City of East Jordan - Where river, lake and friendly people meet
201 Main St., PO BOX 499
East Jordan, MI 49727-0499
Phone: 231 536-3381
Email: info@eastjordancity.org
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218 North Lake Street
PO Box 499 East Jordan, MI 49727
231-536-2561
touristpark@eastjordancity.org

Parks Director: Tom Cannon tcannon@eastjordancity.org



2012-2016 Draft Tourist Park Master Plan

2012-2016 Draft Recreation Master Plan
 
Recreational Facilities and Parks

Community Park Memorial Park
This 40-acre property is now a state-of-the-art recreation facility featuring three soccer fields with irrigation, four regulation baseball/softball diamonds with irrigation and fencing, a lighted 250-car paved and gravel parking area, and renovated concessions/restroom building.

The baseball/softball field complex recently added a concession stand/pressbox and playground nearby. 

New in 2012 is a sledding hill and ice skating rink.  (weather permitting)


Memorial Park
Memorial Park is the land entry to our beautiful Harbor.

This park features the historic EJ & SRR Old #6 Train Engine, which fascinates kids and adults alike. It's a lovely place to enjoy a picnic or to just relax while watching birds, boats and fishing action.

In 2005 a bandshell was constructed in the park which has live entertainment most weekends throughout the summer.  There are picnic tables, grills and public restrooms within the park.

Rotary Skate Park
The Rotary Centennial Skate Park is for open recreation seasonally spring through fall. The park features a half-pipe, quater-pipe, multiple grind rails, and multipurpose ramp. 

The Skate Park will be open at 9:00 a.m. until dark. Gates will be locked by the police department each evening.

Sportsman's Park
This 5-acre park is located just across the bridge from downtown East Jordan. Located at the great vantage point where Lake Charlevoix and the Jordan River meet, it is the perfect spot for viewing waterfowl and wildlife including bald eagles and osprey. There are several fishing piers at the south end of the park. Spring brings fishermen rainbow and brown trout, while Fall brings the return of spawning Chinook salmon.

Besides being the home of the Jordan River Watershed Center and the Friends of the Jordan, Sportsman's Park is the site of the East Jordan Garden Club Farmer's Market, May through October, Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is also a community wide Kid's Fishing Pond for kids 15 years and under to fish free for trout and blue gill.

Civic Center


Civic Center Rental Form

Elm Pointe
Located on M-66 at the point where Monroe Creek winds its way to the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix is Elm Pointe, one of East Jordan's most lovely parks. Elm Pointe is the site of the pioneer homestead of John Munro and Marceline LaLonde Munro and their family. The property, containing 11 acres of land with frontage on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix, was given to the City of East Jordan in 1972 by then-owners Augustine F. Westgate and her husband George.

The Elm Pointe location has been added to the Michigan National Historic Register.

• The home on the property is available for weddings, family reunions, graduation parites, etc. The park has a beach and picnic areas and is open 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., May 15 through October 15.
• The East Jordan Portside Art and Historical Museum is also located on the property. Admission to the park and museum are free of charge.
• The Cygred Riley Art Gallery celebrates the present with a fine display of art purchased from prize winning participants in the annual Portsdie Arts Fair.
• The muesum & gallery are open Thursday through Sunday from 1 -4 p.m. in July and August and on weekends in June, September and October.
• For more information you can call Elm Pointe at (231) 536-2363 during months of operation. For Reservations, please contact City Hall at (231) 536-3381.

Elm Pointe Rental Agreement

Watson Field
Watson Field is located at 98 Division Street behind Penzien Funeral Home.

• Baseball/Tee-Ball Field
• Playground Equipment: Swings, Slides, Merry-go-round
• Restroom Building
• Concession Stand

GAR Park
Grand Army of the Republic Park is located on Main Street across from the American Legion Hall.

Murphy Field
Murphy Field is located at 404 Water Street.

• Newly Constructed Dug Outs
• Concession/Restroom Building
• Near Basketball and Tennis Courts
• Major boys and Tee Ball Field

Adult Softball Field
The Adult Softball field is located at 510 Water Street across from Marty's Cones and Carry Out.

• Men and Women's Leagues
• Abuts the Tourist Park
• Restrooms Available
• Near Basketball and Tennis Courts

Basketball Courts
The City of East Jordan's Basketball Courts are located between Murphy Field located at 404 Water Street and the Adult Softball fields located at 510 Water Street.

• Consists of 2 full courts
• Lights
• Constructed in 1998

Tennis Courts
The Tennis Courts are located between Murphy Field at 404 Water Street and the Adult Softball Field located at 510 Water Street.

• Constructed in 1998
• 2 full Courts
• Leagues starting this summer.
• For more information please contact John Kempton at 536-7830.

City of East Jordan
201 Main Street, PO Box 499
East Jordan, MI 49727-0499
Phone: 231-536-3381
Email: info@eastjordancity.org
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