Plan was adopted that justify Plan should be updated to conform to the p this change? changed circumstances. Because of the time Will there be any community impacts that should be considered, such as increased traf- and process required for amending the Plan, p fic, or others that might create a need for additional services or improvements? such changes should be considered care- Are there any environmental considerations that may be contrary to the intent of the fully. p existing or proposed classification of that land use? The following table contains a series of Was the property improperly classified when the plan was adopted or amended? Are p evaluation factors that may be used to the qualities of the property (or area) different than those that are described in the plan? determine if a proposed development war- Will there be any adverse effects on adjacent properties as a result of the proposed land p rants a change to the land use designation use change? What impacts will result on the public health, safety, and welfare? on the Future Land Use Plan map. p

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 75 X Community Description SI Park Township is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was established in 1915 and is at the extreme southwest corner of the county, adjacent to the City of Holland. It is bounded on the west by Lake Michigan and the City of Holland and on the east by Holland Charter Township.

CHAPTER Port Sheldon Township is to the north and Laketown Town- ship is on the south. The approximately 20 square mile township is divided by Lake Macatawa and more than 90 percent of its land area lies to the north of the lake. Parks & Recreation Plan This plan covers a variety of recreational opportunities including township and regional park facilities and more than 53 miles of bike paths. It was developed along with the master plan update, so land use, zoning, and transportation systems were taken into account in the development of the plan to fully integrate recreational opportunities into the fabric of the Park Township community. For reference, please see the existing land use map, future land use plan, and transportation map in the Park Township Master Plan - 2011.

Because of Park Township’s location and natural features this plan includes recreation opportunities that may not be connected to residential areas, such as marinas. Seasonal residents and marinas dotting the Lake Michigan frontage have established the distinctive recreational character of the area, while market pressures for lakeshore development have limited public lake access. DNR Recreation Grant Inventory The following three grants have been attained to improve parks and recreation in Parks Township:

• Development of the Winstrom Preserve was partially funded by a MNRTF grant (TF89-245) and the scope included a bike path connection from Ottawa Beach Road, shade shelter with tabloids and maps, a nature trail, an observation deck and tower, and a boardwalk and perimeter fencing.

76 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 • Pine Creek Trail was developed with a MNRTF Grant (TF00-113) in 2002 and includes 22 parking spaces; 3,550 linear feet of trail; two pond overlook decks; 984 linear feet of boardwalk; and, erosion control measures and landscaping.

• A MNRTF Grant (TF89-241) was awarded in 1989 for the purchase of property adjacent to the South-side Boat Ramp. The grant was turned down when the property was priced above the expected asking price. Township Board of Trustees Administrative Structure Department Operations Parks and Recreation was overseen by the Parks and Recreation Commit- tee, which was established in 1969 to provide summer recreation programs for the people of Park Township. The committee has been disband- ed since the adoption of the 2005-2010 Parks and Recreation Plan, and the current administration operates with a Parks and Recreation Director that reports to the Township Manager. The annual budget is prepared by the Parks and Recreation Director and is part of the overall Township budget, which is approved by the Township Board. Therefore, expenditures Township Manager and revenues are overseen and governed by the Township Board rather than an independent park authority or commission.

The Parks and Recreation Director develops, directs, implements and administers a wide variety of park and recreational activities and facilities for recreational users and program participants. The Director also monitors operations and facilities, and supervises a mix of part-time and seasonal staff, and volunteers. Park Township cooperates with Holland Charter Township and the West Ottawa School District to run recreational programs. Financial contributions are also received from Port Sheldon Building Township. Parks and Department Recreation Budget Parks Director The 2010-2011 operating budget for the Parks and Recreation program is Maintenance $562,250. Operations are supported through user fees and two special millages for bike paths and general park operations. Expenditures are broken down as follows:

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 77 • Tot Time expenses include salaries and Parks and Recreation Revenues Parks and Recreation Expenditures benefits, supplies, and program materi- FY: 2010-2011 FY: 2010-2011 als. Most of the expenses for the program ($20,000) are in salaries. General Revenues Tot Time $23,300 Parks Millage $439,000 Recreation Department $144,238 • The recreation department expenses Recreation Fees $88,000 Parks Department $167,678 include salaries, benefits, supplies, program materials, purchased services, Tot Time Enrollment $22,650 Miscellaneous $227,034 printing and publication, travel, utili- Building Rentals $12,000 Total $562,250 ties, maintenance, and conferences. Skate Park $600 Salaries and benefits are the largest Total $562,250 expenses. Bike Path Revenues • Parks Department expenses include Bike Path Millage $475,000 wages, benefits, vehicle gas and oil, Miscellaneous Income $15,000 professional services fees, mileage, printing and publication, utilities, re- Total $490,000 pair and maintenance, equipment, and building improvements. Wages and benefits are the largest expense group, followed by repair and maintenance.

A miscellaneous fund has a contingency reserve of $145,334, for administration fees, and items related to Keppel Forestry.

Primary Park Classifications Recommended Ratio Park Type Description Service Area Setting Typical Size (per 1,000 residents) Specialized parks serve residents in the immediate 2,500 sq. ft. Mini area and provide daily recreation for those who cannot 1/4 Mile Residential 0.375 to 1 acre travel. Multi-purpose facilities serving the local neighborhood Away from Neighborhood that provide social, active and passive recreation op- 1/4 to 1/2 Mile 5 to 10 acres 1.75 Main Roads portunities. Meets larger, community-wide needs and/or preserves 30 to 50 Community 1/2 to 3 Miles Varies 6.5 unique landscapes and open spaces. acres School Facilities located on public school property, which are generally used for athletic programs, but are open to the public. Natural Resource Areas Lands preserved due to significant natural resources, landscapes or aesthetics, but which may be used for passive recreation. Greenways Linear parks that link parks and destinations, often measured in distance rather than acres.

78 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Recreation Inventory and Analysis An inventory of the recreation facilities in Park Township was developed using the township’s 2005 Parks and Recreation Plan inventory, with updated information provided by the Recreation Director. It shows 13 township parks and 8 public schools with recreational facilities that total nearly 400 acres of recreational land.

The following inventory and analysis are based on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s (MDNRE) and the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NRPA) recommended park classifications and facility guidelines. These guidelines were developed in 1983 and are used to help identify needed recreational facilities in a community. While they help provide a baseline for measuring whether existing parks meet community needs, the township should balance these guidelines with other community needs. The inventory was also considered along with the community survey and public input gathered throughout the process of developing the plan. The locations of parks and recreation facilities are shown on Map x.x.

Local parks generally fall into three categories (mini, neighborhood and community parks) based on size and function. The NRPA has established these generally recognized standards to help assess the availability and adequacy of local resources. While they are intended as a guide they should also be weighed against other criteria, such as demonstrated public need, location-specific considerations, and other local factors. This plan focuses primarily on township-owned resources, so other park facilities, such as natural resource areas, greenways, trails, and facilities provided by local schools, agencies and private entities, while integral to the overall recreation environment, are discussed separately.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 79 Inventory of Parks and Facilities Located within Park Township Barrier Ball Soccer Basketball Volleyball Tennis Walking Play- Rest- Picnic Lake Park Type1 Size Other Amenities Free Rank2 Fields Fields Courts Courts Courts Trails ground rooms Shelter Access Ashwood Reserve M .5 Acres Y Scenic Stop Bike Path System C 53 Miles 4 Y Non-Motorized Transportation System Brookside Bike Park M 7 Acres Scenic Stop Chief Waukazoo Park M .75 Acres Scenic Stoop Community Garden M .25 Acres Garden Plots Cooper-Van Wieren NA 66 Acres 1 Natural Area Y Beach, Fishing, Camping, Holland State Park R 142 Acres Y Y Y Y Pier Access, Concessions James St. Beach Ac- M .5 Acres Y cess Keppel Forest Preserve NA 40 Acres 2 Y Historic Cabin Park 12/Mt. Pisgah R .5 Miles Y Dune Stairs, Scenic views, Dune Boardwalk includes Black Lake Park, (County) Holland Fishing Pier Other Road ends and M .25 - 1 Y Scenic stops, some lake Lake Access Acres access Community Building, Skate Community Center/ C 60 Acres 2 1 1 2 Y Y Y Park, Dog Park, Ice Skating Fairgrounds Rink Public Boat Launch R 3 Acres Y Boat Launch, Fish Clean- (D.N.R) ing Station Ransom Park N 20 Acres 3 1 1 1 Y Y Y Riley St. Beach Access M .5 Acres Y Riley Trails (County) NA 300 Acres Y X-Country Ski Trails Stu Visser Trails NA 37 Acres 5 Y Scenic views Southside Boat Launch C .5 Acres 2 Y Boat Launch Tunnel Park (County) R 22 Acres 1 1 Y Y Y Y Lake Mich Beach Access Virginia Park/ Maat- N 6 Acres 2 1 1 1 4 Y Y Y Maatman Center man Center Wendt Park C 20 Acres 3 1 1 1 1 4 Y Y Y Y Windstrom Park C 50 Acres 3 2 3 1 1 2 Y Y Y Disc Golf, Outlook Tower, Natural Area

