Big Rapids now has a vision for what the future holds for its parks. The Big Rapids City Commission recently approved a parks master plan and Neighborhood Services Director Mark Sweppenheiser says it's needed to get state funding for the parks.

“Part of the grant eligibility is that projects are listed and part of the action plan, that lists each park and what we envision in the future.”

Sweppenheiser says the plan is part wish list and part detailed planning. It now goes to the state for approval to ensure grants will be available to the city.