Duck Lake Road Park is a 6.32 acre undeveloped wooded site located in the center of the Township, adjacent to the 304.6 acre Duck Lake Natural Area. The sites form one large recreational area that provides informal walking paths, opportunities for nature observation, and general enjoyment of nature. The site is divided
by Duck Creek and Scholes Creek and contains a mostly wooded terrain with oak barrens and planted timber pine trees. The southern end of the site, along Duck Lake Road, includes a small parking area and a Township Fire Hall. The park is currently used for hiking, walking, hunting, and recreational vehicles.
Marcus Park is located at the west end of Duck Lake along Scenic Drive at the west end of the Township. The Park has a small sandy beach, picnic tables, one grill, a swing set, slide, bike racks and bench. The site offers opportunities for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized water craft (canoes/kayaks). The park does not have any parking spaces but users can park along the side of the road. The park includes unique terrain between the road and the lake as the as there are hilly areas that users can climb to get a birds eye view of the park. Parts of the site include a red oak dominated wooded area providing aesthetic qualities and shade. The park provides opportunities for observation of flora and fauna.
Nestrom Road Park is located on the west-central area of the township and is contiguous to Duck Lake. The site includes the Township Hall building and functions as an open area for family gatherings and community events. The park offers the following amenities to township residents: swing set, play set, shuffleboard, horseshoes, tennis courts, pickleball, pavilions, picnic tables, grills, restroom facilities, a baseball field, and a soccer field. You can sign out equipment for shuffleboard, volleyball, horseshoes, and pickleball at the Township Hall during regular business hours.
The pavilions are available for rental. You must fill out an application and pay the fee at the Township Hall to reserve your date. Reservations cannot be made until April 1st.
Pavilion Rental License Agreement
A portion of the Park is heavily wooded and offers walking trails and as well access to Duck Lake via two stairways.
The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. There will be music, treats, candy, and more! Please join us for the fun!
We are still in need of volunteers for trunks. If you are interested in taking part in the event, please use the following link to register!
2024 Fruitland Township Trunk or Treat Sign Up (google.com)
Contact information
Lynn Knopf – 231-215-2235
minnow_bait@yahoo.com
Carlet Mitenbuler – 317-531-3765
cmitenbuler@gmail.com
Elise Butler – 517-420-5636
elisekbutler@gmail.com
Patricia Whitener – 517-282-8013
wagsandpaws@gmail.com
If you are interested in volunteering for future park events, please fill out the Service Opportunity Form below and you will be contacted when opportunities arise.
If you’re interested in being considered for opportunities to serve Fruitland Township—whether as a volunteer or an appointee to a board—please complete the form below. This will allow us to keep your information on file for future reference.
