Grant Approved for Walloon Lake Park

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund approved Bear Creek Township's request for a $2 million grant to help fund the purchase of land for a township park at Jones Landing, located at the end of Gruler Road on the North Arm of Walloon Lake. The Michigan Legislature still must appropriate the funds for the project. The property, consisting of approximately 3.5 acres with 333 feet of water frontage, adjoins an existing township boat launch. The township would like to develop amenities such as a parking area, picnic area, beach and swimming area, nature trail, restrooms and a bathhouse. The proposed park has generated both strong support and opposition from local residents and Walloon Lake property owners. The Walloon Lake Association actively opposed the Township's grant application.