1 Type 2 Barrier Free Rankings were based on the following scale: M=Mini 1 = none of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines N=Neighborhood 2 = some of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines C=Community 3 = most of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines R=Regional 80 4 = the entire park meets accessibility guidelines Park Township Master Plan - 2011 NA=Natural Area 5 = the entire park was developed/renovated using the principles of universal design

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Park Township Master Plan - 2011 81 • Virginia Park/Maatman Center is a Inventory of Park Ransom Park small park complex located north of Virginia Place and west of 160th Av- Land Located in Park enue, one block south of South Shore Drive. The park is about six acres in Township size and includes paved parking, four tennis courts, softball/soccer fields, Mini-Parks. Mini-parks are typically lo- basketball hoops, tot lot play areas, a cated in residential areas, are between 2,500 community center building, and picnic sq.ft. and one acre in size and serve a ¼ mile facilities. Maatman Center also has a radius. kitchen and the facilities may be rented for recreation programs and com- • Chief Waukazoo Park is currently the munity meetings. A triangular natural only facility meeting the criteria for a woodlands area of the park has not mini-park in the township. It is approx- been developed. The park is in a imately ¼ acre in size and is located neighborhood setting and is the only in the Waukazoo Woods subdivision. township park facility on the south side The park serves as a public open space of Lake Macatawa. Renovations were and has mature canopy trees and completed in 2005. benches. No further improvements are planned for this park. • Wendt Park is a 20 acre park located Fairgrounds near the central portion of the eastern Other Mini Parks Available to Park Township edge of the township, on James Street. Residents: Park facilities include a softball field, • Brookwood Park in Holland Charter soccer field, picnic tables and grills, a Township is available for Park Town- fitness trail, four tennis courts, a bas- ship resident use. It is a one acre site ketball court, a sand volleyball court, on Joy Drive off 104th Avenue with a play areas, three shelters (one with covered shelter and play area. bathroom facilities), and two parking lots. With its programmed sports Neighborhood Parks. Neighborhood activities this park serves as both a parks are the basic units of the park system and neighborhood and a community park. serve as recreational and social focal points for Improvements have been made to the a neighborhood. Typically, the minimum size tennis courts and access to viewing is five acres and the optimal size for neighbor- areas has been enhanced. A new trail hood parks is five to ten acres. Neighborhood was added when the Wendt homestead parks have a service area of approximately ¼ was purchased in 2007. to ½ mile in a residential setting. Priority uses include active and passive recreation activities • The Ransom Street Park is a 20 acre like field and court games, playground activities, park located between Estate Drive and picnicking. and 168th Avenue on the south side of Ransom Street. Facilities include a

82 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 basketball court, group picnic shelter, play area, open soccer and play fields, nature trails for hiking and cross country skiing. The Winstrom Park park has a paved parking area. Ransom Street Park is located in a rural neighborhood and because of its varied and expansive facilities it serves a population beyond the immediate area.

Other Neighborhood Parks available to Park Township residents:

• Beechwood Park is a small neighborhood park (3.5 acres) in Holland Charter Township near Lakewood Boulevard and Beech Street. The park has tennis, basketball and shuffleboard courts, a playground and a shaded picnic area.

• Dunton Park is a 21 acre neighborhood park located in Holland Charter Township on Howard Avenue. The facilities support boat launching and fishing and include a picnic area, playground, boardwalk and decks.

Community Parks. Community parks provide a range of facilities and are capable of supporting both structured and unstructured recreation activities. They typically range from 30 to 50 acres and serve two or more neighborhoods, generally within ½ to three miles. Community parks may contain specialized recreation facilities like pools, community centers, and lighted ball diamonds or recreational fields. These parks should be served Beach entry drive by arterial or collector streets and be accessible by foot or bike via a trail system.

• The Park Township Community Center/Fairgrounds is a 39 acre site near the Park Township Airport off Ottawa Beach Road. The Ottawa County Fair Board leases twenty acres there and has an agreement in place through 2021. Fair related buildings include livestock barns, a racetrack with a covered grandstand, concessions, and display buildings. Nine acres have not been developed and the remaining land is home to a large community center building and outdoor recreation facilities. The community center building is used for roller skating, crafts, basketball, golf, Scouts, and instructional programs. Outdoor recreation facilities include three lighted tennis courts, a softball field, a shuffleboard court, picnic area, tot lot, shelter with grills, half-court basketball, horseshoe pits, tetherball, volleyball court, and nature trails. A dog park was developed at the site in 2005, while a skate park was later developed in 2009. The community building has restroom facilities. Renovations were made to the community center

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 83 building in 2009 including new doors and windows, floor and stage renovations, and the installation of a drinking fountain.

Analysis of Park Land • Activities other than the Ottawa County Fair include: Scout Fest, RV rallies, church services, custom car shows, NRPA Guide- Recommend- tractor pulls, harness racing, Girl Scout Campout, Tulip Park Class line (per 1,000 ed for Park Provided Analysis Time parking and camping, company/family/church residents) Township picnics, Antique Car Collectors Convention, the circus, Mini Parks 0.375 6.77 0.25 -6.52 and flea markets. Projected attendance for these events is Neighborhood Parks 1.75 31.15 46 +14.85 approximately 250,000 per year. The fairgrounds is also Community Parks 6.5 115.71 89 -26.71 used for the township leaf pick-up days. Regional Parks 7.5 133.52 172 +38.48 • Winstrom Park is a 50 acre wooded parcel north of Ottawa Total 287.15 307.25 20.1 Beach Road with access from 160th Avenue and Perry Street. Park facilities include bleachers and benches, picnic tables, soccer fields, an open play field, a tot lot, tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a scenic walkway, a natural area, and a disc golf course. The park has a bike path, two parking lots, and rustic restroom facilities. Tennis courts were resurfaced in 2009 and phase 1 park improvements were completed in 2005. In lieu of pit toilets, indoor toilets have been constructed. Tunnel Park • The Airport Soccer Fields have been discontinued as the proposed park was in the “no construction” zone for the run- way. The airport is currently leased to Ottawa Aviation, Inc. Facilities at the airport are used by model plane hobby clubs and helicopter and airplane rides. The total area is approximately 70 acres.

Regional Facilities within Park Township. Federal, state, and county owned or managed lands also provide recreation opportunities in Park Township.

• Holland State Park is located within Park Township and is a regional state park with 142 acres. It is located in a wooded dune area at the northwest end of Lake Macatawa along the shore of Lake Michigan. This park includes 342 camp sites, a quarter mile of sand beach, fishing access, a bathhouse, shelter, picnic area, playground, concession facilities, and an open area along Lake Macatawa.

84 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 • A Public Launching Site at Ottawa Beach Road is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment. It is a fee-paid launch site for small pleasure craft and is located along the north shore of Lake Macatawa. Limited parking is available at the three acre site. • The Riley Beach Access Site is owned by Ottawa County and Macatawa Center considered a community park. The site includes a public swimming and sunbathing beach, maintained by Park Town- ship.

• Riley Hiking and Cross-Country Ski Trails are also Ottawa County owned resources, considered as community parks, with limited parking, in Park Township. The hiking and cross-country ski trails are located on the perimeter of a 300-acre landfill site bordered by Riley and James Streets and 160th and 168th Avenues. There are four marked trails: two beginner, one intermediate, and one advanced. The trails are designed, groomed, and maintained by Park Township.

• The Ottawa County Tunnel Park is considered a community park and includes 22 acres on Lake Michigan in a wooded dune setting. The park contains picnic areas, two shelters, a bathhouse, a dune-top boardwalk, a baseball diamond, playground, a sand volleyball court, 770 feet of sand beach and a tunnel through a dune connecting the parking and play areas to the beach.

