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Parks

Twenty-four park sites, some on properties that are owned by other governmental units, are maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation and comprise 1,260 acres. They include 8,000 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, a four-mile-long linear park alongside the Bear River, a 144-slip marina, a 72-site campground, a winter-sports complex, and an 860-acre forest preserve outside the City.  Athletic facilities include five baseball and six softball fields, 20 soccer-football fields, four basketball courts, 12 tennis courts, three playgrounds, two ice rinks, four sand volley-ball courts, a skate-park facility, and 18 miles of non-motorized trails.  The City also offers about 30 sports and recreation programs on a regional basis.

Recreation

In addition to the numerous park and recreation facilities that are maintained by the City of Petoskey, the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation also sponsors organized programs that serve a variety of ages and interests. The City offers approximately 30 recreational programs on a regional basis. In addition to programs that specifically are organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, staff members also partner with a number of other organizations to provide facilities and support services for various leagues and associations. Finally, Department staff members work closely with Public Schools of Petoskey officials to assist with School-sponsored sports activities. Current program offerings and registration can be found  here.

TURCOTT FIELD

Location: Upper elevation portion of Magnus Park along Charlevoix Avenue (US-31) just west of Greenwood Road. Size: 3 acres. Map of Park Area

Description:
Turcott Field is located within the upper elevation portion of Magnus Park, identified as Development Area #3 within the City’s 1985 Tax Increment Financing and Development Plans. It is within a primarily commercialized area, with the surrounding properties impacting the accessibility and quality of the site as a recreational facility. Northern Michigan Hospital recently purchased the property adjacent to Turcott Field to the east. This facility serves several user groups that include major and senior division Little League baseball, High School baseball, American Legion baseball, and the City’s flag football program.

Amenities:
• Lighted baseball field
• Bleacher area
• Concession/Scorebooth building
• Restrooms
• Storage area
• Unpaved parking lot

Master Plan Downloads

File Icon Bear River Valley Recreation Area Sections
File Icon Petoskey Parks and Recreation Plan Chapter 9 (part 1)
File Icon Petoskey Parks and Recreation Plan Chapter 9 (part 2)
File Icon Petoskey Parks and Recreation Plan Chapters 1-6
File Icon Petoskey Parks and Recreation Plan Chapters 7 & 8

Contact

City of Petoskey
101 E. Lake St
Petoskey, MI 49770

Telephone: 231-347-2500
Fax: 231-348-0350
Staff Directory