Current Programs & Events
Adult Fitness & Activities
Family & General Interest
Catch, spear, or shoot a tagged fish (expiration on tag will read 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019) in Park Lake and return the tag to the Bath Township Offices (14480 Webster Road) during business hours to claim your prize. All DNR rules apply.
Families interested in assisting in the development of Fletcher-Robson Nature Park can contact Becky Goodwin at (517) 641-5167. Projects are listed below:
Blue Bird House Construction – completed
Toad Abodes – available
Frog Tube Abodes – available
Mallard Duck House – in process of being completed
Barred Owl Nesting Box – in process of being completed
Youth Activities & Sports
Registration is now closed, however if a parent is interested in helping by volunteering to coach, please call Becky at (517) 641-5167.
Event has been cancelled
Join the Bath American Legion Post #412 and Bath Charter Township Parks & Recreation on October 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the entrance of Bath High School. Cars can pull into the drive, make the circle drive and return for a bag of treats (1 per child). This program is in partner with the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion.
Sharpen those pencils and gather your thoughts for Letters to Santa from November 13 – December 11, 2020. A drop box will be located in the entry of the Bath Township Offices. All letters placed in the box through December 11 will receive a response. This program is in partnership with the Bath American Legion Post #412 Ladies Auxillary.
Department Information
Rebecca Goodwin, Director
Email: rgoodwin@bathtownship.us
Hours vary. Please call for an appointment.
Program Registration
Township Offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bath Charter Township
14480 Webster Road
P.O. Box 247
Bath, Michigan 48808
Phone: (517) 641-6728 or direct at (517) 641-5167
CANCELLATION LINE: (517) 641-5168
Fax: (517) 641-4170
There is a secure, 24-hour drop box located next the Township Office entrance that may be used for any township business.
Quarterly Updates
To receive quarterly updates on P&R Programs, please send your request to be added to the parent email group to Director Becky Goodwin.
Parks & Recreation Mission Statement
To provide educational programs, recreational activities, community facilities and quality parks for the enrichment of Bath Township residents.
Additional Information
The Parks & Recreation Plan 2018-2022 was adopted by the Board of Trustees on February 20, 2018.
Parks & Recreation Plan 2018-2022
Appendix A: Parks & Recreation Director Job Description
Appendix B: 2018 Parks & Recreation Budget
Appendix C: Map of Parks, Parcels & Facilities
Appendix D: Other Significant Recreational Facilities
Appendix E: MDNR Post-Completion Self-Certification Reports
Appendix F: Community Input Gathered
Appendix G: Publicizing for Public Input
To be considered for a volunteer coaching position, complete the coaching application and return it to Director Becky Goodwin.
If you are being considered for a coaching position, you will be asked to:
- Submit a copy of your driver’s license for a background check if you have not coached in the past 12 months for Bath Township Parks & Recreation.
- Take the CDC Heads Up! Concussion Training in Youth Sports for coaches (if you have not already done this.)
- Submit a copy of the CDC Heads Up in Concussion Training for Youth Coaches Certificate indicating you have passed the 35 minute online training (unless you already have one on file with our office).
- Read, sign and return the Coaches Code of Ethics Pledge.
Handbook for Coaches, Participants & Parents
This handbook is presented to serve as a reference, so that you may understand the philosophies and guidelines regarding the youth programs and allow you to do your part to help make the Bath Charter Township programs a success.
Coaches (Pages 9-19)
Participants (Pages 20-23)
Parents (Pages 24-28)
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
It is believed that through these tough economic times, some children are not participating in after school activities due to a lack of funds. As a caring community, Bath Township Parks & Recreation wants to assist families who are struggling and afford the children in these families the opportunity to participate in parks and recreation programs.
For the past 12 months, we have been working to raise money to support a youth Scholarship Assistance Program (SAP).
Qualifications are as follows:
- Ages 4-18, and
- At least 1 parent must reside in Bath Charter Township, or
- Registrant must be a Bath School student (School of Choice counts as a resident), or
- You must participate in the Bath Schools free/reduced lunch program, or
- Carry a Bridge Card, or Medicaid Card with the child’s name on it.
Any youth who wishes to apply for scholarship assistance will be required to pay a $10.00 registration fee and a parent of each participant will be asked to volunteer their time to a future Parks & Recreation event. For programs less than $11.00, the entire fee will be covered.
Uniforms will not be a covered expense through the SAP program, only registration fees. If the participant needs a reversible jersey they may be required to purchase one for $20.00 if a used jersey is not available.
Please understand that not all offerings qualify for scholarship funding.
Scholarship applications are available at the Bath Township Offices.
Money raised through events offered, a donation canister, public and private assistance, and a letter and grant writing campaign, have all played a role in establishing this fund. If you or your business would be interested in donating to the youth Scholarship Assistance Program fund, please contact Director Becky Goodwin. No donation is too small.
Bath Township Parks & Recreation would like to thank and recognize the Joe D. Pentecost Foundation for their substantial donation in 2012 to provide the seed for the youth Scholarship Assistance Program fund.
Volunteers are always needed for Bath Township Parks & Recreation programs, such as Truck or Treat, Buck Pole, the Easter Bunny Event, etc.
If you are interested, please contact Director Becky Goodwin.