• The James Street Beach Access is also an Ottawa County park but is considered a community park in Park Township. A public swimming and sunbathing beach is maintained by Park Township at the end of James Street on Lake Michigan.

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DRIVE DR. K MAYFLOWER

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G E 140TH AVENUE D G E EAST CT. A R V DRIVE E EVER- D

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BENT GAIL AVENUE

KERRI COURT GREEN D 5. HORESHOE FALLS CT. 1ST STREET VALLEY VIEW VALLEY VIEW GREEN TRAIL O WESTWOOD LANE LANE 18 LAKE COURT 6. BROOK TROUT CT. ROSE PARK DR. LANE 18 AVENUE ROSE PARK DR. W LEISURE AVENUE LEISURE

PINE CT. 142ND AVENUE

AVENUE WEST OTTAWA NORTH ESSENBURG DRIVE VILLAGE PINE D ERIC KRISTIN ESSENBURG DRIVE VILLAGE 160TH CAMPUS AVE. R EDMEE 2ND STREET HIGH CREEK LANE R DRIVE MANUFACTURER'S WHITE 160TH EDMEER DR MANUFACTURER'S I IVE WHITE DRIVE V SPRUCE SCHOOL E COURT ARMELLA LN VENESSA AVENUE CAROL VENESSA SPRUCE C . AVENUE CAROL ST. DRIVE AVENUE CAROL

BENT PINEDR. BENT COMMERCE CT.

AVENUE FRANCES CAROL ST. DRIVE CT. COMMERCE CT. JACK STREET FRANCES CT. 3RD STREET LAKESHORE preservedLEISURE ESTATES generally dictate the size of such areas.STREET MICHELLE CT. LEISURE ESTATES STREET MOBILE JUNIPER JUNIPER

ELEMENTARY SANDY PINES DR ASPEN VALE DUNCAN STREET MOBILE

AVENUE SANDY PINES DR CT. CT. 4TH STREET JULIUS ST. HOME JULIUS ST. HOME SCHOOL ASHLEY LANE ASHLEY LANE TRADITION PARK PARK

148TH WAY K WOODSIDE K DEER COVE E WOODSIDE 142NDAVE. ELBERDENE E

MAPLE BEACH DR. RIDG 5TH STREET EW N, S, E, & W E 142NDAVE. ELBERDENE DRIVE JILL AVE. E LAKEFRONT DRIVE R SCHOOL GREENLY 7 COURT O LAKEFRONT DRIVE R SCHOOL C

TWIN OAKS LANE

9 CAMIELA STREET O STREET C GRE STREET ENLY W WEST OTTAWA SOUTH D DONNA W

168TH BOER RUN DONNA

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SHARONAVENUE O PRAIRIEAVENUE

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D LILACAVENUE

PINERIDGE SHARONAVENUE

ST. 136TH D PINERIDGE

HIGH ST. 136TH 12 R D COURT A BELLWOOD . COURT A

SCHOOL E GOLDCREST E

DRIVE

LANE

GOLDCREST

DRIVE M

COURT LANE NUTTALL CT. 10 AVENUE

JACOB AVE. M NUTTALL CT. AVENUE

6TH STREET JACOB AVE. JAMES TWIN OAKS THOMASAVENUE

STREET THOMASAVENUE 11 SUNNYJUNE JAMES STREET JAMES SUNNYJUNE STREET JAMES SPINNAKER WEST FOXHAVEN DRIVE MARLACOBA DR RIVE FOX TR PINE WOODMARLACOBA DR SPINNAKER FOXHAVEN DRIVE BROCKWOOD LAURIE LANE ERIN ISLE D COURT A GREAT NO RTHERN CT. RIVE PINE WOOD R SUNVIEW TRAIL HEAD LAURIE LANE ERIN ISLE D CT.

E IL COURT KIMBER R COURT TRAIL HEAD GATE

WILD STEM DR. STEM WILD T E COURT KIMBER JAMES COURT OLDE GATE COURT A D DR. STEM WILD T AVALON DRIVE DRIVE COURT A OLDE DRIVE JAMES NORTH STREET HOLIDAY W SUNDANCE R OTTAWA DEERLANE TRAIL NESTLE- W AVALON DRIVE L DRIVE . LANE SUNDANCE DEER TRAIL NESTLE- L PHEASANT H HAYES STREET L LANE D I UNT L HAYES STREET E WOOD DR. I HUNT R ERIN ISLE DRIVEWEST T R HAYES AVE. D E

E WOOD DR.

DURWOOD A E S R ERIN ISLE DRIVE T R HAYES AVE. S T • Cooper-Van Wieren Park is a 66 acre area north of the Park

V E S U I A TIFFANY SHORES DRIVE V S DRIVE T IV T R RUN V TIFFANY SHORES DRIVE

E S R DRIVE T

C N R STREET STARBOARD DRIVE S

L D DEPOT L ANE E R

A ROUNDHOUSE LN. E GREAT LAKES SCHOOLS A L D

R SOUTH STREET U A

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I AVE. O K POW PINE WATER PINE WOOD DR. BURKE AVENUE E 142ND AVE. E EASTERNAVENUE E L I D O POW PINE WATER PINE WOOD DR. BURKE AVENUE

ISLAND VIEW DR. K

B A 142ND AVE. L

MAPLEAVENUE CHRISTO- D A BLU E B EGRASS LN.

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HOLLYWOODAVENUE E B 152ND R R Y E E L

L HIGHBANKS COURT R

LEISU BLUE ISLE . H E D 24 S E R Y TO N K LEISU BLUE ISLE L HIGHBANKS COURT K H U . 24 O PINE LAKE STO NE K SCHOOL R TIMBERWOODU O WENDY WAY JILL LOUISE KATRA DR. R WAY PINE LAKE 1. WILLOWVIEW CT. WAY PHER CT. R E PINE CREEK C A WENDY WAY JILL LOUISE WAY TIMBERWOOD

BROOK LANE WOODLAND R D 1. WILLOWVIEW CT. WAY PHER CT. 8TH STREET N E A

L 12. SYLVAN STREET D WOODLAND OO RIVER AVE. T TIMBER 2. MALLARD CT. N COURT I L 12. SYLVAN STREET

A R GARFIELD AVE. TIMBER RIVER AVE. HO CT. N T S 2. MALLARD CT.

RED STEMNC DR. RED STEM DRIVE CT. . COURT I GARFIELD AVE. N T R COURT S RED STEM DRIVE W LAKESHORE U COURT RED STEM DR. PINEVIEW R L CROSSING 3. SUNFLOWER CT. R U COURT COURT

E COURT PINEVIEW BLUEFIELD1. DR. L CROSSING 3. SUNFLOWER CT. R R E WINTER- R E COURT 1. A PINE E WINTER- Y B 4. TRICKLE STONE CT. MANLEY AVENUE R CEMETERY A E PINE D LN. Y B 4. TRICKLE STONE CT. MANLEY AVENUE N CT. D LN.

I 146TH D M D CT. ERIN ISLE DRIVE 11. 2. 5. WILDFLOWER CT. N

146TH A I I

L D M

G ERIN ISLE DRIVE 11. 2. 5. WILDFLOWER CT. ROBAR DR. A I L

L O R S

L T

DENEYE DRIVE AVENUE RED- G ROBAR DR. NOROAK R S 6. MEADOWLARK CT. O S

L T

OTTAWA DENEYE DRIVE AVENUE NOROAK RED- E S

TIMBER LAKE WEST I 6. MEADOWLARK CT. V I

TIMBER LAKE WEST

OAK I

WESTBURY OAKLN. L V 7. WILLOW CREEK CT. I

146THAVENUE OAK OAKLN. LAKEWOOD E SANDY CREEK PLEASANT AVENUE L 7. WILLOW CREEK CT.

V CAS 3. CT. D LAKEWOOD E SANDY N T 4. DUNTON AVENUE AVENUE DRIVE PLEASANT 21 PORT A S L COURT COURT 10. 8. PEBBLE CREEK CT. 21 V ANDCAST 4. 3. CT. DUNTON AVENUE E S COURT E SUNFIELDDR. RIDGE DR. Township AirportL between 10. the8. PEBBLE CREEK CT.undeveloped east end of Perry RILEY CEMETERY JAMESWAY AVENUE LANE PANTHE E E R DR. RIDGE DR.

R 5. ARTHUR AVE. AVENUE CEMETERY STREET D 9. WATERLILLY CT. WHITE SPRING DR. R 5. ARTHUR AVE. BENTWOOD COURT CHERRY LN. D 9. WATERLILLY CT. AVENUE R FIRE WHITE SPRING DR. BENTWOOD COURT CHERRY LN.

