Parks & Recreation Department

Township/Village Parks

Rycenga Park

Rycenga Park is located in both Spring Lake Township and Fruitport Township along Hemlock Road.  The park was developed by Spring Lake Township on 40 acres gifted to the Township by John Rycenga. The other 40 acres of the park are leased to the Township by Fruitport Community School.  It receives a substantial amount of use from Spring Lake and Fruitport Township residents. Facilities at Rycenga Park include baseball and softball diamonds, covered picnic areas, nature trails, 18-hole disc golf course, playgrounds, and soccer fields.  Rycenga Park also hosts a variety of events for children such as the Great Lakes Soccer League and high school Cross Country trail runs. Rycenga Park is also located on the 12-mile community bike path that goes around Spring Lake, making the park easily and safely accessible by pedestrians and bicyclist.

Although the Park is located outside the boundaries of Spring Lake Township, it is maintained by the Township.  The Township’s investment in Rycenga Park demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the recreational opportunities for Township residents.

Call the Greater Spring Lake Recreation Commission at 616.842.2853 ext. 3416 for reservations.

Location map for Rycenga Park - 16401 Hemlock

Spring Lake Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Participation Report for 2010

Parks and Recreation Fund

The Spring Lake Township Parks and Recreation endowment fund was established in 1995 for the purpose of supporting the development, operation and maintenance of Spring Lake Township parks and recreational activities. The fund is administered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.

A gift to the fun will help ensure the continued development and maintenance of facilities and programs.

Parks and Recreation Fund donation form

Township Maps

Township Bike Path Map
Recreation Map
Resource Inventory
5-year Recreation Plan - Approved

Ottawa County Bike Path Map

West Michigan Parks and Recreation Inventory

Township Recreation Plan 2008-2013

Recreation Committee Meetings