Grand Traverse County

10/08/2026

October Newsflash: Ballots, Budgets & Boo’s! 👻

Check out this month’s Newsflash for updates, important information, and a little bit of Halloween spirit!

09/28/2026

Stop by for the opening of the pump track Saturday October 3rd at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center! 🚴‍♂️🚲🚴‍♀️

It’s almost time! The moment we’ve all been waiting for… 🤩🚲🧡

Join us Saturday, October 3 from 10 am–12 pm for a community open house and the GRAND OPENING of Norte’s new Bicycle Pump Track! 🎉

Come ride the track, learn how to use it, ask questions, and celebrate this exciting new addition to our community.

We’ve been waiting a long time for this one and can’t wait to finally see you out on the track! ✨🚲

Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation is holding their first annual human foosball tournament!

Members of the public are invited to join us at Camp Greilick on Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM.

This FREE event will include:

Two divisions of play: family friendly and competitive

Snacks and beverages provided by Oryana
A chance to try out a little-known sport!
This FREE event will take place at the human foosball court at the back of the park. Those who sign up will meet at the information kiosk at 10 AM and walk ten minutes together to the court. Teams and extra players will be organized and placed within brackets and divisions.

Register HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=evmoJUbN6UOg2AuzzvPcUAvveXzNLvhCpyAZrg7ACA1URUVDVVZKM003SFdaM1RaU0JMNjkxUTNZSS4u

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09/11/2026

Grand Traverse County is continuing the process of evaluating the future of our jail/justice facility and what our community will need for years to come.

This process will help us answer important questions, including: Where will the facility be located, what will it look like, and what will it cost.

Watch here to learn more ⬇️

09/01/2026

Join us this Wednesday, Sept. 2 for Recess at Camp Greilick and get a glimpse of what this historic gem has to offer as our newest county park! Enjoy Peegeo's pizza, Short's Brewing Company beverages, s'mores around the firepit, music, disc golf, and raffle prizes you won't find anywhere else! Bonus raffle tickets for anyone who carpools! ;)

08/31/2026

Please be extra alert while driving throughout Grand Traverse County as kids head back to school in the weeks to come 🚸📚⬇️

Back to School: The American Red Cross offers some great ways to help keep your students safe as they go back to school.

08/25/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 25, 2026

Public Health Alert: No-Body Contact Advisory for Boardman Lake and Boardman River

Issued: August 25, 2026
Issued by: Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD)

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) was made aware of an
apparent sewage force main failure that resulted in raw sewage entering the Boardman River near South Airport
Road.

In response, and out of an abundance of caution, GTCHD has issued a Level 4 no-body contact advisory for surface
waters in the following areas:

Affected Areas

• Boardman Lake: The entirety of Boardman Lake beginning at South Airport Road
• Boardman/Ottaway River: From Boardman Lake downstream to East Grandview Parkway

Advisory Details

Residents and visitors are strongly advised to avoid all body contact with water in the affected areas, including
swimming, wading, and paddling, until further notice. Contact with water contaminated by untreated sewage may
pose serious health risks, including gastrointestinal illness, skin irritation, and infections.

The advisory will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms that the affected waters meet Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) standards for safe recreational use.

Water sampling will be conducted tomorrow, August 26, with results expected to be available by August 27. EGLE
has been contacted and is aware of the situation