Current Renovation Plans
The RARA received a $820,000. Land, Water, Conservancy Grant from the State of Michigan, with groundbreaking in July, 2025. New development includes the relocation of the parking area with central access allowing traffic to move in a more direct, less congested, with safer flow. This redesign provides easier access to park amenities and includes ADA parking spots. A 35ft x 35ft covered patio area sits centrally and will be ADA accessible with picnic tables. A 6-foot-wide hard surface pathway that is ADA compliant, barrier free and, easily accessible from the parking area, will wrap around the ballfields and come up the outside of the wooded area and reconnect. All of these areas will be interconnected with sidewalks and benches that will be placed strategically throughout the park area.

Pump Track
A 21,000 sq.ft. pump track will be situated in the north portion to be enjoyed by bikers, skaters, and scooters and is not discriminatory of age or ability. Unlike traditional trail or road bikes, this amenity allows anyone on wheels to ride a circuit of roller, banked turns.

Park Ordinances:
Metro Park shall close and is vacated each and every evening by 10:00 pm (EST) for dark whichever comes first.
Prohibited are the following: Camping, tree climbing, climbing on buildings or amenities (benches and tables).
Alcohol is prohibited in the park with exception of a special permit.
Dogs are permitted in Metro Park and subject to the state and county Leash Laws.
Any law enforcement is authorized to issue a warning or civil infraction to any person in violation of this ordinance.
Park Rental:
Our park pavilions are available for rent from May to September. Contact our team directly for further information on permits. Refunds are not processed for inclement weather.
NOT permitted for use for rentals:
Inflatables, tents/tables/chairs (rented from companies), trailers, concessions, petting farms/zoos, ponies, motorized entertainment, water features, DJs, bands/musical entertainment, games rented by vendors, ground fires, and vehicles are not allowed on park grounds.
Pavilion & Concession Stand Rates:
Pavilions with Electricity (minimum 5-hour rental): $15 per hour
Metro Park
Metro Park was the first holding of the Recreation Authority in 1970. Over the years the park was developed and now is in a new phase of reconstruction. In 2004 the then RMRA had a 5-year development of pavilion, accessible restrooms, 3 ball fields, picnic area concession, storage faculties, and parking. Field development was funded by Roscommon Rotary, Little League, Roscommon Lions Club, Zonta, Weyerhaeuser, and community donations. The Roscommon St. Helen Little League built dugouts on each field, added batting cages, bullpens, and completed fencing around the T-ball field.
In 2013 the aging tennis and basketball courts and old playground were removed. With community funding and volunteer support, a playground was installed and increased from 4,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet. It has a universal design (handicap accessible) and includes age-appropriate play equipment as well as the addition of security cameras.