Camp Greilick Reopens to Public After County Acquisition, Renovations
Camp Greilick, a county owned park acquired in 2024, reopened to the public in Fall 2025 following a master plan process and a series of restorations and facility improvements. The work restored trails, revived disc golf and waterfront areas, and created volunteer and planning resources that residents can use to stay involved.
Grand Traverse County officially opened Camp Greilick to the public in Fall 2025 after completing the property acquisition in 2024 and finishing a master plan for the site. County reports detail a phased opening and a line of improvements carried out through 2024 and 2025. The county maintained an itemized planning and operations history as the project progressed.
The most visible changes include extensive trail restoration, restoration of the course for disc golf, new and updated signage, waterfront cleanup, restoration of a human foosball court, and a variety of site work to improve accessibility and safety. These upgrades were part of a broader effort to ready the property for regular public use and to establish a framework for ongoing maintenance and programming.
For Grand Traverse County residents the reopening means expanded outdoor recreation options without leaving the county. Restored trails will serve hikers, runners and families, while the disc golf improvements respond directly to a popular local pastime. Waterfront cleanup improves shoreline access and environmental conditions for swimmers and paddlers. Improved signage and site work aim to make the park easier to navigate and safer for a wider range of users.
The county has emphasized volunteer involvement as a continuing piece of the park s stewardship. The updates page documents how volunteers can participate and outlines future work beats that will guide upcoming projects and maintenance cycles. The maintained planning and operations history offers transparency on decisions and timelines, and provides residents with a single place to track progress and opportunities to help.
Residents looking for details on specific accomplishments or opportunities to get involved can consult the county s Camp Greilick updates page at gtcountymi.gov/2779/Camp-Greilick-Updates. As the park settles into public use, the changes at Camp Greilick are likely to become a regular part of outdoor life in Grand Traverse County, supporting recreation, volunteer engagement and local stewardship of public lands.
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