OurMichiganParks.org

From campgrounds to boat launches, from roads to trail bridges, our Michigan State Parks have a very substantial amount of  infrastructure.  Its replacement value is approximately $1 billion.

The DNR estimates this infrastructure requires $38 million per year to maintain this infrastruture in good and safe working order. Unfortunately the funding is not available to meet this need. The current funding limits the DNR to primarily dealing with major emergencies such as bridge and building failures.

The DNR has documented these state park infrastructure needs by county. They have also created a PDF slideshow depicting some of the recent park infrastructure issues they are grappling with.