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Tennis , Fishing, Boating
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RECREATION
All three communities have a parks department with Van Buren and
Sumpter also offering recreation. The City of Belleville offers
events for area children, but does not have an ongoing program.
Van Buren Parks & Recreation offers a variety of programs
through out the year and provides a gym for a nominal fee.
All three communities have strong programs for senior citizens.
September Days, located in Van Buren Township Hall, provides
programs and trips for the seniors in the township and city.
Sumpter Township Seniors meet in the Sumpter Community Center
and have a full range of trips and activities. Both centers
provide lunches and a place for seniors to congregate.
Our communities abound with lovely parks. The keystone to
year-round recreational pleasure in Van Buren Township rests
with beautiful Belleville Lake and the spacious 101 acre Van
Buren Park located adjacent to the South I-94 Service Drive East
of Rawsonville Road. The park features a swimming beach, picnic
areas, a stage, as well as deer, owls and other birds and
animals in a natural setting.
The Lower Huron/Clinton Metropark, also located in Van Buren
Township, contains 1,200 acres of land preserving the natural
beauty of the area while providing for both active and passive
recreational opportunities. Other parks operated by the township
include: Little League Park (6 baseball fields), French Landing
Park and the Township field. The township also includes four
public golf courses, miniature golf, two marinas, and DNR public
boat launch facilities.
The City of Belleville has two parks: Horizon Park on Belleville
Lake and Victory Park at the five-point intersection. Both parks
have lovely settings for weddings and the Mayor does a great job
tying the knot.
Sumpter Township’s largest park is a wetlands interpretive
preserve run by Wayne County. With 1,000 acres, the Crosswinds
Marsh offers year-round activities including trails for hiking,
horseback riding and cross-country skiing; and areas for
picnicking, canoeing and fishing. There is no entrance fee or
park permit required. Graham Park is located on Sumpter Road and
Sherwood Park offers a fishing lake. |
