West Branch RV Park Near Downtown West Branch & Tanger Outlet 2370 I-75 Business Loop West Branch, MI 48661 989-345-3295   Peaceful, Quiet, Clean, Affordable, and Close to Town Campers and Tents are Welcomed Water and Electric Hook-up Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Showers   For directions to RV Park, select link below: WEST BRANCH RV PARK ON MAPQUEST

Parks & Recreation County parks and recreational facilities are operated under the jurisdiction of a commission appointed by the board of commissioners.  The commission may adopt policies and procedures regarding the operation of programs or facilities under its jurisdiction with the approval of the county board of commissioners.

County government's involvement in park development and operation has its basis in a 1965 statute which provides for the creation of a parks and recreation commission whose duties include: studying the park, preserve, parkway, recreation, and other conservation facilities within the county; developing a coordinated area and facility needs survey; and creating a plan to meet the identified needs of the area.

Chaired by Adrian Dantzer, the parks and recreation commission is responsible for the operation and management of parks and recreation properties within Ogemaw County including the West Branch RV Park, Pointer Hill Park, and the Ogemaw Game Reserve.  Other commission members include Beverly Scott, Greg Illig, Steve Leonard, Donna Wilkins, Darlene Winslow, and Michael DeMatio.

West Branch Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Calendar http://www.wbacc.com/html/community_calendar.html Some Dates are Tentative June 5,12,19,26 Farmers Market, Each Saturday in July, Rose City, City Hall Parking Lot on M-33, City Hall (989) 685-2103 12 Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Rummage Sale, Buy or Sell – no gate fee, Amy   (989)345-7883 24 Summer Music Series CW Junction. (local talent) Irons Park West Branch, Free admission, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500 25 Fabulous Fridays Ladies Night Out. Ladies come out with your girlfriends for a night of fun and relaxation. Pamper yourself with everything from a mini-facial to a massage to a sip of wine & much, much more! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Christie Blackford (989) 345-2821 26 4th Annual Classic Car and Craft Show at Ogemaw Nature Park 10am – 4pm, Heather (989)305-0687, Leonard (989) 312-0435 26-27 Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Flower and Garden Expo 2010 Master Gardeners classes, gar dening, nursery, landscaping and garden art – no gate fee, Amy (989) 345-7883 26-30 Heritage Fine Art Show & Sales Open to all Michigan Artists, Open to the Public, Jeanne Oram (989) 836-2932   July 1-4 Heritage Days, West Branch, Fun for the Whole Family, Art Show, Beverage Tent Music, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821 1-3 All Class Reunion at the Beverage Tent in downtown West Branch for more information call the Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821 2 Fabulous Fridays Classy Chassis. All classics, modified & custom vehicles welcome! Vote for your favorite car & join in the games and contests. The ultimate free care show in Ogemaw County! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226 4 July 4th Parade, Downtown, West Branch. 1:00pm  “America’s Heritage and Hope”  line-up will begin at 11 a.m. at South Valley & Griffin St., West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821 4 July 4th Fireworks, West Branch, M-30 Medical Park at dusk, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500 4 July 4th Festival, Rose City, Parade & Fireworks, Family Fun!! 4:00pm, Rose City Lions Club, Otis Matteson (989) 873-5509 9 Fabulous Fridays Children’s Film Festival. West Branch goes Hollywood during the 2nd annual Children’s Film Festival! Entertainment, Gong Show and fun activities for everyone! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Pete Fabbri                    (989) 345-5226 9-10 Children’s Film Festival, West Branch, Northern Michigan Children’s Film Festival, Enjoy a variety of family oriented films, events. Rusty Showalter (989) 312-0866. LuAnn Zettle (989) 345-2055. 10 St Stephen’s Dinner Raffle, Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce (989) 873-3340 11-17 Ogemaw Hills Bike Week, Motorcycle Rally, Mike Babcock (989) 312-0189 15-18 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Show & Flea Market, Jake & Sondra Bortle (989) 473-4702 16 Fabulous Fridays, Show Off Your Iron. Motorcycles galore during Ogemaw Hills Bike Week! Ride your bike on in & show it off or just come down & look at all chrome & steel! Bike Show, games, entertainment & much more! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Christie Blackford (989) 345-2821 23 Fabulous Friday Art in the Streets. Professional and amateur art displayed & demonstrated on the streets of Downtown Victorian West Branch by local artists. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, June Longstreet (989) 345-3856 24-25 Relay For Life –American Cancer Society, located at the Ogemaw Heights High School at the track, Pam Hilts (989) 685-2552 30 Fabulous Fridays Shutterbugs! Amateur youth photography of all kinds! Photo contest for kids. Contact the library for entry information at 989-345-2235. Lots of other fun activities for a kid pleasing evening! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Marsha Boyd or Andy Sutherland (989) 345-2235 30-31 Honda Gold Wings coming to Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Audrey Holmes (734) 281-2698   August 4 Miss Victorian Scholarship Program Night, Scholarship program for area High School girls, (989) 345-2821 6 Fabulous Fridays West Branch Idol. The local talents of West Branch sing their way to the top in hopes of being the next “West Branch Idol”! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Linda Kotrys (989) 345-3300 13 Fabulous Fridays Taste of West Branch. Featuring cuisine from our many fine local eateries. Sample some of the finest dishes around! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Samantha Fabbri (989) 345-5226 14-15 Victorian Art Fair, Irons Park West Branch, Art, Crafts, Entertainment & more, June Longstreet (989) 345-3856 15-21 Ogemaw County Fair, Food, rides, entertainment, camping, livestock & more. Karen Miller (989) 345-5393 20 Fabulous Fridays Dog Days. One night only, West Branch goes to the dogs! Bring your dog for a canine carnival! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Linda Kotrys (989) 345-3300 27 Fabulous Fridays Heroes in Uniform. Local firefighters, police, soldiers, veterans & many volunteers. See their vehicles, see what they do & say thanks for their service and dedication. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Carol Adair (989) 345-2911