West Branch Township Parks and Recreation Areas

The West Branch Commons Project (IN DEVELOPMENT)

Since Being Voted on in 2021 by the Township Board the board and in conjunction with the West Branch Township DDA they have been working on developing the former West Branch Steel property located on the corner of M-76 and the Business Loop I-75 into the future “West Branch Commons”.

This project will be a large-scale community use space, complete with a parking lot, open air market, pavilion, overall gathering spot, and preserving with former West Branch Steel Building for future use. The Township will retain ownership of the site and maintenance will be a dual partnership between the Township, the DDA, and residents alike to help preserve the quality of the overall site.

While there is still a lot to be done at the site and property the recent awards from the USDA and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) totaling $1,222,000 combine will help to move this project forward SIGNIFICANTLY to the projects completion in the future.

 Please Stop by the Township Hall to Take a Look at the Plans and Below is Information of Interest for the Project.

 This project will enhance not only our area but the entire community by taking a dilapidated property and making it a gem for the area neighborhoods and businesses as people visit the township and will be providing a place to host community events and having a place for potential vendors entrepreneurs to showcase their products and talents.

The Ogemaw Hills Recreation Facility

Located on a 45 plus acre parcel on the Corner of Dam Road and M-55 the Ogemaw Hills Recreation Facility has a little bit of something for Everyone. Complete with Three Ball fields one of which is lighted, an 18 hole disk gold course, and the Rifle Creek runs right through the entire site which creates a very unique outdoor experience within walking distance of The City of West Branch’s Downtown and the West Branch Township DDA District.

The facility also includes the Rifle Creek Archery park ( Administered by The Ogemaw Hills Sportsmen Association) which has an indoor range and coming soon an outdoor 10 lane 20 target 3D course in the Spring of 2024 - Click Here to Visit their Website and Membership Information.

Below is some Items of Interest for the Facility

The Secret Campgound

One of the Best “Secrets” right on the I-75 Business Loop across the street from the Future home of the “West Branch Commons” is the West Branch Secret Campground. A forest setting right in the middle of the business district creates an atmosphere unlike most other campground where you feel like you're in the forest but still within walking distance to all the shops and food establishments.

Click here to visit their Website where you can make reservations for the Spring, Summer, and Fall season before they book up for the Year.