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Advertisement for Bids - 2019 Cape Seal Project
Seal bids will be received until 3:00 pm local time March 20, 2019 by the City of St. Joseph, at the City Clerk's Office, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.
Read more ...Advertisement for Bids - Dunham Lift Station Replacement Phase Two
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Duham Lift Station Replacement Phase Two Project will be received, by the City of St. Joseph, at the Clerk's office of the City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 6, 2019.
Read more ...Job Opening for Seasonal Laborer in the Public Works Department
The City of St. Joseph is currently accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Laborer in the Public Works Department.
Read more ...Request for Proposal (RFP) Briarwood Shelter Decorative Stone Work
The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from masonry contractors for decorative stone work at the new Briarwood Picnic Shelter, Riverview Park, 2927 Niles Road, St. Joseph MI.
Read more ...Request for Proposal (RFP) Briarwood Picnic Shelter Driveway and Parking Reconstruction
The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from interested area paving contractors to remove and replace the asphalt driveway and parking area at the new Briarwood Picnic Shelter, Riverview Park, 2927 Niles Road, St. Joseph MI.
Read more ...Request for Proposal (RFP) Specifications for the 2019 - 2020 Right-of-Way and Cemetery Lawn Maintenance Services
The City of St. Joseph Department of Public Works is solicitling proposals from qualified general lawn maintenance services.
Read more ...Job Opening for Public Safety Officer
The City of St. Joseph is accepting resumes for the position of Public Safety Officer.
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Parks
Looking for something fun to do? St. Joseph offers 17 parks encompassing more than 200 acres, with a variety of recreational opportunities. Whether you prefer an afternoon of fishing, relaxing on one of our beaches, taking a stroll along picturesque trails, or hitting the skateboard park, you're sure to find it here. Current Beach Conditions
- City Boat Launch
- Dickinson Park
- John and Dede Howard Family Trail
- John and Dede Howard Ice Arena
- John E.N. Howard Band Shell
- Kiwanis Park
- Lions Park Beach
- Lookout Park
- Margaret B. Upton Arboretum
- Milton Park
- Riverview Park
- Tiny Tots Park
- Tiscornia Beach
- West Basin Marina
- Whirlpool Centennial Park | Compass Fountain
- Whittlesey Park
2018 Summer Recreation Program
The Summer Recreation Program begins June 11th. To learn more about the program, please click on the Flyer. A Child Information Record Form must be completed with each registration. Questions? Please call 269-983-6341 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2018 Summer Tennis Camp
The 2018 Summer Tennis Camp will begin June 11th. To find out more about the program, please click on Summer Flyer; to register, click on Summer Tennis Registration.
2016 - 2020 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
The purpose of the 5-year Parks & Recreation Master Plan is to provide a guide for future park planning in the community for the next five years. In addition, the plan allows for potential funding from the State of Michigan for citizen desired
park improvements.
To view the most recent plans for the following parks, click on it:
Dickinson Park (2/2018)
Whirlpool Centennial Park (2/2018)
Riverview Park (2/2018)
Berrien County Parks
Silver Beach, although located on Lake Street in the City of St. Joseph, this popular bathing beach is operated by Berrien County Parks and Recreation. Click here for information about County-owned parks and beaches.
Park Facility Rental
The City of St. Joseph recognizes the uniquely attractive setting of its parks and welcomes the use of its park facilities for various family activities, including weddings on both Lions and Tiscornia beaches. If you would like more information such as hours, fees, dates, rules, and regulations, or to speak with someone directly about availability for your event, please contact Public Works by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 983-6341.
Park Passes
City residents receive two annual park passes at no charge each year and can obtain them through the City Clerk's Office; be sure to bring your driver's license and license plate # for residency verification. These annual stickers exempt you from parking fees at Tiscornia, Lions Beach and the Elm Street lot (below the bluff) parking lots. For non-residents, you may obtain a parking pass, whether daily or seasonal, right at the parking meters located within each of the three parks.

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