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About Us

We are located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in Michigan's Ottawa County. Organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 2005, the Friends of Ottawa County Parks have vigorously built public awareness of County Parks by:
 

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..hosting events to introduce new park properties and facilities to the public.

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..providing information about the expanding park system at fairs, community celebrations, and out-lying recreation sites

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 ..sponsoring a low-cost Grand River excursion for families on the paddle-wheeler Grand Lady

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..organizing events to explore & discover features within the parks

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.. planning and assisting Parks staff with activities to involve residents and visitors in healthy activity and nature appreciation.

Where and when we Meet:
Member meetings are usually held the third Wednesday of the month, in one of the Ottawa County Fillmore Complex's conference rooms. The address is 12220 Fillmore, just west of 120th Avenue. Watch the agenda notices for any changes of time or place.

 

Governance:

All members are encouraged to attend the member meetings to make suggestions and participate in planning and discussions. The elected Board of Directors and Officers make the decisions for operation of the organization in cooperation with the Parks Department and Parks Commission.

2009 - 2010 Board of Directors:

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Alice Hoban, President

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Liz Notman, Vice President

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Jean Laug-Carroll, Secretary/Treasurer

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Pamela Key

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Mike Cary

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Grant Jones

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Ray Statema

 
 

The Friends of Ottawa County Parks is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
 dedicated to connecting people with nature, recreation and community
 by partnering with the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission