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
Park is open Dawn to Dusk!
Water Works Park
Ira Township Waterworks Park is located at 8375 Waterworks Drive.
Park is open Dawn to Dusk!
The park has also benefited from Eagle Scout projects: Gazebo, Benches, Flag Pole and Safety Kiosks, completed on the site.
Ira Township Waterworks Park has recently added Accessible Kayak Launch, Parking and Path, made possible with Grants from Ralph Wilson Legacy Foundation, St. Clair County Parks, Community Foundation of St Clair County Family Fund and St Clair County EDA
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
Ira Township provides up to date information, programs, and events on this website and on our official Parks & Recreation Facebook page https://www.facebook.
Your suggestions, comments are always appreciated!
Email: Cindy@iratownship.org
or call 586-339-3962
Ira Township is in the process of updating our 5-year Recreation Plan. Besides being helpful tool for growth, this allows us to reflect public input in our Parks, Trails and Programming by way of Public Meetings and surveys Ira Township 2026 Parks & Recreation Survey | SurveyPlanet Michigan Department of Natural Resources also require updated Recreation Plans in place as part of their Grant Application. Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. We appreciate your input!
We are honored to host this beautiful Blessing Box, built by Ira Firefighters Association and installed at Ira Township, 7085 Meldrum, 48023. Conveniently located next to the Township Offices.
Whether a Need for Food or a Need to Give, pantries help neighbors feed neighbors, nourish neighborhoods and build community!
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.
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 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.
Friends of the St Clair River Stream Team Volunteers recently visited Ira Township Park and Creek!
https://youtu.be/J_Su2i6v2Nk?si=dBf3gK01s-mXeJO3
Follow us on Facebook, Ira Township Parks and Recreation, to see photos and receive more information about events, programs, classes, trails, parks and new projects!
https://www.facebook.com/IraParksandRec
New Ira Township Pollinator Meadow! This is a great addition to our love of nature in Ira Township! Courtesy of Caryn Frazier! Lots of Volunteer and Educational Opportunities available! Click HERE for a Narrative that provides more detail about all the benefits of these plantings!
Monday afternoons,1:15pm - 4:00pm, Ira Township Hall 7085 Meldrum Rd
Medicare & Social Security Seminar- Wednesday, May 6th , 6:30-8:30pm, Free!
Replace Grief with Awe
Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00am
Saturday, June 27th. New this year,
We go indoors if it rains!
June 19th, 26th, July 10th, August 21st, September 4th
Market Application, Market Waiver
Music in the Park and Event Sponsor
Friday, July 19, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Meldrum Brothers
Sponsored by Grosso Trucking & Supply
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Jessey Adams
Sponsored by (Your Business Name Here)
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ira Kyruh -Project Control Engineering
Friday, August 21, 2026, 7:00-9:00 pm
The Sax Maniacs
Sponsored by (Your Business Name Here)
Same Old Guys
Friday, September 4, 2026, 6:30-8:30*
Sponsored by (Your Business Name Here)
*Please note earlier start time!
Contact Cindy at
cindy@iratownship.org or call 586-339-3962.
We are working on our New Recreation Plan! Please take our Survey and give us your input!
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