Shaping the Future of Van Buren State Park - Take the Survey!

The DNR is in the process of developing a new general management plan for Van Buren State Park in southwest Michigan. The process typically takes one year to complete and is in the beginning stages. Public and stakeholder input will be a critical part of the process.

Public input is crucial to the development of the draft general management plan. The DNR will host a public meeting in spring 2025 to review the plan and gather additional feedback.

A park's general management plan defines a long-range (10- to 20-year) planning and management strategy to protect and preserve the site's natural and cultural resources and provide access to land- and water-based public recreation and educational opportunities

Visitors, community members, stakeholders and others interested in sharing their opinions, ideas and experiences are encouraged to participate in an online survey, available through Monday, Dec. 16.

Take Online Survey!

For more information, contact Debbie Jensen, park management plan administrator for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division, at [email protected] .