Draft Community Recreation Plan
VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
Comment on the Draft Recreation Plan
Purpose
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires that community recreation plans be updated every five years as criteria to apply for funding from the State in the form of grants for park and open space acquisition, park development, and existing park improvements. The purpose of this procedure is to provide an opportunity to include changing needs and assets for the community. This recreation plan was developed by analyzing an inventory of issues and physical features for the area and tailoring development of recreation programs and facilities in a systematic manner, or plan, through the next five years; in pursuit of the guidelines established by the DNR.
Scope
The Community Recreation Plan for the Village of Fruitport inventories existing parks and recreation programs, and with this information, the needs for neighborhood parks, supporting facilities, trailway/greenway systems, and recreation programs are analyzed for the next five years. The recommendations in this plan are provided through analysis of demographic projections, village land-use trends, natural features inventory, citizen input, past and future recreational trends, state and federal grant funding requirements and potential land acquisition opportunities.
Comment on Draft Plan
The draft 2025-2029 Village of Fruitport Recreation Plan is available for a 30-day public comment period from December 2 through December 31, 2024. Please forward all comments on the plan by email to office@fruitportvillage.org, by phone to (231) 865-3577, or by mail to Village of Fruitport, 45 N. Second Avenue, Fruitport, Michigan, 49415.
The plan will be brought to the Village of Fruitport Council at their January 20, 2025 board meeting for approval and subsequent submittal to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
GET IN THE KNOW
Park Information
Park Rental
Pomona Park is a wonderful location for a reunion, birthday, anniversary party, or any celebration. The park features a new playground, picnic areas, restrooms, and plenty of parking. The entire park has beautiful views of Spring Lake. It is a great place to spend an afternoon and put your boat in.
Fruitport Boat Launch Ramp
Permits are required for all users of the Pomona Park boat launch ramp
Daily permit: $10.00
Annual permit: $40.00
Commercial permits: $100.00
Annual permits available at:
There is a new payment kiosk at the boat launch area. The payment kiosk accepts credit cards only. Both annual and daily permits may be purchased at the kiosk.
Annual permits may be purchased with check or cash at:
Waypoint Dock and Spirits located at 187 S. 3rd Avenue (south neighbor to the boat launch)
Village Pharmacy located at 10 S. 3rd Avenue (east neighbor to the boat launch)Â
Daily permits must be placed on the dashboard of users vehicle in full view of inspecting officials
Sticker style annual permits (being phased out) must be permanently attached to the boat trailer frame near tongue of trailer or on trailer winch post
Payment Kiosk Self Service Instructions:
- Purchase daily or annual permit from payment kiosk at the boat launch.
- Daily and annual permits must be placed on the dashboard of user vehicle in full view of inspecting officials.
- Vehicles or trailers without permit are subject to $100.00 fine and/or impoundment.
- The overflow lot will also be patrolled for vehicles with permits.
- No parking on 3rd avenue for vehicles with boat trailers.
- 2024 season sticker style (being phased out) annual permits will be honored to the end of 2024.Â
- 2024 season sticker style annual permits may be purchased from the Village Pharmacy until the end of the season during this transitional period.
No 3 axle trailers allowed – first offense $500.00 fine additional offenses $1000.00.Â
No commercial/dealer use allowed without a commercial permit.
Dock is used for water crafts only.
Please do not launch or retrieve your boat without first obtaining a permit.
Failure to obtain permit may result in your vehicle being towed away at the owner’s expense.
Dog Rules
Dogs are welcome in Pomona Park. A few rules are in place to ensure all park visitors are comfortable while visiting Pomona Park.
Rules:
- Dogs must be controlled on leashes six foot or less.
- Leave no trace of your dog. Clean up and dispose of animal waste immediately.
- Dogs displaying vicious or aggressive behavior must be removed.
- Dogs are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, band shell, or playground.
- Leader dogs for those with disabilities are permitted in all areas following leash laws.
- Michigan law requires that dogs be licensed. Licenses can be purchased from Muskegon County.
Dancing into the Sunset
Free community dance party with live music every Thursday evening in the summer in beautiful Pomona Park.
Clicker here to go to Dancing into the Sunset on Facebook to view schedule, etc.
UPCOMING
Meetings & Events
