Parks, Recreation, and Land Preservation
Parks & Recreation Department Mission:
To provide all community members with diverse recreational opportunities including access to premier natural, historical and cultural areas that enhance our quality of life and inspire the preservation of nature.
Overview:
Ada Township contains over 1,000 acres of public land available for recreational pursuits. The community's outstanding natural features have resulted in a number of regional recreational facilities being located in the area, including a large Kent County park and extensive State Game Area lands. In addition, Ada Township has four community parks operated by the township government and several school facilities available to the public.
Recreation Connection - Parks & Recreation Guide
Our newest version of the Recreation Connection is now available! Check out all the great things Ada Parks & Recreation has going on over the next several months for you and your family to enjoy.
Connecting Community Campaign
Ada Township is excited to share the vision for the transformation of Leonard Park into the new and improved Covered Bridge Park. This ambitious project will create a vibrant, multi-use park space that brings the community together and enhances recreation opportunities for everyone. Covered Bridge Park will feature several new amenities including: a modern playground, splashpad, pickleball courts, upgraded restroom facilities, a dog park, and enhanced trail infrastructure through the downtown area. (For a visual reference check out our Covered Bridge Park Map.)
This dream is becoming a reality through the Connecting Community Campaign, which is powered entirely by private contributions. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, we are nearly at our fundraising goal—but we need your support to get to the finish line.
To learn more about the project and how you can help, visit the Connecting Community Campaign website.
Thank you for joining us on this journey to create a space in our community that can be enjoyed both in the near future and beyond for future generations!
Millage Information
The Parks, Recreation and Land Preservation Program is supported in part with funds from the Ada Township Parks Millages and the Parks and Land Preservation Millage. In August 2016 Ada township residents voted "Yes" to renew and combine these two millages into one Parks, Recreation, and Land Preservation Program millage.
Important Links:
Ada Township Parks Accessibility Assessment
Ada Township 2018 Recreation Needs Assessment – Final Report with Appendix.pdf