Fraser Township Community Description Fraser Township is located on Saginaw Bay approximately 10 miles north of Bay City. It contains the northern portion of the community of Linwood. The Township lands are largely used for agricultural purposes. Large tracts of woodlands are located along M-13 which traverses the east side of the Township from north to south. According to the 2016 American Community Survey 5-year population estimate, Fraser Township has 3,145 people. Other significant demographic data for Fraser Township as compared to the county, state, and country is shown in Figure 31 below. It is worth noting that Frasier Township’s median age is higher than all other 99 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan communities in Bay County, except Merritt Township. It also has a very high percentage of owner occupied homes, at 93.8%. Frasier Bay County Michigan United States Median Age 50 42.7 39.5 37.7 Population 65+ 24.8% 18.3% 15.4% 14.5% Population under 18 16.5% 21.0% 22.5% 23.1% Owner Occupied Homes 93.8% 77.9% 73.0% 65.1% Average Household Size 2.36 2.39 2.51 2.64 Bachelor's Degree or 11.9% 18.1% 27.4% 30.3% Higher Median Household $47,133 $45,851 $50,803 $55,322 Income Per Capita Income $23,243 $24,753 $27,549 $29,829 Disabled 22.5% 16.6% 14.2% 12.5% Poverty level 17.5% 15.8% 16.3% 15.1% Figure 31 - Selected Census Data for Fraser Township as compared to the county, state and country. Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Population Estimates. Administrative Structure Parks and recreation functions in Fraser Township are administered by the Township Board. It contracts out grass cutting for the Township Park. The Township has no recreation programming of its own. Volunteers coach the soccer teams in the community. Programming, Volunteers, and Cooperative Relationships Volunteers coach the soccer teams in the community. The local school district uses soccer fields at the Township Park for practice. The Township Park also serves as a storage area for football equipment for Pinconning Linwood Area Youth Football. Budgets The source of funding for the park and recreation budget in Fraser Township is the Township general fund. Current and prior year parks and recreation budgets are shown in Figure 32. 100 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan Figure 32 FRASER TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGETS 2017 2018 Operation & Maintenance $6,000 11,000 Programming (leagues, special events, etc.) NA NA Capital Expenditures* NA NA Total $6,000 $11,000 * The Township has $10,000 to $15,000 available for capital expenditures. Recreation Inventory Frasier Township updated its existing inventory based on the 2014 Plan. Fraser Township has two parks which are inventoried in the chart below. It also leases a trail from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that has recently been developed as part of the Iron Belle Trail. It should be noted that the Linwood Road Scenic Park is owned partly by Fraser Township and partly by Kawkawlin Township. The portion north of Linwood Road belongs to Fraser Township and the portion south of Linwood Road belongs to Kawkawlin Township. A location map for the parks is contained at the end of this section. 101 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan Figure 33 FRASER TOWNSHIP RECREATION INVENTORY Linwood Road Township Park Iron Belle Trail Scenic Park Park Type* Community Park Special Use Park Park Trail Acreage 80 .8 3.5 miles Accessibility* 3 2 3 Service Area Entire Township Bay County Fraser Township Boat Launch Yes Football/Soccer Fields Yes Ball Diamonds 2 Pavilion Yes Grills 2 Horseshoes 2 Picnic Area Yes Restrooms 2 Playground Yes Playfield (open space) Yes Waterfront Property Yes (500’) * See County inventory section on pages 14, 15, and 21 for definitions of park type and accessibility. Accessibility – Accessibility scores are rated as such because not all amenities in the parks are fully accessible. Some features do not have accessible paths. ADA parking spaces may be lacking or not adequately signed. Goals and Objectives Fraser Township developed the following goals and objectives for parks and recreation in the community when the 2014 Recreation Plan was written. Those goals and objectives were reviewed and verified for the 2019 Plan. 102 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan GOAL 1 Provide a safe place for children to play. Objective: Maintain recreational playground equipment for children aged 2 – 12 that complies with current safety standards. GOAL 2 Improve existing park facilities so as to provide recreational facilities that the entire community can be proud of and thereby increase usage. Objective: Improve and upgrade existing ball field. GOAL 3 Provide more information to the community about the Iron Belle Trail Objective: Inform residents and visitors about bird and wildlife watching opportunities along the Iron Bell Trail. Action Plan Based on the goals, objectives, and community input, Fraser Township has identified the following items to be part of its action plan. 1. Develop a disc golf course on the Township’s 80-acre parcel. 