On June 26, 2023, the Marquette County Planning Division submitted a MI DNR Spark Grant application for nearly $1M to revitalize Little Trout Lake Park in KI Sawyer. Project goals include establishing a community wellness hub at the Park.

 

In December 2023, the grant was awarded in the amount of $997,000! This funding will allow the County to invest in safety and security features, ADA accessibility improvements, and park enhancements to create a more enjoyable outdoor gathering space for KI Sawyer residents and visitors.

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In February 2024 the design and construction management services were awarded to Rich Uren of Northern Design Works.

 

During the spring and summer site analysis and plans and specifications have been in development by Northern Design Works with assistance from the County Planning Division and our wonderful stakeholders! If you want to get involved- please reach out: tkarlstrom@mqtco.org or 906-225-8192.

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In August 2024, Thanks to the Marquette County Land Bank Authority who obtained blight elimination funding from the State Land Bank, three buildings, the unsafe bridge over the Silver Lead Creek and many small structures were removed.​

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Please join us on October 17th, 2024 for the release of draft plans for development of pavillion and facility upgrades, security improvements, trail enhancements. We would love your input before we submit the plans to the Michigan DNR and put the project out for bids.

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After the Michigan DNR approves the plans, then the project will go out for bids, with contruction starting in 2025 and concluding in 2026.