Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation Plan

The Planning Commission adopted the Parks and Recreation Plan in January of 2025.

Year End Reports

Board Members

  • Mark Movrich (Council Appointee)
  • Eric Longhini (Chair)
  • Trevor Jackovich
  • Russ Maki
  • Jeff Burt

If you are interested in being on the board, download our application and send it in!

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule for 2026

The Bessemer Parks and Recreation Commission meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00, unless there is a conflict with holidays, in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 411 S Sophie, Bessemer, MI 49911.
• January 8th
• February 5th
• March 5th - CANCELLED
• April 2nd - CANCELLED
• May 7th - RESCHEDULED to May 21st
• June 4th - CANCELLED
• July 9th
• August 6th
• September 3rd-RESCHEDULED to September 8th
• October 1st - CANCELLED lack of agenda items
• November 5th
• December 3rd
All meetings are open to members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.
This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. The Open Meetings Act,
MCL41.72a (2) (3) and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Bessemer’s Clerk at 906-667-0333 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

Latest Parks & Recreation Meetings

9.8.26

Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission

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7.9.26

Regular meeting of the City of Bessemer’s Parks and Recreation Commission

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6.4.26 – Cancelled

Regular meeting of the City of Bessemer Parks and Recreation Committee

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5.21.26

Regular meeting of the Bessemer Parks and Recreation Commission to be held on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at 6 PM at the City of Bessemer Bluff Valley Park Pavilion.

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