Murdock Jemerson,
Director,
ph.517.483.4277
Parks and Recreation
The Facts on
Lansing’s Park Millage Ballot Proposal
Vote – August 3, 2010
What is the Lansing Park Millage?
Every five years, the citizens of the City of Lansing vote to set aside 1 mill of property taxes to operate and maintain the City’s parks and recreation system. The Lansing Park Millage is used for park and playground improvements as well as providing matching funds for state, federal and local grant programs. Over the past 5 years, more than $4.2 million dollars of state and federal funds were leveraged to help improve our park system.
Will this result in an increase of my current property taxes?
NO! This is a renewal of an existing millage. Your property tax will not increase as a result of the millage renewal.
What is my current cost?
Remember – This is a renewal of an existing millage. Your property tax will not increase
Exactly what is the ballot question?
Shall the City of Lansing, counties of Ingham and Eaton, Michigan, renew a levy of one mill ($1.00 per $1,000) for five years commencing July 1, 2011 on all taxable real and personal property in the City of Lansing for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and providing capital improvements to the City’s Parks and Recreation System?
Yes No
2005 - 2010 Park Millage Accomplishments
- Southside Community Center Renovations
- New River Trail Amenities
- Restroom Renovations @ Foster, Marshall and St. Joe Parks
- Gier Park Gymnasium Expansion
- Frances Park Walking Trail
- Davis Park Walking Trail
- Moores Park Renovation
- Westside Park Ball Field Renovations
- New Picnic Shelters @ Hunter, Wainwright, Walsh and Scott Woods
- Renovated over 25 Neighborhood Parks
- Bleacher Replacements @ Kircher, Marshall and Westside Parks
Proposed New Millage Projects
For 2011 to 2015
- Renovate or replace 20 or more playgrounds
- Crego Park Development
- Beck Park Development
- Splash Pads at Gier & Kingsley Parks
- Picnic Shelter & Trail at Ranney Park
- Continued River Trail Improvements
- Modular Skate/Bike Park at Washington Park
- Grand River Shoreline Improvements
- Frances Park Improvements
- Tennis Court Renovations @ Dunnebacke & Lyons Parks
- Continued Planning for Park Improvements
Ranney Park Recognized as Junior College "Field of the Year"
Awarded January 15, 2010
George E. Ranney Park was announced as the winner of the Junior College Division 2009 Stabilizer Solutions/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) "Field of the Year.” The award is sponsored by the "Official Playing Surface" of the NFCA, Stabilizer Solutions, and recognizes outstanding grounds maintenance and quality playing surfaces.
The park is named after Dr. George Ranney, the only Congressional Medal of Honor recipient (posthumously awarded in 1906) from the Mid-Michigan area.
Michigan Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) 2009 Annual Conference Awards
February 2, 2010
Site Design Award
George E. Ranney Park
The MRPA presented its Site Design Award to the City of Lansing for improvements at Ranney Park. Through Lansing’s dedicated park millage and the design consultation of C2AE and Laux Construction, Ranney Park is now one of the premier fast pitch softball diamonds in the state. Project highlights include a dual-wing press box over covered dugouts, bleacher seating for over 2,000 people, and a new state-of-the-art scoreboard.
Organizational Award
Innovative Recreation Programming
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights
Part of the national No Child Left Indoors movement, Lansing has adopted an Outdoor Bill of Rights for Children as a way to get kids and families outdoors to enjoy Lansing’s many parks. Each of the 10 rights contained programs that strengthened the awareness of Lansing’s youth to the outdoors. After participating in an outdoor program, children were given a wristband pertaining to the right of that particular program. Once a wristband was collected from each of the ten rights, a t-shirt and a certificate that signified the completion of the program were given.
2010 SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
A Summer of FREE Concerts every Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:00pm
August
Kids Camp Information
Lansing Parks and Recreation is excited to offer eight camps packed with fun every week! Each week, Monday thru Friday, will be centered on a theme and include a field trip. Camps will be structured with several activities including: sports, arts and crafts, teambuilding, gym games and more! Weekly field trips, breakfast and lunch are included in the price of camp. Click here for more information.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
You may register online for upcoming Parks and Recreation activities. Click on the picture of the guide to find the activities you wish to register for and then use Online Registration to register.
Early Lansing Resident Registration is March 15, 2010 Registration for All begins March 22, 2010
Parks and Recreation E-Newsletter
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR E - NEWS TEAM!
We are beginning a new era of communicating with those who participate and have an interest in all things Lansing Parks & Recreation. Each month we are going to be sending out an E-Newsletter. This e-mail based newsletter will better connect and share news and information. We will be highlighting Things to Do in the upcoming month, News and Highlights, Staff and Volunteer Recognition, Park Highlights, and lastly information on keeping and creating a Green Lansing.
In order to receive the E-Newsletter, we need you to sign up and join our team! Simply click on the link below and enter your information into the secure database
BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Graffiti Free Parks
Want to help in the battle against graffiti in your park? To find out how, click here: Graffiti Free Parks
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