Cindy Babisz
Director of Parks & Rec
T: 586-339-3962
Stephenie Thomas
Front Desk Reception
T: 586-339-3969
Monday -Thursday
List of current Programs!
This 25-acre parcel adjacent to the municipal offices may be entered either from Short Cut Road or from the Ira Township municipal parking lot.
- Large and Small Pavilion
- Playscapes
- Picnic tables
- Grill and picnic areas.
- Nature Trails
- Cornhole
- Gaga Ball
- Butterfly Memorial Garden
- 12 hole Disc Golf Course
- Pickleball Courts
Within the park is the nature trail walking path, well maintained and attractively traversed by Swan Creek.
Park Rules include:
- No Alcoholic Beverages
- No Motorized Vehicles
- No Paintball in the Park
- No Glass in the Park
- No Smoking in the Park
- Pets must be on a leash
- Please pick up after your pet
Water Works Park
Located at the end of Waterworks Drive. There is a paved walkway, and handicap access. Two handicapped spots are available. Limited parking!
Ira Township is working on an Accessible Kayak Launch and Parking at Water Works Park! We have been approved for Grant by Ralph Wilson Foundation and received funding from Community Foundation of St Clair County Family Fund towards thisd new project!
Your support makes a difference and a memorable impact on all Parks and Recreation programs and events! If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email cindy@iratownship.org
Ira Township Parks and Recreation allows rentals for the Large Pavilion in the Municipal Park. This is a great area to host a Birthday Party, Family Reunion or Picnic Meeting! Interested persons will fill out a Rental Application and sign a Park Use Agreement at time of reservation. The Park itself will remain open to the public.
Please call Stephenie at 586-339-3969 or email
cindy@iratownship.org .
Blue Water Area Fallen Heroes Banner Program The Community Banner Program is a fund held at the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and is supported principally by community members. Ira Township has acquired these banners for display at Ira Township Memorial Weekend.
Ira Township Disc Golf
Established 2012
As of 12/1/2022 all 12 baskets have been upgraded to the new yellow MVP Portals.
New! Sponsor a Disc Golf Hole! Sponsorship amount is $300 per hole. Two of the Twelve Holes have been sponsored: Thompson Phelan Group, Inc and The Alexie's James and Ann. Thank you for your help with Course upgrades!
KEEP THE COURSE CLEAN! if you pack it in, please remember to pack it out or use the trash cans. A nice 12 - hole course with short and long tee's. Play them both for a round of 24!
Address:
Ira Township Park
7085 Meldrum Rd
Ira Twp, MI 48023
Disc Golf Course located south of the playgrounds and water plant. Hole 1 starts behind Township office parking lot. Holes 8-12 are in the woods North of Hole 7 basket. Take the path around the back fence of the DPW buildings.
Monday afternoons,1:15pm - 4:00pm, Ira Township Hall 7085 Meldrum Rd
Trail Tuesdays at the Park! June - August; 1- 2:00 pm All ages welcome!
Bring Snack, Water and Dress according to weather. Meet at the Pavilion!
USA Explore Archery! Wednesdays,
July 9th - July 30th; Class "A" 5–7-year-olds, 5:00 - 5:45 pm; Class "B" 8-16-year-olds 6:00-7:00 pm. Cost $60
June 27th, July 25th, August 8th, August 29th! Register for your space at least a week prior to the Market Date!
Music in the Park - Classic Maniacs
Sponsored by Grosso Trucking
Friday, June 27, 2025, 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday, June 28th 9am-10:30 Class
10:30-11:30 Watercraft Inspection
Saturday, June 28th 10:00am-3:00pm
Seashell Art! Thursday, July 17th 6:00-8:00pm, Cost $25 per project, Limit 3 projects per person. We provide all supplies including shells! Choose your favorite(s) when you register!
Music in the Park – Meldrum Brothers
Sponsored by PCE, Inc and On the Rocks
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:00-9:00pm
Music in the Park – Blue Skye Band
Sponsored by JIRRA, LLC
Friday, August 8th, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Paint Like Bob Ross! Friday, August 22nd, 6- 9:00 pm, Cost: $75.00 All supplies are included and no experience needed!
Call Ted Simpson direct 248-622-9053
www.NaturesBrushStudio.com
Music in the Park – Same Old Guys
Sponsored by Schneider Motorsports & Marine
Friday, August 29, 2025, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, September 20th.
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Cost per class: $35
Saturday, October 4th, 1:00-4:00pm
Sunday, October 26th, 2pm
Saturday, December 6th, 5:30pm
Parks and Recreation Commission
- All Parks and Recreation Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Township Hall Board Room or Zoom format as needed.
Register at Ira Township Offices, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch) Or Put check payable to Ira Township, with program name in memo, into the Drop Box at Ira Township Office Parking Lot, Or mail to Ira Township, 7085 Meldrum Road, Ira Township, MI 48023.
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