Township Offices Closed for
Martin Luther King Day
January 19

Winter Taxes Due
February 17

Dog Licenses Available Only Until
February 27
 
 
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Welcome to the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Department

Department Director: Dick Benkert
Phone Number: 517.323.8555
Rain-Outs/Cancellations: 517.323.8550
Fax (attn: Parks): 517.323.8599

Recreation Coordinator: Barbara Sherbo Kellogg
Recreation Programmer: Kathy Sobczyk

Recreation Specialist: Jen Daly
Secretary: Penny Pearsall

Non-Motorized Plan

Parks Master Plan

Click here to learn the history of the Department!

Current Delta Township Magazine (pdf)
 
 

Community Center

The Delta Township Community Center is located on the Northeast corner of Canal Road and Willow Highway, one mile North of Saginaw Highway (7550 West Willow Highway, Delta Township, MI  48917). The Community Center has a bi-level floor plan. The upper level is carpeted with a small dance floor. The lower level has a tile floor with kitchen facilities. The entire building is handicap accessible. It is an air-conditioned, non-smoking facility. Table and chairs are included with any rental. The Community Center can accommodate groups up to a maximum of 170 people. Click here for more information and rental availability.

Events

Adult Athletic Programs

Youth Athletic Programs

All Delta Township youth athletic programs are non-competitive in nature and promote fun and learning!

To register for any of the athletic programs, please fill out and mail in a registration form (pdf) or register online (coming soon).

View the heat cancellation policy for youth programs.

Background checks are performed on our volunteer coaches to help keep the children in our programs safe. Click here for details.

Volunteer Coaches Needed
All of these programs rely on the help of parents to volunteer as coaches. Parents may indicate on the registration form if they would be willing to coach (parents would only be assigned to their own child’s team). If a team does not have a coach, everyone on that team will receive a letter asking for help. Hopefully one or more parents will volunteer, or, unfortunately, the team will be dissolved and registration fees refunded. Coaches must pass a criminal background check.

Athletic Lessons

While many of our programs such as soccer are geared toward the learning process rather than competition, these programs for offer specific instructional lessons:

Noxious Weed Ordinance

The Noxious Weed Ordinance is in effect from April 15 through October 31 of each year.

Complaints are taken anonymously and inspected normally within a day or two. If the lot is determined to be in violation, a letter will be sent to the property owner. While there are many rules that determine if a lot is in violation, keep in mind that the grass must be at least 12" high on average across the lot and that the lot may not be over two acres in size. If you would like to make a complaint about a property please call 517.323.8555. Click here for details.

Discount Amusement Park Tickets

Price Sheet

The Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Department offers tickets for various amusement parks at a discount rate. They will be available approximately the business day after Memorial Day through the Friday before Labor Day.

Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted only. No refunds will be issued for any amusement park tickets purchased through Delta Township Parks and Recreation.

Township Cemeteries

Delta Township operates two cemeteries, Delta Center and Delta Hillside, located on St. Joe Highway east of Canal Road, and on Delta River Drive east of Webster Road, respectively. Click here for more cemetery information.

 
 

Online Recreation Registration

Through our online portal located at http://parks.deltami.gov you can now register for many of the recreation activities we offer. You will first need to establish a web account by contacting one of the offices at 517.323.8555 or 517.484.5600. An email address is required. Online registration will end at 12:01 a.m. the business day prior to the start of class or on the published deadline, and may be reopened depending on availability.

Township Parks Mapping

http://www.mapdelta.com/Parks

Here you can digitally visit all township parks. You can view which parts have trails as well as find you softball field location. Please take a moment to visit our township parks!

Click here for a Townshp Parks Listings.

Delta/Waverly 39ers

The Delta/Waverly 39ers program is an energetic and vibrant program that serves people ages 50 and over from Delta Township, Waverly School District, and surrounding areas. There is no fee to become a member, just come join us!

More information available here!

Community Education Classes

**Payment is due at the time of registration. View the new registration policies as of January 1, 2008**

Interested in Teaching?
Please send a resume along with information on what topics you are interested in teaching to Delta Township Parks and Recreation, Attention Barbara Sherbo Kellogg, 7710 West Saginaw Highway, Delta Township, MI 48917. She will contact you for an interview if we are able to try to run the class. We generally work at least three months in advance of each term.

Terms


Winter: Eight weeks from late January to mid March - instructor deadline mid October

Spring: Six weeks from mid April to Mid May - Instructor deadline mid December

Summer: Eight weeks from Mid June to mid August - Instructor deadline mid February

Fall: Eight weeks from late September to mid November - Instructor deadline mid June

Aquatics

Pool and Delta/Waverly Activities Office: The pool and office are located within the Waverly Community Room, located in the southeast section of Waverly East Intermediate School, 3131 West Michigan Avenue.

Office hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday


Office phone: 517.484.5600

Activity cancellation or change phone number:  517.484.9322

Staff

Amy McVaugh, Aquatics Coordinator
Tammy Opdyke-Mejia, Secretary

An adult, 18 years of age or over, must remain in attendance during swim lessons and open swims with no more than five youth swimmers under their supervision.

All patrons must observe the NO SHOES rule in the shower rooms and on the pool deck. Please shower before pool use to remove dirt, lotions, perfumes, hair products, etc. Infants must wear a swim diaper plus rubber pants (not a regular diaper) in the pool. Please remember, no opposite sex children older than five years may be in the locker rooms.

Swim Apparel Suggestions
- Wear one-piece swim suits
- Have long hair pulled back
- Remove jewelry, especially dangling earrings
- Goggles are recommended (not provided)
- Use ear plugs when appropriate

Current Programs
Adult/Family Swim Schedule (pdf)
Youth Swim Lesson Schedule (pdf)
Registration Policies

Come and Join the Pacers Walking Club at the Lansing Mall! Club benefits include: free blood pressure checks every Wednesday morning in the food court from 8 - 9:30 a.m., special events, monthly newsletters, and information on activities/events in the community. The mall opens at 7 a.m. for the mall walkers’ convenience.

There is no charge to become a member! To sign up to become a member, visit the Pacers Station located off the food court. This is also where you sign in your mileage every time you walk. For more information, please call Mary Pat Sullivan- Sparrow LifeTime at 517.364.8146 or Kathy Sobczyk - Delta Township Parks and Recreation at 517.323.8555.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. Walk for wellness and improve your heart, lungs, bones, weight, muscles, cholesterol, sleep, and energy! Incorporate an exercise program into your daily routine.

Sponsors for the Pacers Walking Club are: Sparrow Health System, Lansing Mall, and Delta Township Parks and Recreation.

Chair Fitness Classes
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Mall Food Court
Cost: No charge

The Chair Fitness Class is offered to Pacers Walking Club Members free of charge! Resistance bands are available for $2 each.