2. Convert a ball diamond at the Township Community Park into a dog run. 3. Add information about the Township park and recreation opportunities on the Township website. 103 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan Neuman Park and Trail Locations in Pinc onning Tw p Mile2 Fraser Township Michigan Beach Tower Kaiser Mt Forest Twp Mt Forest Twp Townline 16 Almeda Beach Hupter Turmell Mackinaw Mosher State Newberg Legend Coggins Road Boat Launch Coggins Coggins Coggins Township; City Park; Nature Area State Trunkline Park Old State o Erickson Erickson Major Road Golf Course Minor Road Green Hill's Golf Course Boat Ramp / Dock Nayanquing Point Railroad 7 Mile Wildlife Area r e Garfield Twp Garfield Twp w Non-Motorized Trail o Fraser Township T o Kitchen Park Kitchen 8Mile ¨¦§75 Fraser o Kaiser 13") Hodder Prevo 0 0.25 0.5 1 Miles ´ Fraser Twp Sherman Anderson Saginaw Bay Maple Leaf Jackett Golf Course Map produced by: Bay County Dept. of Environmental Affairs Linwood Road & Community Development - GIS Program 10/29/2018 Linwood o Scenic Park DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this Map is provided and maintained by various individuals representing a number of agencies, including Bay County departments, municipal governments, and state and federal agencies. No guarantee is given as to the accuracy or currency of any of the data. Therefore, in no event shall Bay County Government be liable for any special, Lebourdais indirect, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever Kawkawlin Twp Heritier Linwood resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether in an action of Beach contract, negligence, or other action, arising out of or in connection with the use of the information herein provided. Beaver Twp Beaver Twp Data Source: Bay County GIS, State of Michigan CGI Cottage Grove Hampton Township Community Description Hampton Charter Township is located in southeast Bay County, east of Bay City and Essexville. It contains approximately 9 miles of Saginaw Bay shoreline and 1.5 miles of Saginaw River frontage. The eastern portion of the Township is known for its rich agricultural lands. The western portion of the Township is more densely populated, serving as an extension of Bay City. This area features several apartment complexes and senior living centers. The shoreline is dotted with wetlands that serve as habitat for wildlife and waterfowl. M-25 is the major roadway in the Township. It runs east to west across the southern portion of the Township and it carries the majority of the traffic in and through the 105 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan community. The population of Hampton Township is 9,521, according to the 2016 American Community Survey 5-year population estimate. Other significant demographic data for Hampton Township as compared to the county, state, and country is shown in Figure 34below. Hampton Bay County Michigan United States Median Age 48.5 42.7 39.5 37.7 Population 65+ 21.9% 18.3% 15.4% 14.5% Population under 18 18.3% 21.0% 22.5% 23.1% Owner Occupied Homes 64.8% 77.9% 73.0% 65.1% Average Household Size 2.17 2.39 2.51 2.64 Bachelor's Degree or 20.1% 18.1% 27.4% 30.3% Higher Median Household $45,865 $45,851 $50,803 $55,322 Income Per Capita Income $27,023 $24,753 $27,549 $29,829 Disabled 18.0% 16.6% 14.2% 12.5% Poverty level 14.9% 15.8% 16.3% 15.1% Figure 34 - Selected Census Data for Hampton Township as compared to the county, state and country. Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Population Estimates. Administrative Structure The Township Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the parks and recreation function in Hampton Charter Township. The current parks and recreation department functions are operated under the DPW and carried out by three full-time DPW workers. Hampton Township Parks and Recreation Organizational Chart Hampton Charter Township Board of Trustees Hampton Township Parks Committee Hampton Township Finn Road DPW Staff Park Manager 106 | 2019 Bay County Area Recreation Plan The seven-member Department of Public Works staff is responsible for operating and maintaining the parks in Hampton Charter Township. Additionally, a full-time manager is hired for Finn Road Park during the summer months. The Township Board of Trustees is advised by the Hampton Township Parks Committee regarding park related issues. Programming, Volunteers, and Cooperative Relationships Hampton Charter Township has a good working relationship with the Essexville-Hampton School District in terms of parks and recreation facilities.