205 N. John Street, Highland Michigan 48357

Parks & Recreation 

Highland Township owns and operates six parks within the community. Enjoy sports fields or small open spaces suitable for small gatherings… or just to rest a while! 

The recreation planning process in Highland Township is intended to involve residents from a broad cross-section of the Township's population. Responsibility for recreation planning rests with the Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Commission (through the Master Plan) and Township Board.  The Township Board, as the legislative body, maintains ultimate authority for recreation planning and budgeting in the Township.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as a guide in decision making for the next five years in the development and enhancement of park and recreation facilities. An approved plan also enables the Township to pursue grant funding for priority projects. 

Parks & Recreation 
Master Plan

Cover & Introduction

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as a guide in decision making for the next five years in the development and enhancement of park and recreation facilities. An approved plan also enables the Township to pursue grant funding for priority projects. The plan can be downloaded here:

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Highland 2021-2025 Master Plan

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Non Motorized Pathway Masterplan Part 1 

The non-motorized vehicle pathway master plan is a subset of the Recreation Plan that deals specifically with guidance of where sidewalks, bike paths and other multi-purpose paths should be built. 

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Non Motorized Pathway Masterplan Part 2 

The non-motorized vehicle pathway master plan is a subset of the Recreation Plan that deals specifically with guidance of where sidewalks, bike paths and other multi-purpose paths should be built. 

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Non Motorized Pathway Masterplan Part 3 

The non-motorized vehicle pathway master plan is a subset of the Recreation Plan that deals specifically with guidance of where sidewalks, bike paths and other multi-purpose paths should be built. 

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Pavilion Rentals

Did you know that the pavilions at Duck Lake Pines and Hickory Ridge Pines parks are available to rent? You can rent the pavilions at Duck Lake Pines Park or Hickory Ridge Pines Park, for a $50 fee. This fee also includes the keys to the restrooms. There is also a $100 deposit required, that will be refunded after an inspection of the site is completed. If you plan on serving alcohol at your event there is another form to complete and also an insurance requirement. Please call the Supervisor's Office to make a reservation or with any questions you may have at 248-887-3791 ext. 6.

Pavilion Rental Application