When the property hit the market, it drew attention from multiple potential buyers – including builders and developers. The camp had operated on the site since 1955. The project was several years in the making, with township officials and GTRLC partnering to acquire the former Camp Maplehurst property after the popular summer camp closed its doors in 2011. “We recognize the importance in preserving what is special about our region for future generations, with the added bonus of supporting the economic health of our community.” “We are extremely excited to preserve Maplehurst, and to leave its almost 400 acres unspoiled is monumental,” says Milton Township Treasurer and Parks & Recreation Committee member Liz Atkinson. With the transfer complete, the park is immediately opening to residents and will remain dedicated for public use in perpetuity going forward. The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC) officially transferred the Maplehurst Natural Area property to Milton Township Friday after successfully reaching the organization’s fundraising goal to cover the estimated $3.9 million cost of the land. Nearly 400 acres of once-private land are opening to the public for the first time in over a half-century, offering access to 150 acres of hardwood forested bluffs, rolling meadows, cherry orchards, a 60-acre lake, and picturesque views of Torch Lake, Elk Lake, and Grand Traverse Bay. Maplehurst Natural Area Opens To Public By Beth Milligan
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