Big Happenings in EJ (#19 & #20

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JOINING JORDAN

While there has long been a bridge across the ordan River, it was not pedestrian-friendly, and the result was that people would get in their cars and drive from one side of town to another. Or not. Either way, the limits of its usefulness divided the city into two parts, making casual strolling or shopping throughout the downtown very difficult. The new pedestrian-friendly bridge, though seemingly a small change, made a big impact on the community. It connected two parks, created a boardwalk on formerly blighted property, and prompted the creation of a new boat launch.

• Improving/upgrading the bathroom facilities, including improvements to barrier-free access • Creating a sidewalk connection to the Jordan River Watershed Center • Improving existing sidewalks to the boardwalk • Creating an improved landing site for non-motorized watercraft and a gravel vehicle drive to access it. • Modifications to the existing boardwalk for an accessible kayak launch • Enhancements to the existing fishing pier, including accessibility improvements • Creating six car/trailer parking spaces on the east side of the park

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SPORTSMAN'S PARK PROJECT

Projects the city hopes to pursue in the park include:

BONUS PICS AROUND EAST JORDAN

Cool drinking fountains in town thanks to the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and EJ Rotary Club. Top left for people, bottom for dogs; right for water bottles. (2019) Three East Jordan superheroes - Nelson & Grace Ogden and David Schweer. 2341 Fish were planted in Intermediate Lake by East Jordan Wastewater Plant, DNR & Jordy!