Parks & Recreation Commission
Responsible for involving the citizens in recreational and cultural planning so that a wide variety of recreational needs are met.
Mission Statement
To provide quality recreational opportunities for all residents and visitors to the County. To protect and maximize the existing resources of the County. To foster stewardship and partnership for the expansion of recreational resources for future community benefit.
Contact Person
Name: Ed Hoogterp
Phone: 231-882-4932
Email: ehoogterp@benzieco.gov
Board Members (as of January 2024)
Chairman: Ed Hoogterp
Vice Chairman: Charles Kraus
Secretary: Barb Skurdall
Recording Secretary: Rose Roelofs
Member: Barbara Ikens
Member: Jason Barnard
Member: Lee Ferguson
Member: Sean Duperron
Member: Shaun Johnson
Member: Paul Beechraft
Member: Gary Sauer, County Commissioner
Board Meeting Schedule
Dates & Time: As posted at the Government Center, generally the 4th Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Agenda/Packet:
February 26, 2024
March 25, 2024- MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
April 22, 2024
Location:
Commissioners Room
Government Center
448 Court Place
Beulah, Michigan
Minutes: Minutes are available by contacting the Recording Secretary of this Commission.
Recreation Plan 2020-2024
Related Web Links
Local Links of Interest
Regional Links of Interest
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Michigan DNR Online Fishing and Hunting License Registration (Elicense)
Benzie County Parks, Recreational and Cultural Locations
A recreational paradise, Benzie County is blessed with many parks and a myriad of recreational opportunities.
The list below is an inventory of parks, beaches, recreational and natural areas, cultural entities, and more within each area of the county.
| Almira Township | City of Frankfort |
| Benzonia Township | Village of Benzonia |
| Blaine Township | Village of Beulah |
| Colfax Township | Village of Elberta |
| Crystal Lake Township | Village of Honor |
| Gilmore Township | Village of Lake Ann |
| Homestead Township | Village of Thompsonville |
| Inland Township | |
| Joyfield Township | |
| Lake Township | |
| Platte Township | |
| Weldon Township |