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.

Peninsula Township Offices Closed

Peninsula Township offices are closed Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day.​

Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids’ Run - Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 24, 2025

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Please direct questions/concerns to: Joe Dimambro, Race Director, [email protected] | 517.349.3803

Public Hearing Notices

Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on June 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, 231.223.7314, regarding an amendment to the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance as follows:
  1. Remove Section 8.10.2 (6) from Section 8.10 regarding Hotel, Motel, Tourist Courts in the C-1 Commercial District.
A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment may be examined at 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Written comments regarding this item may be submitted to the Peninsula Township Planning Department, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 not later than 12:00 PM on May 27, 2025.

2025 Community Survey

Please submit survey input to Peninsula Township Supervisor, Maura Sanders at [email protected].

​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 is available one month before each event.  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in new tab) for details on how 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)