Parks

Cascade Township boasts eight beautiful parks, each offering different features to explore.
The Township also contains approximately 17 miles of pedestrian pathways for use year-round.

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Volunteering Programs

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Cascade Township has launched several new volunteer programs to help with maintenance of its parks: Tuesdays @ 10, which is intended for folks available during weekdays, and Community Workdays for those whose availability tends to be weekends only. Both Tuesdays @ 10 and Weekend Workdays events typically last two hours. Volunteers however can stay for as little or as long as they like.

These workdays will help the Township build capacity to:

Remove invasive species threatening wildlife habitat.
Improve maintenance of our flower beds and structures.
Restore habitat with native species.

Registration is required to participate. To sign up for a workday, or for more information, please either:

• Email volunteer@cascadetwp.com

• Call 616-481-3578

Volunteer Workdays

Opportunities to Volunteer in Cascade Township Parks

Cascade Township is seeking volunteers for its VIP (Volunteers in Parks) workdays at Peace Park. Volunteers will work with experienced staff to remove invasive species, including Oriental Bittersweet, autumn olive, Japanese barberry, and multifloura rose. These invasive plants aggressively multiply and crowd out native species, creating dense thickets that migratory birds avoid.

Join us on the first Saturday of each month, from September through March, from 1 to 3 pm at the Grand River Drive parking lot of Peace Park. Supplies, water, and snacks are provided.

The Township offers additional opportunities for families, souts, and community groups to give back by volunteering in the parks. In addition to hosting VIP workdays, Volunteer Coordinator, Jeanine Heibel, facilitates custom volunteer events for various groups, including corporate team-building and youth service projects.

To learn more or to sign up, email volunteer@cascadetwp.com.

Saturday September 6, 2025, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive entrance

Saturday October 4, 2025, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive parking lot

Saturday November 1, 2025, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive parking lot

Saturday December 6, 2025, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive parking lot

Saturday January 3, 2026, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive parking lot

Saturday February 7, 2026, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive parking lot

Saturday March 7, 2026, 1 - 3 pm meeting at Peace Park's Bolt Drive parking lot

Tuesdays @ 10

Every Tuesday @10 am - noon projects will vary throughout our township properties and parks. This is a flexible fun group where participants attend any Tuesday and for as long as they are able. We do have projects throughout the winter months. Please email volunteer@cascadetwp.com to join this group to receive personal email updates.

If you would like to plan an outing for a group of your friends, family, classmates, scouts or coworkers. Please email voluteer@cascadetwp.com to begin the conversation. We are certain to have a great stewardship project for you!

Commemorative Benches

Interested in commemorating a milestone or honoring a loved one in a Cascade Township Park?

Cascade Township’s Parks & Recreation Department welcomes the opportunity to work with donors interesting in honoring or memorializing significant individuals in their lives through charitable giving.

The cost to sponsor a bench is $5,000, or $2,500 when recognizing a military veteran. The proceeds are used to buy, install and maintain the bench, as well as provide support for the township’s park system.

Follow the link below to view our full policy and download an application.

Commemorative Bench Form

Parks & Pathways Committee

The Township has a Parks & Pathways Committee, which is a voluntary board of appointed citizens who meet monthly and serve in an advisory role to the Township Board. They assist with the Parks Master Plan and with submitting recommendations for inclusion in the six-year Capital Improvement Plan. Members of this committee share a passion for nature and the outdoors.

Cascade Township's Parks & Pathways Committee protects and preserves its natural resources through strategic acquisition, stewardship, education, and management while providing accessible, quality recreational amenities and experiences to equitably enrich the lives of residents and future generations.

For general parks questions and comments, please email Parks & Facilities Director Dan Zwick at dzwick@cascadetwp.com.