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Building Michigan Together Plan - state parks progress
Building Michigan Together Plan - state parks progress
Once-in-a-generation investment
The Building Michigan Together Plan, signed into law in March 2022, included $250 million in federal relief program funding to help tackle the backlog of critical infrastructure needs in our state parks system. This historic investment puts in motion a targeted effort to repair, replace or modernize the core components of state parks and trails. An additional $23 million was appropriated Aug. 1, 2023 for Belle Isle Park, including $10 million awarded to the Belle Isle Conservancy to tackle crucial HVAC upgrades. ARPA funding now stands at $273 million for the state's parks and recreation system.
The funding won’t solve every challenge, but will help address aging historic structures, camping facilities, parking lots, restrooms, water and sanitary systems and other vital amenities – projects that will solidly position state parks, trails and campgrounds to continue delivering the world-class outdoor recreation and visitor experiences that bring people back, year after year.
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQ page, a regularly updated roundup of answers to questions on everything from how projects were prioritized to how soon funding must be used.
Map our progress
Use this interactive dashboard to see where projects are planned and what’s underway! Click on the projects in the table to view the project details, including the funding amount, project category, photos (where available) and more. You can also filter the list by project status.
Note: This application contains a complex, interactive map and dashboard. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact 517-927-5059. You also can find the latest details on these associated closures at Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.
As projects move through phases – proposed, in planning, in progress or completed – we will update this dashboard, including photos of projects as they become available.
New state park in Flint in the works
Construction is underway, and enhancements will be ongoing through 2026 when construction is expected to finish.
The approximately 230-acre state park, which will be located along a 3-mile stretch of the Flint River and a section of Swartz Creek, will be Michigan’s 104th state park and Genesee County’s first. It will bring together local existing parks and natural areas, creating an outdoor experience of five distinct park units and connector trails. Visitors will have nonmotorized access throughout the park and easy access to surrounding neighborhoods, universities, community businesses and the state-managed Iron Belle Trail.
Michigan Spark Grants
If you’re looking for information about the Building Michigan Together Plan’s record $65 million investment in local and community parks (especially those communities adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic), the DNR is administering those dollars through the Michigan Spark Grants program.