TR TRAIL 8. I R

RILEY TR TRAIL D 10. PEBBLE STONE CT OAK W. I 8. . OAK E. 10. PEBBLE STONE CT STATION ELDON ST. D OAK W. . ELDON ST. OAK E. G 9. 7. 6. 11. RIPPLING BROOK CT. HOLLAND VANDER VEEN AVENUE 11. RIPPLING BROOK CT. VANDER VEEN AVENUE LAKE SHORE LAKE G 9. 7. 6. COURT HOLLAND E SHORE LAKE 22 WATERCREST SEGONQUIN DRIVE 12. WHISPERING WAY N. CALVIN COURT E D PINE DR. 22 SEGONQUIN DRIVE 12. WHISPERING WAY

RILEY LAKEWOOD TIFFANY RIVE 13. COTTAGE LN. TOWNSHIP TIFFANY D RI N. CALVIN DRIVE V TOWNSHIP GOLDENEYE COURT E BEECH STREET LAKEWOOD 13. COTTAGE LN. FRANKLIN STREET GOLDENEYE

BEECH STREET SHORES COURT ELM

COURT MAINT. BLDG. SHORE OAKS TRAILS LILLIAN STREET 13. SCARLET OAK CT. SHORES COURT ELM MAINT. BLDG.

145TH STREET 13. 23 WINTER SCARLET OAK CT.

HOME WINTER STREET

145TH STREET 23 WINTER SILVER FIR

N. KINGWOOD HOME WINTER STREET EAST LANE BOULEVARD FLORENCE

COUGAR ST.

BOULEVARD FLORENCE SHORE OAKS COUGAR ST. CT. T COURT COURT I SILVER L CT. T WEST LANE E F A I PEACHLEAF

F I BEL AIR S TREETY RID E F V G COURT BA E BEECH- F RID

I R Y

LAKEWOOD RANDALL A V BA G BEECH- AVENUE

CT. E O KINGWOOD DR. FIRST AVE. I A

F ENU E D LAKEWOOD RANDALL

V E AVENUE N ME M A CT. R AY WOOD FILLMORE D FIRST AVE. I N

R R V WOOD

STREET Y R W FILLMORE S I R PAUL ST. D SCHOOL STREET Y E I STREET STREET PAUL ST. SCHOOL D

M ELEMEDA I R R Lake Michigan S. KINGWOOD STREET J V

Lake Michigan R

Lake Michigan Street and 152nd Avenue. A looped nature trail is the only

E EVERGREEN E

D D Lake Michigan

WOOD- I D WAUKAZOO

ELEMEDA E

E BAY CIRCLE D RE D STREET I WAUKAZOO

T ET N COURT WOOD- S REMINGTON LN. CREEK SHERWOOD PARK BAY CIRCLE

N RE D R COURT T E

DRIVE V S T PARK

DRIVE SECOND AVE. N G A COURT

N WIND I I K 19 SECOND AVE. G

I FOXBORO DRIVE SCHOOL N

L WIND 19 EDGE STREET O E R SCHOOL

W V

SUN MEADOW O E

W JEFFERSON

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T O AVE.

D O

COURT D JEFFERSON

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AVE.

COURT

170th D D

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170th

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COURT T W DRIVE E MELVIN TRILLIUM

O E E CT. A COURT

DRIVE DR. K MAYFLOWER V CT.

COLUMBUSF STREET WAY

. STREET E H I T TIMBER RIDGE ELM LA NE . STREET COLUMBUS STREET WAY V MAYWOOD AVENUE FOURTH AVE. TUNNEL S UR O T (BEELINE) I

GLADMORE L N S TUNNEL S FOURTH AVE. (BEELINE) R

O I O GLADMORE L O R

EDGE MAE ROSE . LN. O T STANWOOD DRIVE

P D STREET . CREEK C R T STREET S E.B. CREEK DR. D

I R

B STREET S E.B. CREEK DR. S. S. HAMPTON ST. SAGEBRUSH MYRA LANE I R E STREET R S. HAMPTON ST.

ISTOL D

PARK R STATE STREET MAYFAIR ST. E R

L L D MAYFIELD ISTO

B B AVENUE PARK R STATE STREET

FIFTH L

DRIVE 152ND B B AVE. ADAMS S FIFTH C 152ND AVE. ADAMS H

C S H H STREET

T R H developed part of the park. Access along Perry Street was

STREET W

MARY I T T R

DPINE AVE. W I O DRI T

U O VE AVE. R W C

MARCIA O U

OAK CREEK R AVENUE ELWOOD C O O

OAK CREEK

O MAIN STREET D

O Y ELWILL O SIXTH AVE. D

S JACOBUSSE MAIN STREET

VIEW N LN. SIXTH AVE. S JACOBUSSE

KELLY RIDGE A VAN DYKE MADISON ST.

COURT ANILINE AVENUE

FELCH A N LN.

16 15 KELLY RIDGE A VAN DYKE MADISON ST.

A ANILINE AVENUE LANE B

FELCH E CHRIS CRAFT LN. IDLEWOOD RD. 14 B DR. E CHRIS CRAFT LN. BRETT WOOD CT. M COURT IDLEWOOD RD. DR. COURT BRETT WOOD CT. M LA BRISTOL WASHINGTON13 STREET Y BRISTOLOAK HARBORCOURT OAK HARBOR K A WASHINGTON STREET Y E E B SUN RIDGE DR. A L STREET BUTTERNUT DRIVE AVE. DIVISION COMMODORE B SUN RIDGE DR.

WESTERNAVENUE

DIVISION AVE. DIVISION S STREET COMMODORE WISPERING

WESTERNAVENUE G E WOODSDR. EMMA S CT.

DOUGLAS STREET WISPERING D EMMA WOODSDR. A R V T SUN CHASE DR. HOWARD CT. DOUGLAS STREET I PERRY EVER- T SUN CHASE DR. HOWARD E STREET R MONROE ST.

GAIL AVENUE PERRY R LN. GREEN STREET LN. MONROE ST. A VALLEY VIEW DOUGLAS AVENUE STREET A DOUGLAS AVENUE I LANE 18 STREET ROSE PARK DR. G AVENUE I PARK LEISURE G H PARK 1 H JACKSON STREET T WARNER DRIVE ESSENBURG DRIVE VILLAGE 1 JACKSON STREET T WARNER DRIVE 160TH A EDM TOWNSHIP FIRE EER DR MANUFACTURER'S A improved in 2007. V IVE WHITE PINE CREST DRIVE FIRE TOWNSHIP TUNNEL V PINE CREST DRIVE E CROSSWIND COURT TUNNEL WINSTROM E CROSSWIND COURT . VENESSA AVENUE CAROL SPRUCE WINTERSUN PLACE WINSTROM 1. GEORGE AVENUE 2 BREEZE STATION OFFICE . WINTERSUN PLACE AVENUE CAROL ST. AMBERTRACE DRIVE 1. GEORGE AVENUE PINEVIEW DRIVE BREEZE COMMERCE CT. STATION OFFICE 2 .

PARK FRANCES PINEVIEW DRIVE E AMBERTRACE V CT. A PARK . D E R V STREET A A D

W R

2. NORTH IDLEWOOD ROAD O A E H

3 W

2. NORTH IDLEWOOD ROAD O LEISURE ESTATES E H

COURT LAKEVIEW AVENUE COUNT'S 3 CT. V

LAKEVIEW AVENUE

I COURT COUNT'S CT. V

NAVAJO AVE. NAVAJO JUNIPER DUNTON 3. SOUTH IDLEWOOD ROAD AVE. NAVAJO I DUNTON

DRIVE IROQUOISAVE. MOBILE CHEYENNEAVE. R COVE 3. SOUTHPINE IDLEWOOD BAY AVENUE ROAD SANDY PINES DR PARK TOWNSHIP ROAD DRIVE IROQUOISAVE.

ACORN CHEYENNEAVE. ALGONQUINAVE.

