Comstock Township public parks originated in 1936 with the appointment of a Park Commission.Merrill Park was the first public park opened in 1939, and was named after Thomas Merrill.
Cooper Park is named after the famous Author James Fenimore Cooper. He was a relative of Horace Comstock and visited this area.
in 1964, the current bridge at Cooper Park was installed. This is the unofficial trademark of Comstock Township.
On August 28, 1996 President Bill Clinton gave a speech at Merrill Park.
In the summer of 1999, General Motors donated 16.5 acres to Comstock to use as Green Meadow Park.
In 2011 Comstock Township Parks and Recreation received a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant for Robert Morris Park improvements. In 2016, a second DNR grant was awarded for improvements at Merrill Park. Stay tuned for updates on Merrill Park improvements in 2018!
This is only a short list of the wonderful history of Comstock Township Parks & Recreation. For more information, please visit the Parks Department.
Comstock Township Parks & Recreation Department works on behalf of the citizens of Comstock Township to build a healthy community and sustainable environment, by promoting active lifestyles and strong individuals and families through parks, programs and partnerships
