How Parks and Recreation Opportunities Improve Quality of Life for Communities
Dan Casey talks with Nancy Winzer, St. Clair County and City of Port Huron Director of Parks & Recreation about the benefits of quality parks and recreation opportunities for a community.
"I have always loved every aspect of recreation, and I just love that my job has taken me to where I can learn different aspect of it," said Winzer. "The biggest joy I get is watching other people have fun."
Dan & Nancy talk about:
- Parks and recreation opportunities benefit the community and drive economic development
- Lakes, rivers, and access from parks
- Trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding
- Oldest lighthouse in Michigan
- Longest trestle bridge
- Bridge to Bay Trail
- County fair
- CanAm BMX
- National Water Trails
- Island Loop of Port Huron
- Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, Black River, Black River Canal
- Bass fishing
- Environmental stewardship
- Developing quality of life in a community with parks and recreation
- How tourists benefit from parks and recreation opportunities
- Job opportunities at St. Clair County and Port Huron parks
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
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