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Built as one of the Civilian Conservation Corps camps during the Great Depression, Norrie Park is one of Ironwood’s oldest parks.
It features hiking and biking trails, a playground, and access to the Montreal River.
“It is really a beloved park by the community. It’s on the southern part of the city and it’s actually right next to the ABR ski trails. It does get quite a bit of traffic,” said Tom Bergman, Ironwood Community Development Director.
Ironwood recently secured more than $111,000 in grant funding from the Michigan DNR to make improvements to Norrie Park.
“Part of the project is to renovate those features, so the boardwalks, some paved trail that needs to be rebuilt, fishing dock, all those things will be renovated as part of this project. And then also, in addition to that, there will be an ADA compliant kayak boat launch that would be put in at the slow whatever section of the Montreal River,” said Bergman.