2014 Land and Water Conservation Fund Applications -- Director Recommended

December 10, 2014

Applicant

County

App. No.

Project Title

Project Description

City of Allegan

Allegan

LW14-0062

Kalamazoo River
Canoe/Kayak Launch

Construction of a new kayak/canoe launch along the

Kalamazoo River. The launch project is the first step
in the City's multi-phase plan to deliver more
recreation opportunities to residents and visitors. The
launch will be built as a universally accessible floating
launch anchored to the shore area via a hinged
gangplank allowing it to adjust to varying water levels.

City of Marlette

Sanilac

LW14-0052

Marlette Pool Improvements

City of South Haven

Van Buren LW14-0035

City of Southfield

Oakland

LW14-0058

City of St Johns

Clinton

LW14-0057

Delta Township

Eaton

LW14-0053

Delta Mills Pickleball Courts

DNR - Parks and

Recreation Division

Oceana

LW14-0054

Silver Lake Boating Access

Site and Day Use
Improvements

Muskegon County

Muskegon LW14-0061

Deremo Access Site - Water

Trails Access

Orion Township

Oakland

LW14-0059

Ottawa County

Ottawa

LW14-0042

Friendship Park Ball Field

Lighting
Grand River Ravines
Accessible Pathway

Removal of old wading pool and installation of a

splash park. Replacement of existing liner of the large
pool at Marlette City Park.
South Haven Fishing Platform Construct improvements on a 1.5-acre expansion of
and Bank Stabilization
Black River Park that will increase the park's size and
amenities to include a fishing access point, and will
further increase accessibility to the river. As part of the
project, the riverbank will be stabilized with a
stonework installation and an incorporated fishing
platform.
Pebble Creek Play Area
Renovation of play area including new accessible play
Project
equipment, safety surfacing, improved drainage, site
furnishings, and native landscaping.
St. Johns Trailside Parkway
Development of land adjacent to the Fred Meijer CIS
Development Grant
Trail and the City's downtown as a trail access and
green space. Project will include construction of
universally-accessible restrooms, sidewalks, tables,
benches, an information center and off-street parking.
Renovation work to convert existing tennis courts at
Delta Mills Park into pickleball courts.
The Parks and Recreation Division will make
improvements to the day-use area and boating
access site at Silver Lake State Park. The purpose of
this project is to reconfigure the existing parking lot
and entrance drive to accommodate a new boat ramp
and parking lot. The new parking lot and boat ramp
configuration will improve circulation onsite which will
improve capacity and safety for both vehicles and
pedestrians. A vault toilet will also be constructed as
part of this project to accomodate users of the new
boat ramp. This will reduce the crowded conditions at
the adjacent bath house which is currently shared by
boaters, swimmers and picnickers. This project will
implement the first phase of the 2011 Master Plan for
this day-use area and boating access site.
Vault toilet, paved parking improvements and
canoe/kayak rack will be installed at this popular
access site on Big Blue Lake.
Installation of lights to enhance the use and
enjoyment of existing ball fields at Friendship Park.
Design and construction of 1.3 miles of paved trail
including boardwalk, benches, and waterfront
amenities near the Grand River.

Grant
Amount
$100,000

$97,800

$78,100

$100,000

$92,300

$32,500
$200,000

$30,000

$100,000
$100,000

$930,700