CT. PARK TOWNSHIP ROADACORN R COVE PINE BAY AVENUE

BREEZE ALGONQUINAVE. JULIUS ST. D

BASIN COURT HOME PINECT. BAY PARKBREEZE COURT D ASHLEY LANE ORCHARD AVE. BASIN COURT COURT PINECT. BAY PARK CT. 27 AIRPORT AMBERWOOD DRIVE ORCHARDWEDGEWOOD AVE. DRIVE PARK CT. 27 AIRPORT AMBERWOOD WEDGEWOOD TANGLEWOOD

160TH DR. S OLD TOWN ROAD TANGLEWOOD

ORCHARD HILL 160TH K L DR. S OLD TOWN ROAD ORCHARD HILL CROSSWIND L L CT. WOODSIDE DRIVE I E

MICHIGANAVENUE H CROSSWIND L F T CT. DRIVE I RUTH AVE. ARAPAHOE RD. 142NDAVE. OR S DRIVE ELBERDEE NE MICHIGANAVENUE (VAC) STREET T H E RUTH AVE. ARAPAHOE RD. FOR ES DRIVE CT. B (VAC) STREET

CT.

LAKEFRONT DRIVE BEACH B WIND R BOWER STREET R SCHOOL N. BAYWOOD DR. BEACH WHISPERING SUPERIOR WIND R BOWER STREET N. BAYWOOD DR. C . STREAM E OTTAWA STREET GREENHILL WHISPERING SUPERIOR OAK . STREAM GREENHILL LIBERTYDRIVE E OTTAWA OAK R E LIBERTY W COURT E DRIVE HEIGHTS CENTRAL Z DONNA DRIVE R COURT 168TH VALLEY DR. DRIVE D DUNE DRIVE PRAIRIEAVENUE CENTRAL O WILLIAMAVENUE RECREATION CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS Z VALLEY DR. LILACAVENUE SUMMERWIND E SHARONAVENUE D DUNE DRIVE RECREATION SUMMER- PINERIDGE SUMMERWIND CRESTWOOD ST. 136TH E D SUMMER- AVENUE MAINTENANCE S. BAYWOOD DR. D WAUKAZOO CENTER DRIVE AVENUE D MAINTENANCE S. BAYWOOD DR. AVENUE D SANDS CT. WYNWOOD CT. R COURT A WAUKAZOO CENTER DRIVE D

I V E DRIVE HAZELBANK RD.AVENUE SANDS CT. WYNWOOD CT. R E

I DRIVE E O S V E HAZELBANK RD.

GOLDCREST DRIVE O S V U CT. LANE E

I M SHORELINE O CT. NUTTALL CT. AVENUE V U JACOB AVE. I SHORELINE R N O HAZELWOOD JAMES D THOMASAVENUE R N W S STREET D HAZELWOOD F DR SUNNYJUNE F SHELBY LN. JAMES SYCAMORE F W S DR U E E FAIRGROUNDS F SHELBY LN. SYCAMORE

L U E E

T SANDYPOINT CT. FAIRGROUNDS

L PUBLIC L T SANDYPOINT

B B CT. JOY ROAD L L PUBLIC UFF R WOODLARK DRIVE WOODAVENUE WINTERGREEN B B D 159THAVENUE

I BLAINAVENUE JOY ROAD G V L UFF R WOODLARK DRIVE WOODAVENUE WINTERGREEN SPINNAKER FOXHAVEN DRIVE D 159THAVENUE T E I BLAINAVENUE

OAKWOODAVENUE MARLACOBA DR BOAT RAMP AVENUE G V

T E

N PINE WOOD BOAT RAMP OAKWOODAVENUE AVENUE

E RIVE DR. N

LAURIE LANE ERIN ISLE CT. 25

D E A 26 DR. COURT TRAIL HEAD 25 R

S COURT

KIMBER A • Winstrom Preserve26 is immediately adjacent to Winstrom Park E DRIVE

T GATE S

WILD STEM DR. STEM WILD T DRIVE COURT TIMBERCREST OLDE JAMES T N A AVALON DRIVE DRIVE TIMBERCREST U COURTW WOOSUNDANCE DEER TRAIL NESTLE- N WO S L DRIFTWOOD DR. BLACKBERRY

D LANE F WISTERIA DRIVE U O 30 Macatawa COURT L S DRIFTWOOD DR. BLACKBERRY L HAYESPOST STREET AVENUE LAKE STREET D F WISTERIA DRIVE 30 Macatawa I A E DR. HUN LAKE STREET E Z T O L POST AVENUE D T R E E A E DR. V WOOD DR. O L E Z T K I E R HAYES AVE. T R ERIN ISLE DRIVE D R R V E I R L E S X SILVERSTONE K I E

A N D R

E I S B R V T X SILVERSTONE M WOODLARK N

SUNSET I V TIFFANY SHORES DRIVE DRIVE T E B

D M WOODLARK SUNSET

R I O E S R D

I L B D S E ROAD I O

I O B ROAD COURT A E A O S

E K SEMINOLE DRIVE SHORT O E . U BLUFF COURT PINE COURT E AVE. O U PINE T E K SEMINOLE DRIVE SHORT

. A E E BLUFF COURT PINE

A I A O PINE WOOD DR. U O R V K P W PINE WATER E BURKE AV PINE

142ND AVE. ENUE

I A L D W A A R D OAK STREET R V E WAUKAZOO ISLAND VIEW DR.

B L T L K I R A 28 CHRISTO- D W BAY COURT E V OAK STREET B E R WAUKAZOO E D L T R L K L R E I 28 E R ST. E BAY COURT V E LAWN AVE. S E D

H R R Y I

RD. N L U L COURT HIGHBANKS COURT E ST. LAWN AVE.

EIS BLUE ISLE LEIGH S . 24 H H E S RD. N TO L (FOREST) R N N. SHORE DR. COURT R PARK ST. LEIGH K U O R (FOREST) R A PINE LAKEA D L EAGLE PL. T D E R N. SHORE DR.PARK ST. S R N R DRIVE . TIMBERWOOD WENDY WAY E EAGLE PL. A A D E R E JILL LOUISE WILLOW STREET R AVENUE WAY D T D E WAY PHER CT. SEA ESTAAVE. E S N

1. WILLOWVIEW CT. CHERRYST. E DRIVE . R A M E . CREEK E R E WILLOW STREET D AVENUE N WOODLAND L CREEK SEA ESTAAVE. E D C E N NATCHEZ STREET R . M CREEK CHERRYST. T N L CREEK L HARBOR INN ST. 12. SYLVAN STREET TIMBER RIVER AVE. C NATCHEZ STREET BAY HAVEN E O A 2. MALLARD CT. T COURT I GOOD-

V P T GARFIELD AVE. HARBOR INN ST. EAGLE BLVD. BIG T BAY HAVEN N A O S RED STEM DRIVE WREN BIG S GOOD- RED STEM DR. I V EAGLE BLVD. BIG P T L R LANE WREN S COURT O BIG U PINEVIEW T T COURT TENNIS L I L CROSSING 3. SUNFLOWER CT. R LANE R I E WOOD T T O TENNIS E COURT POPLAR STREET D L Z 1. E R E R WINTER- O POPLAR STREET I WOOD D AVENUE L Z A ORIOLE D PINE L H E Y B A 4. TRICKLE STONE CT. WARWICK NORWOOD AVE. MANLEY AV D O A AVENUE A ENUE N R CT D L D N I ORIOLE A H WARWICK NORWOOD AVE. E D LN. CT. I A A N CT N CHAPEL LN. APACHE ST. BAY V and contains a wetland area. TheI R preserve is a 22 acre LANE I N CT. T N K BAY CT. O BAY I 146TH D D M C E N CHAPEL LN. APACHE ST. BAY IV

ERIN ISLE DRIVE R 11. 2. 5. WILDFLOWER CT. LANE I T K BAY E A I O G CA L N RD E BAY C E ROBAR DR. U

BAY AVENUE A O R L S R BAY T E C N L T DEN AVENUE RED- E EYE U

DRIVE BAY AVENUE NOROAK R S BIRCH STREET 6. MEADOWLARK CT. L BAY T E G R E EA A V BIRCH STREET

TIMBER LAKE WEST

I O K I G R

A A V E V I OAK P K OAKLN. R O I L 7. WILLOW CREEK CT. R P

BIG W LAKEWOOD E SANDY EAGLE LANE SUN PLEASANT AVENUE MAPLE WALK R R V 21 ANDCAST 4. 3. CT. D DUNTON AVENUE A D EAGLE LANE SUN BIG W MAPLE WALK S L COURT CT. D A D MAPLE10. STREET 8. PEBBLE CREEK CT. AVENUE B E E LAKERIDGE DRIVE RIDGE DR. DRIVE AVENUE R E CT.

