Tuscarora Township  

General Information and Township Highlights

 

General Contact Information	back to top
For a list of township officials and personnel please click here.   Physical Address: 3546 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220 Indian River, MI 49749 Phone: 231.238.4220 Fax: 231.238.7955
Police Department	back to top
The Tuscarora Township Police Department is a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation with office hours from 8 am until 4 pm Monday through Friday except holidays. The Police Department is located at the rear of the Tuscarora Township Municipal Building. If you arrive at the station and the door is locked, please use the phone next to the door. This will connect you to 911 and to an officer. Chief Wagner would like to remind all residents that unlike other places, our 911 system is designed to receive and dispatch all calls for police irregardless whether an emergency or not. Our office phones are only answered during administrative hours, which are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The administrative phone number for the police department is 2331-238-9481.
Tuscarora Township DDA	back to top
The DDA is currently working on a project to create, extend, and update sidewalks in the community. They will eventually provide pathways from the snowmobile parking lot south of town at the township boundary as far north as the bridge over Indian River. All three phases are currently being engineered by Fleis & Vandenbrink of Traverse City. The DDA meetings are on the 3rd Monday of each month at 12:00 noon, and are held in the meeting room of the Tuscarora Township Municipal Building located at 3546 S. Straits Highway. All meetings are open to the public, who is encouraged to attend.
Public Records	back to top
Policy & Procedure for the Inspection & Copying of Public Records Request for Public Records
Room Rental Agreement & Use Policy	back to top
Tuscarora Township rents its meeting room to persons in the community, so long as they are not in use for Township, Library, or Police functions. They are rented on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations taken up to 1 year in advance. An Application for Use of Meeting Room and Use Policy (PDF file) must be completed and signed in order to use these facilities. Rental rates and contact phone numbers are included in these documents. Room Rental Guidelines Room Rental Application
Cemeteries	back to top
Tuscarora Township has two municipal cemeteries. Oakhill Cemetery is located off Chippewa Beach Road behind the Indian River Golf Course and Ohioville Cemetery is located off Rogers Road. For further information contact Susan Fisher, Tuscarora Township Clerk. All terms and conditions are governed under the Tuscarora Township Cemetery Ordinance #22.
Library	back to top
Library cards at the Indian River Area Library are available free of charge for residents of Tuscarora, Koehler, Walker, Ellis and Burt Townships.  By contract, Mentor Township pays for one card per household. A library card is available to non-residents (those not owning property within the prescribed townships) for a fee of $10.00.  This card is good for four years. To obtain a free library card you must present one of the following showing current residence address: Drivers license Checkbook with name and address imprinted Current tax receipt Voter registration card Michigan ID card from the Office of the Secretary of State The library has a large collection of books, videos, books on cassette, and magazine subscriptions. The library is located in the Tuscarora Township Municipal Building.
Parks	back to top
Cooperation Park: This large park is located two miles south of downtown Indian River and covers 51.78 acres. It has six baseball fields, a skateboard park, thee tennis courts, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, ice/roller rink, and seven soccer fields! The park also features a lighted ice rink for the winter months, a lighted sledding hill and cross-country ski trails that double as walking trails in the warmer months.  Changes are continuously being made to the park. In recent years the park added a 5,900 square foot, fenced, play structure encircled with a walking track. In 2005 Cooperation Park added a warming hut for the skating rink; and, new for the 2005-2006 winter season the park has its own Zambonie machine to condition the ice. The Indian River Women's Club held their grand opening celebration in July for the pavilion they donated. To reserve the pavilion contact the Parks at 231.238.7865.
Burt Lake State Park: A five acre state park that has 380 modern and rustic campsites, a large beach and swim area on beautiful Burt Lake, a boat launch and a picnic area with a ball field.
