PARKLANDS & TRAILS

The Grand Traverse Conservation District is your local gateway to the Natural World. Using best land management practices and sustainable trail construction techniques, we protect, conserve, and provide access to the natural resources that makes the Grand Traverse region so special.

Through resource management agreements with Grand Traverse County, the City of Traverse City, the Recreational Authority, and Traverse City Rotary Camps & Services, the Grand Traverse Conservation District manages over 2,500 acres of public parkland in Grand Traverse County. The District also provides assistance in project planning and implementation to various stakeholders & municipalities in our region, such as Whitewater Township, East Bay Township, and the Charter Township of Garfield, as well as for other public parkland properties. Our role in land management includes:

• Management Plan Development

• Oversight and Implementation of parkland improvement projects

• Monitor & Restore Native Habitats

• Provide Community Stewardship Opportunities

Please view the list of the parklands we manage below. Click to learn more, view a trail map of each area, and access driving directions. Email us at trails@gtcd.org to report anything unusual or damaged property.

Interested in helping improve the quality of the trail experience for visitors? Volunteer as a Trail Steward.

Explore our parklands and trails

Learn more about each of our managed parklands and trails by clicking the tiles below.