Tuscola County Parks and Recreation
The meeting schedule has been updated and the 04-16-2024 Parks and Recreation Meeting will be held at the Economic Development Corporation at 8:00 A.M
The mission of the Tuscola County Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the Tuscola County Board of Commissioners on matters of policy and practice pertaining to the encouragement, establishment, and provision of recreational opportunities for residents of, and visitors to, Tuscola County.
| Tuscola County Parks and Recreation Commission Members | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: | Steve Erickson | ||||
| Vice Chair: | Michael Clinesmith | ||||
| Commission Members: | Terri Lynn Eden | ||||
| Donovan Norman | |||||
| Paul Newby | |||||
| Michael Clinesmith | |||||
| Board of Commissioners Liaison: | Kim Vaughan | ||||
| Planning Commission Liaisons: | Lonnie Kester | ||||
| Road Commission Liaison: | Julie Matuzak | ||||
| Drain Commission Liaisons: | Bob Mantey | ||||
| Dara Hood | |||||
| Alicia Little | |||||
| Tuscola County Director of Buildings and Grounds: | Mike Miller | ||||
| Vanderbilt Park Host: | Pam Shook | ||||
Information
- Map
- Vanderbilt County Park
- Treasured Assets
- Meeting Minutes
- 2024 Meeting Schedule
- 2023-2027 Master Plan
- 2017-2021 Master Plan
- Contact
- By-Laws
Vanderbilt County Park
Vanderbilt Park and Campground is located along the Saginaw Bay Shoreline of Tuscola County and offers 18-acres of rich natural scenic beauty available for day use or overnight camping. The park features a pavilion, playground equipment, picnic areas, grills, rustic restrooms, fire rings and a nature trail; along with 24 improved and 8 rustic campsites.
The park is open for camping year-round and offers a Park Host overseeing the daily operations and needs of visitors during the peak season of May through September.
Rates:
- Improved Campsites (with water and electric) - $28/night, $168/week, $504/month, or $1,600/season
- Pavilion Rental - $75 rental charge with a $25 security deposit required to reserve (no refunds on holiday or weekend rentals)
- Parking Fee - $5/day or $25/season (November through March)
Vanderbilt County Park and Campground was donated to Tuscola County by the late Frank Vanderbilt around the turn of the 20th century. The 18-acre park sits among the shady, rustic shoreline of Saginaw Bay just outside of Quanicassee at M-25 and Bath Road.
Vanderbilt Documentation
Parks | |
| Village of Akron | Akron Park |
| Township of Almer | Almer Township Hall (Darbee School) |
| Darbee Farm Park | |
| AYSO Soccer Park | |
| Almer Township Park | |
| Arbela Township | Arthur Latham Park |
| City of | Atwood Park |
| Caro | Bieth Park (Tuscola County Fairgrounds) |
| Chippewa Landing Park | |
| Colonial Park | |
| Williamsburg Subdivision Park | |
| Northwood Heights Park | |
| Village of Cass City | Cass City Recreational Park |
| Northwood Park | |
| Railway Walking Park | |
| Rotary Park | |
| Village of Fairgrove | Fairgrove Community Park |
| Mulberry Park | |
| Village of Gagetown | Village Park |
| Township of Gilford | Gilford Township Park |
| Township of Indianfields | Indianfields Township Park |
| Village of Kingston | Kingston Memorial Park |
| Township of Millington | Arthur Latham Park |
| Village of Millington | Arthur Latham Park |
| Southern Links Trailway | Liner Trailway Park comprised of regional and intergovernmental cooperative agreements |
| Village of Mayville | Ohmer Park |
| Bodeis Park | |
| Village of Reese | Reese Community Park |
| Reese Memorial Park | |
| Tuscola Township | Community Park |
| Village of Unionville | Unionville Community Park |
| Kemp Memorial Park | |
| City of Vassar | Harper Park |
| Hillside Park | |
| White Birch Park | |
| McKinley School Park | |
| Vassar Lion’s Park | |
| Vassar Riverside Park | |
| Vassar Riverside RV Park | |
| Ivan Middleton Hall | |
| Vassar Memorial Park | |
| Vassar Rail Trail | |
| Vassar Fairgrounds | |
| Township of Vassar | Vassar Township Park (new community park under development) |
| Watertown Township | Fostoria Park |
| North Lake Murphy Park | |
State Of Michigan Public Lands | |
| Almer Township State Game Area | |
| Cass City State Game Area (Western Portion; Majority) | |
| Clark Lake State Game Area | |
| Columbia Township State Game Area | |
| Deford State Game Area | |
| Denmark Township State Game Area | |
| Elmwood Township State Game Area | |
| Fish Point State Wildlife Area | |
| Gagetown State Game Area (Southern Portion; Majority) | |
| Murphy Lake State Game Area | |
| Quanicassee State Wildlife Area (Eastern Portion) | |
| Tuscola State Game Area | |
| Vassar State Game Area | |
The meeting schedule has been updated and the 04-16-2024 Parks and Recreation Meeting will be held at the Economic Development Corporation at 8:00 A.M.
Tuscola County Parks and Recreation Meeting Schedule
The Tuscola County Parks & Recreation Commission invites and encourages the public to attend meetings.
Parks and Recreation Contact Information
Contact Email: tcparks@tuscolacounty.org
Contact Phone: (989) 545-7168