Welcome to Peninsula Township

​​The Old Mission Peninsula is perhaps Michigan's most unique and scenic township. Unlike the typical six-mile by six-mile-square township, the Old Mission Peninsula is finger-like in shape, projecting approximately 16 miles into Grand Traverse Bay. The township varies from one to three miles in width and encompasses approximately 42 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. Peninsula Township was founded February 3, 1853. The 2020 U.S. Census lists a population of 6,068.

Bowers Harbor Park Parking Lot Renovation

​The parking lot renovation at Bowers Harbor Park will begin Monday, April 21. Elmer’s will keep some parking open at all times, so if you were planning to come out and enjoy the park, please do so. Just know you might need to park somewhere other than planned while the work is ongoing. Depending on weather, work is estimated to take about two weeks. Thank you, Elmer’s, for your fine work!

Public Hearing Notices

​None at this time.

​Employment Opportunity – Part-time Peninsula Township Code Enforcement Officer

Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest/resumes for a part-time Code Enforcement Office. Appointee must be available nights and weekends. This position is for 15 hours maximum per week. Click here to view the job description (website opens in new tab). Contact Maura Sanders, supervisor, at [email protected] or 231.223.7323. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Becky Chown, township clerk, at [email protected] or by mail to 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.

​Non-Motorized Transportation Planning is Now Underway

​Thanks to generous grant support from the DALMAC Fund and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund – Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Program, Peninsula Township has begun a non-motorized transportation planning project to enhance safety, accessibility and mobility for non-motorized users.
Please click here to learn more about the planning process and opportunities for public engagement (website open in new tab).

​WOMP LAWSUIT COURT FILINGS (website opens in new tab)

Township Meetings Streaming on YouTube

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​Most township meetings held at the township hall are streamed live on the township's YouTube channel (website opens in a new tab) and are available for viewing for 30 days after they are held.

Quick Connect

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste

(Sign up will be available online one month before each event.)  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in new tab) to make an appointment.​​ Schedule:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Thursday May 15, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday June 26, noon - 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday August 14, noon - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 13, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

​The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department (RecycleSmart) will be conducting Scrap Tire Collection Events. 

Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Resource Recovery Department, 231-995-6075 to schedule your appointment.​​​
  • 2025 Dates TBA  

​Donation of Development Rights​

The Township's DDR program may be a great option for you! 
Contact the Planner at 231.223.7314 if you are interested in more information.
The CodeRED system will be used to send critical communications, from evacuation notices to missing child alerts. Sign up here (website opens in new tab)