Little Trout Lake (LTL) Park Revival Project
The hub of the Silver Lead Creek Greenway
Project Highlights
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.
In February 2024, the design and construction management services were awarded to Northern Design Works.
During 2024, site analysis, plans, and specifications development were underway led by Northern Design Works with assistance from the County Planning Division and our wonderful stakeholders!
In August 2024, thanks to the Marquette County Land Bank Authority (who obtained blight elimination funding from the State Land Bank) three buildings, an unsafe bridge over the Silver Lead Creek, and many small structures were removed.
On October 17th, 2024, a community meeting was held to discuss the project.
In January 2025, the project plans were submitted to the Michigan DNR for review and approval.
After the Michigan DNR approves the plans, then the project will go out for bids, with construction starting in 2025 and concluding in 2026.