1. State Parks and Recreation Areas Ron Olson, Chief Parks and Recreation Division

2. Our Mission… The Parks and Recreation Division’s mission is to acquire, protect and preserve the natural, historic and cultural features of Michigan’s unique resources and provide public recreation and education opportunities.

3. Who We Are… 97 parks and recreation areas 284,154 acres 13,496 camp sites 437 miles of non- motorized trails 22 million visitors annually

4. Who We Are… Michigan leads the nation in boating 1,100 developed public launch sites 79 developed public mooring facilities

5. Compared to Other States… Michigan is: 1st in campground revenue generation 2nd in the number of campers 9th in overall visitation 16th in total operating expenditures 33 rd in the number of full-time employees 49th in general and other public fund support Spend $1.74 per visitor, well below the national average of $2.82.

6. How We Are Funded… No general fund taxpayer dollars $54.4 million division budget Annual Boating operating budget of $12.9 million Annual Parks and Recreation operating budget of $39 million Additional Programs: $2.5 million

7. Funding Sources

8. Where Does to Money Go…

9. How Much Do Campers Pay… $10 for a rustic campsite $16-$23 for a modern campsite $29 for a full-hookup site $45 for a mini-cabin

10. Camping Fee Comparison… Ohio: $13 to $33 per night Michigan: $10 to $29 per night Illinois: $6 to $20 per night Indiana: $8 to $31 Varies with weekday and amenities Minnesota: $7 to $15 Wisconsin: $8 to $12 Fees based on residency Additional $5 for electrical hookups Additional $3 for water view

11. How Much Do Visitors Pay… $24 for a resident annual MVP $29 for a non-resident MVP $6 for a resident daily MVP $8 for a non-resident daily MVP FREE to non-motorized traffic

12. Annual Entrance Fees… No entrance fee in Ohio and Illinois $20 for Wisconsin residents; $30 for non-residents $26 for Indiana residents; $32 for non-residents $25 in Minnesota $36 national average $24 in Michigan

13. Annual Economic Impacts (1997 Study) State Park visitors contribute $464 million to Michigan’s economy Campers spend an average of $76 per night Day users on day trips $38 per day Day users on overnight trips $110 per night State Park visitors from out of state account for $156 million in total spending

14. Fund Balance Projections

16. Park Improvement Fund

17. Capital Outlay

18. Critical Needs Remain

19. Restroom Buildings…

20. Failing Structures…

21. The Next Step… Form a workgroup Review financial picture in detail Develop solutions

22. Thank You