Clay Township Recreation Plan

Giffels Webster was selected to assist Clay Township update their Recreation Plan. The update in this plan examined the community’s existing and projected demographic conditions, its two
existing park, and natural resources. Natural features include access to various waterways and wildlife areas including the North Channel, Middle Channel, South Channel, the Krispin Drain, St. John Marsh, and St. Clair Flats. Such features, however, are relatively unknown outside of the community. Goals and strategies determined in the plan included collaborating with various partners to provide and promote recreational opportunities, preserving the Township’s unique natural features for open space recreation purposes such as hiking, nature viewing, kayaking, and other passive activities, and acquiring additional land for recreation use as it becomes available.

Through productive meetings with stakeholders during the planning process, the Township was able to connect with local recreation vendors, regional recreation initiatives, and received support from a state organization for increased access to the St. Clair Flats as well as St. Johns Marsh. This included the agreement to place 5 kayak launches within the Township at DNR sites, as well as the installation of signage for kayakers along the Krispin Drain.