Progress all over Chesterfield Township

Left to Right: Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive; Grace Shore, Macomb County Chamber CEO; Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner; Daniel Acciavatti, Chesterfield Township Supervisor

My journey around Southeast Michigan continues this spring, and there are many exciting happenings that continue to make the region a great place to live, work, and play.

I recently attended the 2018 State of Chesterfield Township -a great community in Macomb County and another valued member of SEMCOG. Supervisor Daniel Acciavatti discussed the impressive progress the community has made in the areas of public services, business growth, and recreation. Here are some of the highlights.

“Location, location, location”

Chesterfield Township has developed and prospered largely due to its unique geographic location. The township is accessible via two major thoroughfares – I-94 and M-59 – making it a great community to locate a business. Anchor Bay, ample parks, and open space add beauty to the community’s landscape, and provide wonderful opportunities for recreational activities.

Speaking of recreation

Welcome Cabela’s! Cabela’s Incorporated, worldwide retail outfitter of fishing, hunting, and outdoor gear and supplies, recently opened a new 90,000-square-foot store in Chesterfield Township, and its fourth store in Michigan. The company specifically located in the township because of its proximity to regional thoroughfares, as well as to Anchor Bay and Lake St. Clair – two of Southeast Michigan’s recreational gems.

The new store features an indoor archery range, a 360-degree mountain and outdoor wildlife experience display, vintage outdoor photography and memorabilia, along with displays for fishing, hunting, and camping products.

The great outdoors

Supervisor Acciavatti proudly spoke about the ‘jewels’ of Chesterfield Township – the numerous parks that add sparkle to its landscape.

Brandenburg Park is 17 acres, located on the shore of beautiful Anchor Bay. The park offers basketball, tennis, sand volleyball courts, a splash pad, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, boat launches, an ADA accessible playground, a children’s play area, a hiking and biking path, and a 500-foot pier extending into Lake St. Clair.

Pollard Park is approximately 128 acres. It sees a flurry of athletic activity – amenities include five baseball diamonds, four soccer fields, a small playscape, an open air pavilion, and a hiking and biking path. Pollard Park is home to the majority of the township’s baseball and flag football leagues, toddler sports programs, and host to the annual Easter Egg Scramble and other special events.

Veteran’s Memorial Park, is approximately seven acres in size and dedicated to the heroes who served in the armed forces. It has five decorative trees representing each branch of our armed services and a refurbished Howitzer cannon located at the park entrance. This quiet neighborhood park has a small playscape and picnic areas.

Chesterfield Township looks forward to adding another jewel to the mix. The future site of the Webber Paddling Park is located on Jefferson Avenue, on the Salt River. The park will provide access to the Salt River and Lake St. Clair via kayaks, canoes, and other nonmotorized vehicles.

Looking Ahead

I enjoyed learning more about Chesterfield Township and all it has to offer its residents and the region as a whole. Looking ahead, Chesterfield Township officials and staff will tackle important challenges with new technology to more efficiently manage the sanitary sewer system through a grant awarded by the State of Michigan, restoration of the Salt River from Jefferson Avenue to Sugarbush Road, and the addition of new residential, industrial, and commercial development. All of these initiatives will keep Chesterfield Township on track to remain a true regional gem.