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
Ira Township Waterworks Park is located at 8375 Waterworks Drive.
Historically the site of the original water tower.
In 1927, the Waterworks Park property was donated to the township by the Vernier and Cicotte families for a water works system for the township. With great insight, there was also a condition that if the property was not used for the water works system, it was to be used as a public park. The Ira Township Water Department was also established in 1927 with the building of a water tower and pump house at the location on Water Works Drive. From 1927 to 1996 that site serviced the Ira Township water district. In 1996, when the township built a new water plant and tower on Meldrum Road, the property could now be used for a public park. Since 1996, the township has worked to remediate the property with various improvements throughout the years. The park has also benefited from Eagle Scout projects: Gazebo, Benches, Flag Pole and Safety Kiosks, completed on the site. Today, Waterworks Park is a testament to the people of Ira Township.
Ira Township Waterworks Park has recently added Accessible Kayak Launch, Parking and Path, made possible with Grants from Ralph Wilson Legacy Foundation, Community Foundation of St Clair County Family Fund and St Clair County EDA.
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.
Friends of the St Clair River Stream Team Volunteers recently visited Ira Township Park and Creek!
Monday afternoons,1:15pm - 4:00pm, Ira Township Hall 7085 Meldrum Rd
Saturday, September 20th.
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Cost per class: $35
Preregistration required for supply purposes.
New! Painted Toad Mobile Event Schedule for Ira Township Hall! Sept. 30th Dried Flowers, October 14th Fall Doormats, Nov. 5th Christmas Wine Set. Each Class priced individually! Register with www.paintedtoad.com!
Saturday, October 4th, 1:00-4:00pm
Come out and celebrate your Dogs!
Vendors of Dog Products Welcome! Therapy Dogs, Leader Dogs, Dog Obiendience Trainers, are welcome to demonstrate! We will have costume contest, door prizes, Top Dog DJ and Mayle's Hot Dog's a la Carte!
Contact cindy@iratownship.org
Sunday, October 26th, 2pm
Businesses, Community Organizations, Volunteers are welcome to hand out treats in the trails! Contact cindy@iratownship.org
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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