DeVoe Beach: This township park is located on a large shallow cove, at the mouth of  Indian River and Burt Lake.  It is just a short walk from the middle of downtown Indian River. The park has a large sandy beach and picnic area, and is the home of our annual 4th of July fireworks display, the Top O' Michigan Boat Races and the Indian River Chamber of Commerce family night during Summerfest. A fishing pier has been proposed for DeVoe Beach tentatively named Veteran's Pier. The following excerpt was submitted by Mike Ridley (read the complete article): The Tuscarora Township Parks Commission has been busy securing permits and preparing for a matching fund raising campaign (for Verteran's Pier). The application for up to 75% of the project will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund by the spring of 2008. The estimated cost of the project is $500,000. Our share of the matching funds will be $125,000. This money will be raised by donations from local service groups, private industry and citizens eager to see a beautiful addition to our community. Veterans Pier will be an ideal place to just sit and relax, cast a line or watch a beautiful sunset. It will be a tremendous asset to our community as it enhances outdoor recreation and promotes the inland waterway as well as the entire Indian River area. Please support this project in any way you can." Veterans Pier - Indian River, Michigan Donations for the proposed Veteran's Pier can be mailed to the Tuscarora Township Treasurer, PO Box 220, Indian River, MI 49749. Please reference "Veteran's Pier" on your check. If you have any questions, please contact the Tuscarora Township Administrator at 231-238-4220.
Marina Park: Located at the intersection of the Indian River and Little Sturgeon River is Marina Park and the Tuscarora Township boat launch.  The park has benches for viewing the rivers, docks for fishing and tables for picnics.  Final vision for the park includes day parking for boats, overnight marina, band shell, children’s playground and an on-site restroom and shower facility. Boat Launch: The boat launch is located across the Little Sturgeon River on Nabanois Road.  It is a dual ramp, deep water launch site that launches directly into the Little Sturgeon River at the junction of the Indian River.  There is parking for 26 vehicle/trailer combinations on site with overflow parking located at Marina Park. Boat Launch User/Parking Fees: The daily launch/parking fee is $5.00 per day. This fee applies to all vehicles parked at the boat and/or launching or loading of boats.  Passes must be displayed in the windshield of the vehicle. Overflow parking is provided at Marina Park west of the Little Sturgeon.   Vehicles without trailers may park at Marina Park for free; vehicles with trailers are $5.00 per day.  Unattended trailers will be towed at owner’s expense. Annual (January-December) passes are $35.00 and are available for purchase at the Tuscarora Township office and at the Indian River Chamber of Commerce.  A business pass is available for purchase at the township office; please contact Sue Fisher, Clerk, at 231-238-0970 for further information. NOTE:  THE STATE PARK PASSPORT IS NOT VALID AT THE TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP BOAT LAUNCH North Central State Trail Along the west side of Marina Park is the North Central State Trail, a year-round recreational trail that follows the abandoned Cheboygan to Gaylord railroad bed.  The scenic 62 miles of abandoned railroad grade was resurfaced with crushed limestone and is open to walkers, bicyclists, snowmobilers and cross country skiers.  The Indian River Tourist Information Center, public restrooms, food, beverages, frozen treats, ice cream, fudge, clothing and gift shops are located nearby on Straits Highway.
Census Data	back to top
Population/Growth Summary   (Year/Pop.) 1980/1952     1990/2297     2000/3091 The following reports are per the latest data from the 2000 Census.  To view them you will need Adobe Reader which you can download at the bottom of this page. Tuscarora Twp. Population Summary Tuscarora Twp. Demographic Characteristics Cheboygan Co. Demographic Characteristics
Maps & Aerial Views	back to top
The following maps are for reference only and they each open in a new window.   ORV Travel Map   USGS Aerial View   Road Map   Road & Lake Access Map
"310" Song & Video	back to top
Exit 310 - Indian River
Local Links & Resources	back to top
Cheboygan County Indian River Chamber of Commerce Indian River Tourist Bureau Michigan Interactive/FishWeb (Provided Photos) Michigan Townships Association Straitsland Resorter (Provided Photos) State of Michigan

 

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