The city and Jackson Township entered into an MOU for the design and development of Jackson Commons Park.  

This large area today consists of two ponds, scrub trees and former farm fields.

The concept plan consists of a parking area, intermediate and small child bike course, playground, sledding hill, possible water fountain, trails around the park and a large area planted with an oak savannah and a pollinator prairie.

The theme of the playground reflects the history of farming that took place in this area. 

Trails will be a mixture of paved and possibly treated granite based more natural trails.

We are working with the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District to plant the graded portion this year in oats to stabilize soils and then late fall plant the other seeds.  We have developed a very successful and cost effective partnership with the District for development of these naturalized area.

The Township Board has endorsed the concept and we are currently receiving additional public input through out Social Pinpoint site.