Columbia Township Planning Commission, Van Buren County, Mi.

09/04/2026

There is a public hearing scheduled for this Wednesday (9/9/26) at 6 pm at Township Hall on the
5 Year Draft Park Plan.

08/31/2026

📢 Columbia Township Parks Update — Correction & Extension

A quick update for everyone following the Draft 5‑Year Parks & Recreation Plan:

One of our earlier public notices included an incorrect website link. To make sure every resident has a fair chance to review the draft plan and submit comments, the public comment period is now extended until Monday, September 7th.

A public hearing on the draft Plan will be held Wednesday, September 9th at 6 p.m. at Township Hall.

Thank you to the residents who caught the issue - your attention helps keep this process accurate and transparent.

You can access everything at the correct links below:

📄 View the Draft Plan:
[https://www.columbiatwp.com/_files/ugd/6efb4d_a69c9fe64e944d77abb9ff61006ed3b1.pdf]

📝 Complete the Survey:
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbf3vFwXvWyc9hWNe2VhaQVguxrxR8piNLvGTKY67OinRRIA/viewform]

We appreciate your patience and participation. Your input directly shapes the future of parks, playgrounds, trails, and open spaces in Columbia Township.

08/22/2026

We have 8 days left for public feedback on the draft Park Plan! Your input is vital to our planning process. Please visit our website at https://www.columbiatwp.com and scroll down the homepage to review the draft Plan and complete the survey. Thank you for your participation and support!

08/11/2026

This draft Plan was created to help the Township maximize its eligibility for grant funding. Many grants — including those offered by the Michigan DNR — require a cost share. In some cases, that cost share could come from a millage increase, but it doesn’t have to. That’s why the survey includes a question about how the Township should approach funding any required cost share.

One way to understand cost share is to think of it like asking a teenager to contribute toward their first car — it demonstrates commitment and shared responsibility for the new asset.

Thank you for reviewing the draft Plan and completing the survey. Your voice matters.

08/07/2026

You can review the draft 5 Year Plan online or a paper copy at Township Hall during regular business hours.

08/02/2026

08/01/2026

It’s a cloudy day - a good day to review the draft 5 year park plan - and enjoy a free hot dog - 11 am to 1 pm.