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.