(AVENUE) MAPLE STREET AVENUE B COURT AVENUE E CEMETERY R LAKERIDGE DRIVE (AVENUE)DRIVE R R 5. ARTHUR AVE. COURT WHITE SPRING DR. D 9. WATERLILLY CT. AVENUE CHICAGO IV O R BENTWOOD COURT CHERRY LN. CHICAGO I O R CHIPPEWA DR. H V

TR TRAIL 8. I H EDGEWOOD DR. E S CHIPPEWA DR. H D 10. PEBBLE STONE CT OAK W. AVE. AVE. E

. W WASHINGTON H EDGEWOOD DR. S OAK E. H AVE. C ELDON ST. S AVE.

T W WASHINGTON H OAKWOOD R C S G A 11. RIPPLING BROOK CT. VANDER VEEN AVENUE O OAKWOOD T

I 9. 6. T N A R

DUNE N E 7. HOLLAND O

LAKE SHORE LAKE I T N COURT E DUNE N E 22 B SEGONQUIN DRIVE 12. WHISPERING WAY ST.JAMES O N. CALVIN B D D ST.JAMES O TIFFANY SHADOW DR. RIV A TOWNSHIP D E N

LAKEWOOD CT. SCOUTS HILL 13. COTTAGE LN. SHADOW DR. A GOLDENEYE R W FOREST DRIVE CT. N

CT. CT. SCOUTS BEECH STREET HILL A E R W FOREST DRIVE CT.

I ELM SHORES COURT F T MAINT. BLDG. A E 13. SCARLET OAK CT. Lake I

T H F T

145TH STREET Lake 23 WINTER T Lake

O HOME WINTER STREET T H OAK BLUFF OAK T DYKEN A

W FLORENCE O BOULEVARD BLUFF OAK A COUGAR LAKE STREET ST. W DYKEN AY R LAKE STREET AY R T B CT. CT. WAVE B I CT. WAVE parcel. Improvements include a bike path connection from O E F DUNE VIEW CHIPPEWA DRIVE O

F BEECH STREET RID FALLENLEAF LN. S Y R DUNE VIEW CHIPPEWA DRIVE V BA G BEECH-

BEECH STREET FALLENLEAF LN. E GREENWOOD PINE STREET

LAKEWOOD RANDALL I A . S R AVENUE

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Park Township consisting of hardwoods and pines. Marked nature trails are Ottawa County, Michigan used for running, cross country skiing, and nature study. The < Sidewalk Master Legend µ Map site includes parking, a log cabin, and benches and picnic EXISTING SIDEWALK Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 FUTURE SIDEWALK January 2008 Scale: 1" = 1000' tables. J:\GIS_Client\Ottawa-GD\Park-GD\Twp_Proj\0-Printable_Maps\Park SidewalkMaster_36x43p.mxd -8/7/2009 - (PN\EJD) • Helder Park in Holland Charter Township is a 159 acre facility that was first established with 20 acres in 1989. It is

86 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 located on Ottawa Beach Road past 168th Avenue. centers. The bike paths are largely separated from Park facilities include habitat areas, a playground, the roadway by a grassed parkway and are shared two ball fields, and five soccer fields. There are with pedestrians. picnic tables and a boardwalk on site as well. • The Brookside Bicycle Park is a parcel adjacent to • Quincy Park in Holland Charter Township is a 133 the bike path across from Windstrom Park and is a acre facility located near Quincy Street and 140th mostly natural area that includes a small creek and Avenue. Facilities include play areas, picnic tables, bog. There are a few benches and picnic tables two ball fields, and two soccer fields. at the site. The facility serves as a rest stop for the bike path on Ottawa Beach Road and does not Special Use Parks. The seasonal tourism-based quali- have parking facilities. ties of Park Township have led to the development of several special-use parks. Special-use parks are generally limited or School Facilities. School recreation facilities are avail- single-use recreation areas. able for a variety of recreational programs and unstructured recreation activities. West Ottawa, Holland, and Zeeland • South-side Boat Ramp is a small township-owned public schools and Hope College offer numerous playing launching site for small pleasure craft located on fields, tot lots and playgrounds, tennis courts, indoor pools, the south shore of Lake Macatawa. It is located racquetball and handball courts, and gymnasiums. approximately 3,000 feet west of the Park Town- ship/City of Holland line. A limited number of • Lakeshore Elementary is situated on 25 acres in paved parking spaces are available at the boat a residential neighborhood. The school has two ramp. ballfields, play areas, two basketball courts, and a multi-purpose field. • South-side Lake Access is a 20’ wide township- owned parcel with a picnic table. The lake access • Lakewood Elementary School sits on 12.5 acres in is located between 1793 and 1803 South Shore a residential neighborhood. Facilities include two Drive along the southern shore of Lake Macatawa. ballfields, a multi-purpose field, a full court and half court basketball court, tetherball, and a play- • An extension of Fallenleaf Lane, the Ashwood ground. Reserve is a township right-of-way in a residential neighborhood and provides access to Lake Maca- • Waukazoo Elementary School contains 17.5 acres tawa. and is located in a residential neighborhood setting. The sports facilities include two ballfields, two Trails. Trails are multipurpose pathways that emphasize playgrounds, tetherball, two basketball courts, one safe travel for pedestrians and bicyclists between neighbor- regulation size and one small size soccer field. hoods, parks, and community destinations. The focus is balanced between recreational opportunities and transportation • Woodside Elementary School contains 10.4 acres choice. in a residential neighborhood setting. Recreation facilities include two ballfields, one basketball • The Township Bike Path system includes 53 miles court, a multi-purpose field, and a playground. of bicycle paths along township streets that connect various neighborhoods and centers to each other, • Harrington Elementary School is slated for closing bordering communities, and parks and recreation and is situated on a ten acre site in a more urban

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 87 residential setting. It has two basketball courts, a • The Calvinist Church Campgrounds is a 70 acre playground, two ballfields, a multi-purpose field, campground on Ransom Street maintained by the foursquare, and a nature area. Christian Reformed Church.

• Great Lakes Elementary is part of a nearly 140 • The Trinity Church of Holland owns a 20 acre acre campus that includes the West Ottawa High private campground and Teen Challenge, Inc. (a Schools. The elementary school has a hard surface non-profit) owns a 14 acre private campground on play area, two playgrounds, a soccer field, and a 160th Avenue. large multi-purpose field. • The Yacht Basin Marina is a 375 slip marina on • North and South High School of the West Ottawa Lake Macatawa with limited public dockage, rack High Schools share a nearly 140 acre campus with storage, and heated storage. It has a private din- Great Lakes Elementary School. The high schools ner club and swimming pool, boat supplies store, collectively have two softball fields, sixteen tennis gas dock, hoist facilities, and some repair opera- courts, five soccer fields, a football field, a shot- tions on premises. put area, two practice fields, six basketball courts, a running track, and a large multi-purpose field. • Parkside Marina has 86 slips with limited public Indoor recreation facilities include basketball courts dockage, hoist facilities, and private restrooms. and a swimming pool. A bike path encircles the • Anchorage Marina has 189 slips with limited public site. dockage and storage, a private dining facility, party Private Recreation Facilities. Private recreation facili- store, and private club with swimming pool. The ties round out the recreation opportunities available in Park marina also has a hoist facility and boat repairs. Township. • Eldean’s Shipyard has 278 slips with limited public • Kiwanis Camp is a 33 acre natural area with a storage and dockage, a public dining facility and meeting hall (including kitchen facilities and rest- store, gas docks, a hoist, a swimming pool, play- rooms). The site includes a parking area, several ground, and restrooms. nature trails, and a gazebo bordering a bike path; • Macatawa Bay Yacht Club is a private facility with public use is limited. no public access. It has a dining area, swimming • The Geneva Camp and Retreat Center is a private pool, 83 wet docks, and 102 dry docks. church camp consisting of 55 acres, including two • The Holland Archery Club is a wooded archery camp facilities with 36 cabins, a retreat center, a range located adjacent to the Ottawa County land- recreation center, a chapel, meeting facilities, three fill site. The range is open to non-members on a staff houses, an outdoor swimming pool, basket- fee basis. ball court, two athletic fields, a 3.2 acre lake and a swimming beach along Lake Michigan. • Beechwood-by-the-Bay is an 80 acre facility owned by the Beechwood Reformed Church. It has a • Oak Grove Resort is a full-facility campground church, two storage barns, and a wetland with with 135 camping sites, two cabins, a whirlpool, natural wildlife habitat area. swimming pool, store, basketball court, and video arcade. • Our Lady of the Lake is owned by the Roman

