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State Parks and Recreation Areas

State Parks and Recreation Areas. Ron Olson, Chief Parks and Recreation Division. Our Mission….

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State Parks and Recreation Areas

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  1. State Parks and Recreation Areas Ron Olson, Chief Parks and Recreation Division

  2. Our Mission… • The Parks and Recreation Division’s mission is to acquire, protect and preserve the natural, historic and cultural features of Michigan’s unique resources and provide public recreation and education opportunities.

  3. Who We Are… • 97 parks and recreation areas • 284,154 acres • 13,496camp sites • 437 miles of non-motorized trails • 22 million visitors annually

  4. Who We Are… • Michigan leads the nation in boating • 1,100 developed public launch sites • 79 developed public mooring facilities

  5. Compared to Other States… Michigan is: • 1st in campground revenue generation • 2nd in the number of campers • 9th in overall visitation • 16th in total operating expenditures • 33rd in the number of full-time employees • 49th in general and other public fund support Spend $1.74 per visitor, well below the national average of $2.82.

  6. How We Are Funded… • No general fund taxpayer dollars • $54.4 million division budget • Annual Boating operating budget of $12.9 million • Annual Parks and Recreation operating budget of $39 million • Additional Programs: $2.5 million

  7. Funding Sources

  8. Where Does to Money Go…

  9. How Much Do Campers Pay… • $10 for a rustic campsite • $16-$23 for a modern campsite • $29 for a full-hookup site • $45 for a mini-cabin

  10. Camping Fee Comparison… • Ohio: $13 to $33 per night • Michigan: $10 to $29 per night • Illinois: $6 to $20 per night • Indiana: $8 to $31 • Varies with weekday and amenities • Minnesota: $7 to $15 • Wisconsin: $8 to $12 • Fees based on residency • Additional $5 for electrical hookups • Additional $3 for water view

  11. How Much Do Visitors Pay… • $24 for a resident annual MVP • $29 for a non-resident MVP • $6 for a resident daily MVP • $8 for a non-resident daily MVP • FREE to non-motorized traffic

  12. Annual Entrance Fees… • No entrance fee in Ohio and Illinois • $20 for Wisconsin residents; $30 for non-residents • $26 for Indiana residents; $32 for non-residents • $25 in Minnesota • $36 national average • $24 in Michigan

  13. Annual Economic Impacts(1997 Study) • State Park visitors contribute $464 million to Michigan’s economy • Campers spend an average of $76 per night • Day users on day trips $38 per day • Day users on overnight trips $110 per night • State Park visitors from out of state account for $156 million in total spending

  14. Fund Balance Projections

  15. Fund Balance Projections

  16. Park Improvement Fund

  17. Capital Outlay

  18. Critical Needs Remain

  19. Restroom Buildings…

  20. Failing Structures…

  21. The Next Step… • Form a workgroup • Review financial picture in detail • Develop solutions

  22. Thank You

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