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Parks and Recreation Contact Us
Jim Goodhall, Public Works Superintendent - (989) 463-8339
About City of Alma Parks
The City of Alma owns and maintains King Park, Hampton Park, Pine River Park, Holiday Park, Riverside Park, Wright Park, Scotland Yard, Euclid Ball Fields, Mill Street Park and Highland Park (south Library courtyard). The City also provides a boat launch north of Pine River Park with available vehicle/trailer parking.
We have five parks available to reserve for your outings or events. The five parks are: Highland park, King park, Pine River park, and Wright Park. These parks vary in amenities and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. To reserve a park shelter, please visit our Park and Shelter Reservations page.
City parks are open daily to the public between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. Enjoy the beauty and fun of our City parks.
City Park Restrooms
Restroom facilities are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 through October 1.
Meet our new Parks & Rec Coordinator!
Thanks to a Community Center Grant from the MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Opportunity, we were able to hire our new Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Morgan Most! Morgan will be developing our new Recreation Department, which will provide new opportunities for outdoor recreational activities within our city parks as well as expand the recreational offerings hosted by the Alma Public Library. Morgan earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies from Alma College and has a background in parks and recreation. If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to Morgan at parksandrec@myalma.org! And be sure to follow our new FB page- City of Alma Parks and Recreation. Great things are happening!
Summer Camp
Summer Fun in Store with Parks and Recreation Day Camps
Alma Parks and Recreation is excited to announce a new summer camp program, offering kids in the community a chance to play, learn, and grow in the park. Running Monday through Thursday, June 16 to August 7, these camps are packed with activities designed to keep kids engaged all summer long.
Camps will be held at Wright Park, with two age groups available: ages 6–8 attend from 9 AM to 12 PM, and ages 9–12 join from 1 PM to 4 PM. Both age groups will enjoy playing with their peers and activities designed to fit their interests.
Whether your child loves outdoor games, crafts, or just spending time with friends in the sun, these camps offer a safe and supportive environment to enjoy summer to the fullest. The best part for families is that there's no cost to participate.
Registration opens May 20, and spots are limited. A full camp guide with policies and procedures can be downloaded from our registration website under program registration info.
For any questions, you can also reach out directly via email at parksandrec@myalma.org.
Let the summer adventures begin!
Register using this link: https://www.cogran.com/index.html?myalma
Euclid Ball Fields
Euclid Ball Fields are located on the corner of Walnut Street and Euclid Avenue, along the Pine River at 800 Euclid Avenue.
Hampton Park
Hampton Park is located on Hampton Street between Grassmere and Windsor streets.
Highland Park
Highland Park is located directly behind the Alma Public Library at 500 East Superior Street.
This park shelter is available for reservation for a rental fee.
Holiday Park
Holiday Park is located between South Lincoln and South Park, south of the Pine River, across from Riverside Cemetery.
Documents and Links
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Jan. 26, 2026 Draft Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Oct. 27, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
July 28, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
April 28, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Jan. 27, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Nov. 25, 2024 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Sept. 23, 2024 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Aug. 26, 2024 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
July 22, 2024 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Parks & Recreation Committee
Parks & Rec Committee meetings are held QUARTERLY on the 4th Monday of each month in January, April, July, and October. Meetings are regularly scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Alma Municipal Building and are open to the public. (Meetings are subject to cancellation if no business is pressing. Please check the home page-upcoming events for cancellation notices.)
Conservation Park
Conservation Park adjoins the SW corner of Pine River Park. It is accessed from the entrance to Pine River Park at 630 S. Lincoln.
View a Conservation Park "Tree Tour" Map Brochure PDF
King Park
Park Location: 1402 Michigan Avenue at Republic Avenue.
This park shelter is available for reservation for a rental fee.
Mill Street Park
Mill Street Park is located on Mill Street, between Grant and Maple Avenues.
Pine River Park
Pine River Park is located on the south side of the Pine River, off Riverside Drive at 630 South Lincoln.
This park shelter is available for reservation for a rental fee.
Riverside Park
Riverside Park is located at the corner of North State and Ely streets at 135 Ely Street.
Riverwalk Handicap Overlook
Located west of the Alma Public Library, the fishing overlook provides a great spot for fishing or relaxing.
Grab a chair and your pole and come on down!
Wright Park
Wright Park is located behind St. Mary's Catholic Church, between Park and Prospect avenues at 520 Park Avenue.
There are two park shelters available to reserve for a rental fee.
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