

The district is well-known for its award-winning programs and high standardized test scores. Shelby Township is part of the Utica Community Schools District (UCS), the second largest public school district in the State of Michigan. Also located in Shelby Township is the 4,000-acre Stony Creek Metropark, home to the 500-acre Stony Creek Lake, and the Macomb Orchard Trail, a 24-mile hike and bike path that connects to 180 miles of trails across southeast Michigan. Located just east of our municipal offices is Cherry Creek Golf Club, one of the finest public golf and banquet destinations in Michigan and the venue for many of our special events. Home to more than 100 species of native birds and animals, including nesting American bald eagles, and more than 80 species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers, it’s hard not to fall for the beauty and serenity of Shelby. Nature lovers rejoice, as our parks provide an escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle. The Parks and Recreation department is responsible for our vast array of facilities and plans and coordinates various adult and youth recreation programs. To learn more about how the township functions, please visit our “ How Shelby Operates” webpage, and for more information about individual departments, please view our “ Departments” page.Īmong our greatest assets are our 1,200 acres of township parks, equipped with sports fields, playscapes, and trails.

The township is governed by an elected 7-member Board including 3 full-time officials (Supervisor, Clerk & Treasurer) and 4 part-time Trustees: Situated in west Macomb County, 20 miles north of Detroit and 8 miles west of Anchor Bay, Shelby Township is home to nearly 75,000 people. Throughout this page you will find a number of links that will help you navigate our website and direct you to relevant information. In addition to this resource, we have a welcoming packet available for new residents at the Clerk’s Office in the Municipal Building. This page serves as a guide to our community and to local services that may be of use to you. Welcome to our beautiful community of Shelby Township. Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department Catalog.Shelby Township Senior Center unveils new outdoor fitness park, enhancing senior wellnessīurgess-Shadbush Nature Center introduces new red-tailed hawk animal ambassador Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center unveils new habitat for opossum ambassador "Lily"
