About Us

Park Township is a general law Township established in 1915, consisting of approximately 20 square miles divided by Lake Macatawa with over 90% lying North of the lake.

The Township population as of the 2000 Census was 17,579 making Park Township the fourth largest unit of government in Ottawa County ranking behind Georgetown Township, Holland City and Holland Township.

A seven-member board elected at large, consisting of the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and four Trustees governs the Township.

Land use is primarily residential and agricultural with a small amount of commercial. The Township has no industrial zoning district.

Recreation is an important element in the make up of the Township. The Township contains a variety of park facilities and has a bike path system of approximately 52 miles.