88 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Catholic Church and contains a ball field. Inventory of Recreation Regional Recreation Facilities. The following recreational resources are available within the region and acces- rograms sible to Park Township residents. P Tot Time. Tot Time is a FIA licensed center for preschoolers • The Pigeon Lake Public Access, located in Port Shel- run by the Park Township Recreation Committee. Emphasis don Township is owned by the MDNRE. of the program is on socialization and the development of both fine and gross motor skills. Sessions are held at the • Pigeon Creek Park is a 282 acre park in Olive North Shore Community Center. Tot Time has been a pro- Township that is owned by Ottawa County Parks. gram in Park Township since 1975 when it offered three • Kirk Park, also owned by Ottawa County Parks, is two-day sessions for 72 Park Township four year olds. The located on Lake Michigan in Grand Haven Town- program was restructured in 1982 to offer a two-day session ship. for 3 ½ year olds, one two day session for 4 year olds, and one three day session for 4 ½ year olds. Participation has • Hemlock Crossings/Pine Bend is another recreation been open to residents outside Park Township since 1981. area owned by Ottawa County Parks located in Port Current fees are $135 for 2 days, $202 for three days, plus Sheldon Township just west of US 31 on West Olive a $30 activity fee (annual). Road. Fee Programs. Park Township, along with Holland Char- Additional Recreational Facilities: ter Township, West Ottawa Public Schools, and Port Shel- don Township, offers a variety of recreational fee programs • Boys and Girls Club throughout the year. Activities are held at locations through- • DeGraff Nature Center (City of Holland) out the three townships. Fees are modest and depend on • VanRaalte Farms (City of Holland) the program, which is coordinated by local instructors. Typi- • Smallenburg Park (City of Holland) cally the programs are self-supporting, though the township • Evergreen Commons Senior Center does allocate a small portion of the general fund to help • The Edge [indoor hockey, ice skating] support these efforts. Available programs allow for enrich- • Golf courses ment activities for young and old when there is a demon- • Grand Roller Rink strated interest, and include the following: • Gymnastics • Holland Area Arts Center • Boys Baseball • Dance • Karate • Boys and Girls Softball • Boys and Girls T-ball • Soccer Stop • Soccer – all ages • Beach Volleyball • Golf courses • Karate • Adult Softball Leagues • Grand Roller Rink • Pilates • Basketball • Gymnastics • Skateboarding • Aviation • Holland Area Arts Center • Kids triathlon • Art • Karate • Golf • Conditioning • Soccer Stop • Boating • Nature Classes • Computer skills • Youth and Adult Tennis • Zumba • Gymnastics • Tumbling Tots Park Township Master Plan - 2011 89 man Center and Central Park Baptist Church (south part of township), Description of Planning and Harderwyk Church (Bay to Beach and Waukazoo areas), and Camp Geneva (midtown and south lakeshore areas and north lakeshore and Public Input Process north country areas). During these workshops participants were asked to complete a survey about the goals for the Parks and Recreation Planning methods used to develop the 2011-2016 parks and recre- Plan. The results of that survey are the basis for the following goals ation plan included comparing recreation standards and used a sys- and objectives. tems approach. Standards were used to identify potential deficiencies in available recreation opportunities while knowledge of the local and regional parks and recreation system was applied during the land use Goals and Objectives master planning process (with public input) to determine community The following goals and objectives will help provide direction to Park recreation needs. Township for the next five years, helping guide parks and recreation programming and facility development. The goals were developed Public Input by considering the previous Parks and Recreation Plan (2005-2010), the analysis in that plan, local and regional demographics, and the The Parks and Recreation Plan was updated simultaneously with the public input gained throughout the planning process. They are broad Master Plan. A total of seven public workshops were conducted on in scope to address the spectrum of recreation needs, however, more August 18, 19, and 25 and September 16, 2010 to solicit input on the specific objectives follow that outline the tasks necessary to achieve the Master Plan and on the Parks and Recreation plan specifically. Work- goals. shops were held at the township hall (central part of township), Maat-

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90 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Goal 1: To acquire and protect land of special interest and the lighthouse to the Holland Harbor Lighthouse Historical of unique natural traits such as stream corridors, woods, Commission (Lighhousefriends.com). ponds, wetlands, and other naturally sensitive areas. Public access to Big Red is somewhat limited due its locations, Background: The inventory provided earlier shows the property ownership and parking. However, there are no numerous natural features located in Park Township. As a barriers for walking to the lighthouse area. The best vantage lakefront community, the township is likely to contain more points that are easily accessible to the general public are significant natural features than other inland communities. from across the channel at Holland State Park. The Macatawa estuary, for example, has been identified as a nesting or feeding grounds for coots, grebes, herons, gulls, Objectives: ducks, blackbirds, sparrows, swallows, cowbirds, and star- 2.A: Promote better pedestrian access to the lighthouse. lings. Michigan’s DNRE has identified pike, bluegill, bass, crappies, steelhead, perch, and other game fish in the Lake 2.B: Support efforts to maintain public ownership of the Macatawa system. See Figure x.x for a natural resources lighthouse. map. Goal 3: Improve and expand the existing network of bike Objective: paths and pedestrian trails throughout Park Township, including providing connectivity between trails to develop a loop 1.A: Identity and preserve naturally sensitive areas. system along waterfronts and stream corridors, connecting Goal 2: Assure public access to the lighthouse and public parks and recreation facilities with schools and residential ownership of the Holland Harbor Lighthouse (Big Red). areas.

Background: The first lighthouse built at this location was a Background: Park Township’s arterial and collector streets small, square wooden structure erected in 1872. In 1880 the generally have sidewalks, while many of the local neighbor- lighthouse service installed a new light atop a metal pole in a hood/subdivision streets do not. The township maintains protective cage. An oil lantern was lowered by pulleys for ser- a bike path system of 53 miles throughout the township to vice. At the turn of the century, a steel tower was built for the provide connectivity between destinations. light, and in 1907 the present structure was erected. Named Objective: the Holland Harbor South Pierhead Lighthouse, it has a gabled roof that reflects the Dutch influence in the area. The 3.A: Expand trails as links between recreation and resi- lighthouse, referred to as “Big Red,” was automated in 1932. dential areas. When the U.S. Coast Guard recommended that it be aban- doned in 1970, citizens circulated petitions to rescue it. The Goal 4: Expand access to both Lake Michigan and Lake Holland Harbor Lighthouse Historical Commission was then Macatawa, improving existing street ends and acquiring ad- organized to preserve and restore this landmark. In 2005, ditional waterfront property. the Holland Harbor Lighthouse, deemed excess land by the Background: Park Township has recently completed a study Coast Guard, was offered at no cost to eligible entities, in- of targeted parcels to determine property ownership. Many cluding federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit corpo- of these parcels are street ends or narrow lots that terminate rations, and educational organizations under the provisions with lake frontage, particularly on Lake Macatawa. Many of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000. of these have been determined to be publicly owned, which After the review process, the National Park Service transferred Park Township Master Plan - 2011 91 could aid public access to the water in areas where few op- government as well as significant private parties to advance tions exist. Parcels within residential neighborhoods could the program. These greenway efforts are now being led by be used to develop mini-parks, providing public open space the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway which where it is limited. merged operations in August 2009.

Objectives: Goal 7: Provide year-round recreation facilities and programs for individuals of all ages and abilities. This includes 4.A: Improve existing publicly owned street ends to pro- expanding the accessibility of existing facilities to meet the vide better waterfront access. needs of current and future residents of Park Township.

