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State parks, trails and waterways
State parks, trails and waterways
The DNR Parks and Recreation Division currently manages 103 state parks and recreation areas, totaling more than 300,000 acres across Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. It also oversees the state’s boating program, the state motorized and nonmotorized trails system and 140 state forest campgrounds.
Input sought for Parks and Recreation Division Strategic Plan
The DNR Parks and Recreation Division’s 2017-2022 strategic plan guides the division, over a five-year period, in carrying out its mission to acquire, protect and preserve the natural and cultural features of Michigan’s unique resources, and to provide access to land- and water-based recreation and educational opportunities.
Seeking public input
The draft plan is available for public review and comment, and the comment period is open through Jan. 20. Send comments or suggestions to DNR-PRD-Planning@Michigan.gov.
Review the 2023-2027 draft strategic plan »
Guiding resources
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Michigan’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is a five year strategic plan that shapes investment by the State of Michigan and local communities in priority outdoor recreation infrastructure and programming. View the 2018-2022 SCORP plan.
New SCORP for 2023-2027
Appendices for draft 2023-2027 SCORP
- Appendix A: Maps – Distribution of public recreation parks, trails and land
- Appendix B: 2021 Michigan Outdoor Recreation Survey
- Appendix C: Total net economic value from Michigander’s outdoor recreation participation
- Appendix D: Energy expenditure and estimates of cost of illness savings
- Appendix E: Land manager survey results and analysis
- Appendix F: SCORP community feedback/executive summary
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Belle Isle
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Cannonsburg
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Deadman's Hill
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Duck Lake SP
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Hart-Montague Trail
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Ludington SP
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Petoskey SP
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Rose Lake
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Tahquamenon Falls
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Waterloo
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