ca. 1930–1945
Burn Day
Burn Days in 2022 are March 19, May 21, July 16, September 17 and November 19.
Only brush may be burned. No burning within 1400 feet of Ferrysburg or the Village of Spring Lake.
A permit is required. Permits are valid for a calendar year.
Burn Permit Application
Memorial Day
Please join us on Monday, May 30, to celebrate our veterans and honor those who have died in service for our country.
The Spring Lake Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10am, starting on the south side of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The parade will head east on Exchange Street, south on Lake Avenue, east on River Street, and then north on Fruitport Road to the All Shores Wesleyan Church parking lot.
This year’s parade will include a color guard from the Muskegon V.F.W., the Spring Lake Middle School and High School marching bands, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, Spring Lake Village and Township police and firefighters, and others.
There will be a memorial ceremony in the Spring Lake Cemetery beginning at noon. The ceremony will be held at the veterans memorial in the cemetery on the west side of Fruitport Road.
Master Plan Update
Spring Lake Township is in the process of reviewing our Master Plan. The Master Plan guides land use and development in the Township.
The current draft of the Master Plan is posted here. If you have comments, please send them to Lukas Hill, Community Development Director.
There will be a public hearing held by the Planning Commission before the Master Plan is finalized.
Proposed Master Plan 2022 Update
Summer Recreation Opportunities 2022
Spring Lake Recreation Commission
All Township and Village residents, regardless of school district attendance, pay resident rates for the summer programs.
2022 Recreation Booklet
Swim Lesson Levels
Online Registration Link
Summer Recreation Camp Registration Tips
Rycenga Park Reservations
Rycenga Park is located at 16401 Hemlock Road. For park shelter reservations, use the online reservation form. Reservations open 1 year ahead of the date. Reservations are available from May 15 to September 30. Reservations are not taken for dates outside these dates.
Reservation fees are based on 1/2 day blocks – 9am-2:30pm or 3:30pm-9pm
Township residents: $45/block or $90 for the full day
Township non-residents: $65/block or $130 for the full day
Electricity is provided in the shelters. If the outlets are overloaded, the GFI circuit may trip. Please try using the reset button on the outlet before calling for help.
Dogs must be leashed. No dogs are allowed on the playground or the athletic fields.
Short-Term Rentals
Ordinance 255 regulating short-term rentals, was effective February 6, 2017. Short Term Rental definitions were updated in Ordinance 278, effective November 16, 2020.
Short term rentals are not allowed for properties zoned R-1 or R-2. They are allowed in other residential zoning districts.
- Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Zoning Text Amendment – Short Term Rentals
- Suggested Rental Inspection List
- Zoning Map
Meetings & Events
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May 26, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Zoning Board of Appeals - Canceled
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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May 30, 2022 All Day |
Township Hall Closed | |
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June 13, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Board of Trustees
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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June 15, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Planning Commission
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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June 23, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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July 4, 2022 All Day |
Township Hall Closed | |
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July 11, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Board of Trustees
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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July 19, 2022 8:00am - 12:00pm |
Board of Review
Township Hall, 101 S Buchanan Spring Lake, MI |
Public Notices
Special Meeting Notices
Regular Meeting Notices
Notice of Adoption
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