Fort Custer Recreation Area

The goal of the Adopt-A-Park program is to establish a program that will allow volunteer groups to assist state park staff in maintaining and enhancing state parks. Volunteers wishing to adopt a state park can choose from any of the following volunteer activities:

• 1. Spring cleanups
• 2. Environmental activities
• 3. Accessibility projects
• 4. Special Events
• 5. Park Maintenance and development
• 6. Public information & assistance
• 7. Training

A group wishing to Adopt-a-Park must submit an application to the park supervisor of the park they wish to adopt. The activities they perform will be designated by that supervisor.

Requirements to Adopt-a-Park are as follows:

• 1. Commit to participate for a two year period minimum.
• 2. Complete a total of 400 hours during that two year period.
• 3. Consist of at least 6 people who are 18 years of age or older, unless the volunteer group is a school or scout organization.

Completion of 100 service hours will result in the placement of a sign with the volunteer group's organizational name near the state park headquarters.

To Adopt-a-Park, contact your local state park directly or Pam Ames at 517-467-7401 or via e-mail at amesp@michigan.gov.

Additional Resources:
Adopt-a-Park Application