Access to Recreation

Make a Contribution

In October 2006, the Midland Area Community Foundation was awarded a matching grant through an Access to Recreation initiative funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and coordinated by the Midwest Community Foundation Ventures that will provide for enhanced universal recreation access for everyone, including those with disabilities.

The $440,000 matching grant to the MACF was one of five grants awarded to community foundations across Michigan. These grants were designed as a means to convene community partners for the purpose of promoting universal access to recreation sites and build endowments to provide for the long-term focus on accessibility.

Current Projects

Manitou County Park

Installing an access road to a river landing area
An asphalt parking lot, barrier-free ramp, transfer station and lift, asphalt paths for river-viewing, picnicking and observing nature
Barrier-free restroom facilities
Two canoes with outriggers for stability

Chippewa Nature Center

Modifying the existing launch/exit and adding a barrier-free ramp, transfer station and lift to improve river access

Midland Community Center

Water-accessible wheel chairs
A new outdoor water spray park that will be universally accessible to all area residents.

Our Partners

Partnering with the Midland Area Community Foundation in this endeavor are the Chippewa Nature Center, Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, Midland Community Center, Midland County Parks and Recreation Department, and West Midland Family Center.

If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the Access to Recreation Project Fund or the Access to Recreation Endowment Fund, please contact the Foundation at 989-839-9661.

For Midland County, this means a variety of updates and additions to current recreational areas. These sites for recreational improvement include Manitou County Park, Chippewa Nature Center, West Midland Family Center and Midland Community Center.

Last updated on April 2, 2009 2:31pm.