4.B: Acquire additional waterfront property. Background: Ottawa County will continue to grow to 2020, Goal 5: Provide a geographically balanced system of parks with the majority of growth projected in the townships while and recreation facilities in the township. incorporated cities (with the exception of Ferrysburg) expect population decline. Despite projected decline across the Objectives: state, lake communities like Park Township remain attractive places to live, buy homes, raise children and vacation. 5.A: Provide parks at various locations to assure recre- The percent of township residents ages of 35 to 54 is higher ation opportunities are accessible by residents from all than both the state and Ottawa County, but is similar to areas of the township. Laketown and Port Sheldon Townships. School age popula- 5.B: Acquire additional land for community recreation in tion is stable. According to the 2000 Census, 10 percent of underserved areas. housing units in the township were classified as seasonal or recreational homes such, which is typical of communities in 5.C: Acquire additional land for neighborhood parks in the area. underserved areas. Objectives: Goal 6: Work with the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway to link existing parks and recreation lands through 7.A: Continue to maintain the high quality of existing bike paths, walking paths, and green space. parks

Background: The Macatawa Greenway is a network of 7.B: Develop additional parkland to meet National Rec- permanently protected public and private parks, forests, reation and Park Association guidelines. streams, and other open natural lands in the greater Hol- 7.C: Provide winter recreational activities including ice land/Zeeland area. Greenway lands provide protected habi- skating, sledding, and cross country skiing. tat for our area’s wildlife and nature-based educational and recreational opportunities for citizens and visitors. Greenway 7.D: Participate in development of athletic-related facili- properties are most often located within protected corridors ties (Baseball, softball, and soccer). along tributaries of Lake Macatawa. The main project focus is the Macatawa River Greenway. 7.E: Ensure all future park development is compliant with ADA guidelines. Efforts evolved into the Macatawa Greenway Partnership, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1996. The 7.F: Retrofit existing parks to meet ADA guidelines. Partnership brought together key local and county units of 92 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 7.G: Offer passive, as well as active, recreation opportunities. Adoption The Parks and Recreation Plan was Chief Waukazoo Park Goal 8: Upgrade and improve exist- developed, reviewed and adopted as ing parks and undeveloped park land to part of the Park Township Master Plan. provide high quality, safe, and accessible The Master Plan and Parks and Rec- recreation opportunities. reation Plan were available for public Objectives: review at the Park Township Hall during normal business hours, beginning on 8.A: Renovate existing park facilities. ______, 2011. A copy of the Notice of Public Review and the notice of Public 8.B: Develop for recreational purpos- Hearing is included to the right. es suitable undeveloped park land. The Planning Commission held a public Goal 9: Work with the school system, hearing on ______, 2011 and pub- neighboring units of government, orga- lished a notice to announce the meeting. nizations, religious institutions, and clubs The Township Board approved the Park to provide accessible, age-appropriate Township Parks and Recreation Plan at recreation programs for all people at a their meeting on ______, 2011. reasonable cost. An excerpt of the minutes containing Background: In 2000, households with the public hearing discussion, a copy of Riley Trails a householder aged 35 to 54 years had the signed resolution of adoption, and the highest income levels. In 1990, 56% transmittal letters to the County/Regional of householders aged 35 to 54 years Planning Commission and State Depart- had a household income of $50,000 ment of Natural Resources and Environ- or greater with only 23.0% of those ment are found in the Appendix. households earning $75,000 or greater. In 2000, 80.0% of householders in the same age bracket earned $50,000 or more with 54.0% of them earning more than $75,000 per year. This is important to note because not only are there more, older residents living in the township but they are also wealthier.

Objective:

9.A: Encourage the expansion of private recreation programs to supple- ment public facilities and programs.

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 93 Action Program While this Action Program is intentionally aggressive to encourage more progress, the speed at which the tasks are completed will depend on local resources, funding, and regional cooperation.

Estimated Cost Project Type or Location Description Year (where known) Install permanent barrier-free toilets throughout the park system in Barrier-free vault System-Wide Improvement 2012-2016 place of portable toilets toilets: $115,000 System-wide Improvement Improve barrier-free accessibility within existing parks 2012-2016 System-wide Improvement Install uniform park identification/entrance signs $46,000 2012-2016 Improve play areas at existing parks to provide safe, barrier-free, System-wide Improvement 2012-2016 interesting, and challenging areas and encourage adult supervision System-wide Improvement Renovate existing park facilities 2012-2016 Provide additional areas for family-oriented activities such as picnick- System-wide Improvement 2012-2016 ing System-wide Improvement Develop and improve previously acquired park land 2012-2016 System-wide Improvement Investigate opportunities for developing a sledding hill 2012-2016 System-wide Improvement Maintain existing paths 2012-2016 Expand the trail north as land becomes available Stu Visser Trails (see following page) $230,000 2012-2016 Provide portable toilets (with enclosures) at trailheads. Develop bike path rest stop at intersection of 152nd Avenue and Ot- System-wide Improvement 2012 tawa Beach Road Virginia Park Develop concept plan for park 2012 Develop paved paths to the lake including a picnic node, waterfront $15,000 - Road End Lake Accesses (see following page) 2012 beach $20,000 Establish an acquisition plan in conjunction with the Macatawa Gre- Acquisition 2012 enway Project Commission Winstrom Park/Preserve (see following page) Modern restrooms, ball field Lighting, fencing $575,000 2013 Provide a barrier-free portable toilet with wood enclosure Ransom Street Park (see following page) Improve the trail surfaces, and install additional benches along with $23,000 2013 other minor improvements to accessibility Acquire and develop vacant land on the west side of Waukazoo Waukazoo Woods Park Woods, on the east side of Waukazoo Drive east of Chicago Avenue, 2013 as a neighborhood park.

94 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Estimated Cost Project Type or Location Description Year (where known) Develop gravel parking area (or similar pervious paving surface) for cars and trailers South Side Lake Access (see following page) $45,000 -$50,000 2013 Install low-impact stormwater detention and filtering to inhibit con- taminants from flowing into the lake $50,000 (costs Refurbish the boat ramp, including demolition (if necessary) and re- depend on the South Side Lake Access (see following page) 2013 pavement extent of needed demolition) Develop gravel parking area (or similar pervious pavement) Add small decks or a fishing dock, benches and tables, and canoe Ashwood Preserve (see following page) and kayak access $57,000 2013 Extend the pathway from the Waukazoo Drive multi-use path Install new signage Install fencing and add bike racks, information kiosks, benches and Road End Lake Accesses (see following page) $15,500 2013 tables New State Park Parking Area and Beach (see Add picnic area, swimming beach, and picnic shelter with restrooms $200,000 2013 following page) Acquire 40+ acre parcel for a new community park in a central loca- Acquisition 2013 tion Wendt Park (see following page) Upgrade existing facilities at Wendt Park 2014 Provide for vehicle control or other means to collect user fees Keppel Preserve Add bike racks and benches $17,200 2014 Improve parking areas Virginia Park Renovate Virginia Park in line with a new Concept Plan 2014 Road End Lake Accesses (see following page) Develop fishing pier $15,000 2014 Skate Park Mt. Pisgah Trailhead Marina

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 95 Estimated Cost Project Type or Location Description Year (where known) Continue the multi-use path on the south side of Ottawa Beach Road New State Park Parking Area and Beach (see $350,000 - Create road access from Ottawa Beach Road with additional parking 2014 following page) 400,000 spaces Acquire natural corridors and greenways in partnership with Ottawa Acquisition 2014 County and neighboring communities Construct new destination play area with spray park, group picnic Winstrom Park/Preserve (see following page) $545,000 2015 shelter Cooper/Van Wieren Park Trail Connection Extend the multi-use path to the southwest entry to Cooper/Van Wi- 2015 (see following page) eren Park along Perry Street, east of 160th Avenue. Acquire right-of-way or easements at Ottawa Beach Road near the Ottawa Beach Road Trail Improvements fairgrounds and north of 3rd Avenue, and construction of multi-use 2015 paths and marked bike lanes. Develop additional land acquired at the fairgrounds as a dog park Park Township Community Center 2015 and horse riding facility Acquisition Acquire additional waterfront property 2015 Winstrom Park/Preserve (see following page) Develop disc golf course $28,600 2016 Ashwood Preserve (see following page) Improve Lake Macatawa end 2016 Acquire land for neighborhood parks in the north central area of the Acquisition 2016 township Investigate current park land and potential future park parcels for Acquisition 2016 non-motorized opportunities Look for expansion possibilities for community-wide and neighbor- Acquisition 2016 hood park facilities Long Term Tasks Renovate or replace the existing Northshore 2016 + Community Center Encourage development of playgrounds and 2016 + recreation facilities at existing schools Obtain connections with other regional facili- 2016 + ties Promote better pedestrian access to the light- 2016 + house Support efforts to maintain public ownership 2016 + of the lighthouse

96 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Road End Lake Access Concept Plan

Ashwood Preserve Concept Plan

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 97 Wendt Park 2005 Concept Plan Cooper/Van Wieren Park Trail 2005 Concept Plan

98 Park Township Master Plan - 2011 Pine Creek (Stu Visser) Trail 2005 Concept Plan

Winstrom Park/Preserve 2005 Concept Plan

Park Township Master Plan - 2011 99 Ransom Street Park 2005 Concept Plan

South Shore Board Ramp Concept Plan

100 Park Township Master Plan - 2011