Jackson County Parks

County Recreation Plan for 2005-2009 Draft copy
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Going to the park has always been a family summertime tradition. Fulfill this tradition by visiting one of the many attractions available in Jackson County.

 

Preview our Special Summer Events page to see the Fireworks and Family  Night events that will take place this summer at The Cascades. The Special Summer Events page also includes the dates and events for the 2012 Cascades Rotary Bandshell Summer Concert Series.

 

 

Cascades Illuminated Waterfalls

The Cascades provides visitors a view of colorful waterfalls while they listen to beautiful music from the comfortable seats. Visitors can climb to the top of the Falls while dodging spraying water.


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THE CASCADES 2012 SEASON:


OPEN NIGHTLY:

May 25th through September 3rd.

Gates open at 8 p.m. EXCEPT for Wednesday Family Nights, gates open at 7 p.m.

 

LATE SEASON OPEN DATES:
September 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th. Gates open at 8 p.m. 

 

THE CASCADE 2012 FIREWORK SHOWS

Gates Open at 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 26th

Tuesday, July 3rd

Saturday, September 1st

 

FIREWORKS RAIN DATES

Sunday, May 27th

Thursday, July 5th

Sunday, September 2nd
Cascades Manor House

Cascades Manor House is Jackson's most historic landmark restaurant that overlooks Cascades Park. It is open to the public with a come as you are attire. Sunday Brunch is served from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Manor House also features Banquets, Business Meetings, Golf Outings, and Receptions by Reservation.

 

Go to www.cascadesmanor.com or Call (517) 784-1500 for more information.

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Cascades Golf Course

 

 

Come play one of Michigan's top-rated public 18-hole golf courses. For tee time availability please call (517) 788-4323.

 

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Cascades Park Master Plan

The purpose of the Cascades Master Plan is twofold:


- A plan that will guide capital improvements at the Park throughout the creation of a long-term, multi-year phasing strategy


- Secure funding from private and public sources for the implementation of the improvements in the plan.

 

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Falling Waters Trial

The Falling Waters Trail is a major east-west component of the Jackson County Regional Trail plan, connecting Cascades, Ella Sharp, Lime Lake and Swains Lake parks in south-central Michigan’s Jackson County with the city of Jackson. The Trail has been dedicated as a Jackson County Park. 

 

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Jackson County Parks Association

Jackson County Parks Association is a non-profit support organization for the Jackson County Parks.  JCPA is an outdoor-loving group of volunteers that help with the upkeep and improvements of the county parks.

 

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This page orginated on September 13, 2010 and was last modified on May 10, 2012

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