Davison Township Park

The township park was developed with the idea to inspire and memorialize our Veterans. The park was built with donations from area businesses and individuals in conjunction with the Township Board. The Hank Graff Gazebo is the perfect spot for weddings, graduation pictures or a quiet place to enjoy the beautiful native plantings. If you would like to be a part of the park, please contact the Davison Township Parks & Rec. Department. All donations are tax deductible.

Veterans Court of Honor

If you live or have previously lived in Davison Township, Richfield Township or the City of Davison, and have served or are now serving in one of the branches of services, National Guard or Reserves your name can be included in the Veteran’s Court of Honor. There is no cost involved.

Please submit the following information to Davison Township

Lisa Minto

1280 N. Irish Rd., Davison, MI 48423

• Veteran’s name
• Current address
• Branch of service (Army, Navy, etc.)
• Dates served
• Armed conflict (if any)
• Submitted by
• Relationship
• Contact phone number

Lake Callis Recreation Complex

Mr. Robert Callis had a dream to expand the parks system for the community to have a place to enjoy outdoor activities and be a kid.

The park, officially named the Lake Callis Recreation Complex, is 35 acres of recreation fun acquired through the efforts of the late Bob Callis, his family and Davison Township DDA funds.

This is a pay-to-use park with a beach and swimming area,, the Dash -n- Splash Pad, changing rooms, pavilions, grills, the Beach Treats concession stand, and an observation deck. There are kayak and water board rentals and you can even do some catch and release fishing. On Friday nights there are movies on the beach, weather permitting.

The Randall V. Stewart Grand Pavilion is available for event rental and there are six (6) NCAA rated sand volley ball courts surrounded by berms for viewing play; the courts are available for leagues, rental or use by availability.

Please contact the Davison Township Parks & Recreations Department at 810-214-1810 for more information and follow us on Facebook for the latest events the park may be holding.

Black Creek Trail

The Black Creek Nature Trail is a 1.6 mile long, non-motorized paved trail that runs east along Black Creek and joins the Abernathy Park Trail in the City of Davison. The trail head begins at the northeast corner of the Davison Township Municipal Center parking lot. Parking is also available in Abernathy Park and at the newest connection on Gale Road. Many residents and visitors have already taken advantage of these trails which connect the Township and city. On May 12, 2011 the Davison Arch was erected where the Township and City meet on the trail. It is a wonderful sight that joint community efforts accomplished.

Davison Area Dog Park

The Davison Area Environmental Team in conjunction with area volunteers and community businesses provided an off-leash dog park for the community to let their dogs exercise and play in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owner. The park is located adjacent to the Black Creek Nature Trail on three acres of property, between Davison Road and Court Street, just south of the railroad tracks.

The Davison Area Dog Park the first of its kind in Genesee County with a small dog area and an all dog area, Powerloo's, fire hydrant watering stations, a fire hydrant water fountain, a dog bone walk, pavilions and a dog house entry way. The pavilions are supplied with electricity and can be rented, contact Davison Township Parks & Rec. offices for more information.

The project was funded by tax deductible donations from businesses and individuals. You and your canine friend can become a part of the beautiful park with a donation or by purchasing one of the personalized dog park memorials. The Grand Opening was held on October 2, 2011 with the first annual Dog Park Dash.

Robert Williams Nature and

Historical Learning Center

This 100-acre park is located at 10069 Atherton Rd., just west of State Rd.  The original parcel was donated to Davison Township by Robert and Jill Williams to be used for the enrichment of the Davison community to preserve nature, history and provide an educational opportunities for residents.

The Williams site houses a number of buildings. On Williams Parkway, the first building on the left is designated for Davison Community Schools educational programs.  The Davison Township Historical Museum is the next building on the right and houses many artifacts from early families and businesses that helped to grow the Davison area. The last building or North House at the end of the parkway houses the Department of Parks and Recreation events, and outdoor education programs. (See DTParks.org for upcoming programs) This building is also available for rent for parties and special events. We recently received two grants, one from Land and Water and one from the DNR Trust to enhance this property.  With those grants we have added a pavilion and restroom facility onto the North House and a beautiful bridge connecting the trail systems from the east side to west sides of the property and an outdoor classroom and bus parking lot on the west side of this property.

The non-motorized trail system consists of approximately 2 miles of beautiful limestone trails that traverse the hilly terrain and allow you to enjoy its amazing beauty. Look for future trail development, a pedestrian bridge and other new enhancements.

Kitchen School House

Kitchen School, located on the corner of Bristol and State Roads in Davison Township, was named for Silas Kitchen one of the area’s homesteaders.

Clues such as the dimensions of lumber and types of nails used made it possible for us to date the building to sometime between 1860 to 1870.

From its beginning, Kitchen School operated under the Rate Bill System for its funding. This system which was authorized by the state legislature in 1839 allowed district children fees or rates in proportion to the number of students and the number of days they attend school.

The building was restored to its 1940s appearance by Davison Township and many volunteers. Davison Area Historical Society was given stewardship of the building in 2007. It is currently used for field trips, meetings, and special events.

To make arrangements for a tour or group meeting please contact the Davison Historical Society.