Parks & Recreation

Looking to get outside? There's a variety of public parkland for your enjoyment in Garfield Township!

Garfield Township Parks

Boardman Valley
Nature Preserve

Lush green meadow with winding river under cloudy sky.

Grand Traverse Commons
Natural Area

Aerial view of lush green park and paths.

Kids Creek
Park

Lush pond landscape with wildflowers and ducks.

Miller Creek
Nature Reserve

Wooden deck overlooking autumn forest and lake

River East
Recreation Area

Wooden fence near a peaceful forest riverbank.

Silver Lake
Recreation Area

Aerial view of park with playground and parking lot.

Garfield Township Trails

TOWNSHIP TRAILS

If you are looking for a long walk or a bike ride, check out these trails located in Garfield Township: Boardman Lake Trail, Buffalo Ridge Trail, and the Mall Trail.  Also, take a look at the Township's Non-Motorized Plan Map to see where there are potential opportunities for future sidewalks and trails.

Boardman Lake Loop Trail

Curved boardwalk over a serene lake at sunset.
Boardman Lake Loop Website

Buffalo Ridge Trail

Cyclists on path, yellow flowers foreground.
Buffalo Ridge Trail Website

Mall Trail

Map of Traverse City landmarks and roads.
Mall Trail Website

Other Outside Recreation Around Garfield

Boardman River Nature Center

Scenic river view with trees and blue sky.

Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve

Aerial view of autumnal forest and winding river.

Hickory Hills Recreation Area

Snowboarder on groomed snowy slope with scenic view

Hickory Meadows

Autumn aerial view of lake and forest scenery.

Historic Barns Park

Aerial view of circular labyrinth in garden.

Keystone Soccer Complex

Outdoor event on large grassy field

Medalie
Park

Wooden bench by serene lake and trees

Mitchell Creek Nature Preserve

Dragonfly resting on plant stem