HICKORY HILLS OPENS FOR THE SEASON!

DAILY AND SEASONAL PASSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Hickory Hills opened for the the season on On December 28, 2022! Thanks in part to heavy snow and the addition of snow making equipment that was made possible by a Great Lakes Sports Commission grant and donation from Preserve Hickory, the hill was able to open earlier than a typical year.

Hickory Hills has affordable rental gear for those who are ready to take on the thrilling ski and/or snowboarding experience! The 2022/2023 welcomed new alpine ski and snowboard rental equipment! We also offer XC ski rental equipment and tubes for the sledding hill.

Runs Open

Fast Tammy (Conveyor)

Magna Carta

Swede

Waterfall

Purchase Daily or Season Pass

Daily and season passes can be purchased in person at the lodge or in advance online.

Hours

December 30: 11 am to 8:30 pm

December 31: 11 am to 5 pm

January 1: Closed

Regular hours will resume after the holidays

Food Offerings

Snacks are available for purchase in the lodge on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Hot food offerings will be available for purchase Thursday - Sunday.

Nordic Update

Trail conditions at Hickory are in good shape, with good skating conditions and recommendations for fish-scale classic skis. The classic tracks will likely be slick with the warming trend and incoming weather. 

Thank you to our volunteer Groomers!

Sledding Hill

The sledding hill at Hickory is not open for the season yet. Look for an announcement on the opening date on the City's website and social media.

Give the Perfect Gift

Hickory Hills Gift Cards can now be purchased in person or online! Give the perfect gift, the gift of adventure, any time of the year to your someone special!

Seasonal Positions Available at Hickory

Hickory Hills is still seeking Ticket Sales personnel and Tow Rope Operators. Season pass included with your employment!

CHRISTMAS TREE DROP OFF SITE OPEN

The Parks and Recreation Division offers a Christmas Tree drop-off site for City residents. Please be sure that trees are free of all decorations, tinsel, etc. so we may properly mulch and reuse them in nature. 

Trees can be brought to the boat launch parking lot at Hull Park at the west end of Hannah Street, just west of Woodmere Avenue. There is no charge for this service. Please do not leave trees in the alleys, streets, or City parks. The City will not be collecting them there.

Fun Fact: The trees are chipped and used for trail surfacing for City parks and Brown Bridge Quiet Area, mulching material, and erosion control.

TCLP BILLING DELAYED

As TCLP continues with the conversion under the new billing system, customers will experience delayed billing for electric and fiber. The billing delays are expected to continue for the next couple of months. However, please be advised that there will be NO SHUT-OFFS through the month of January as TCLP continues to work through the transition.

Additionally, the number of days between the bill date and the due date will remain consistent with past billing. Further questions may be directed to customerservice@tclp.org.

Please note that this pertains to your new TCLP bill, electric and fiber (if applicable) only. 

VOLLEYBALL COURTS EXPANSION

At their December 2022 meeting, the City Commission approved a two-court expansion, from six to eight volleyball courts at West End Beach. The expansion will accommodate the nearly 700 local volleyball players who use the current six courts on a weekly basis.

In Spring 2022, the City served up new sand at the West at the volleyball courts. Previous sand on the courts was from the original construction in 1980 and was not suitable for volleyball courts due to it becoming extremely hot, coarse, and rocky. Moving forward, recreationalists can now enjoy finer sand that is also easier for to mechanically groom. 

LIGHTING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

The Lighting Ordinance Amendment that was previously scheduled for the December 19, 2022 City Commission agenda will now be on the Tuesday, January 3, 2023 City Commission agenda. The recommended ordinance amendment is due to inconsistent regulations that was recently identified in a court ruling.

It is the intent of Outdoor Lighting regulations to:

• Minimize light trespass and light straying from artificial light sources;
• Eliminate intrusive artificial lighting that contributes to the "sky glow" phenomenon and disrupts the natural quality of nighttime;
• Minimize harshly lighted surfaces and direct glare in order to enhance nighttime vision;
• Encourage lighting practices and lighting systems that are designed to conserve energy; and
• Provide for adequate nighttime safety, utility, security, and productivity.

BECOME A CITIZEN IN ACTION

Are you interested in serving the beautiful City of Traverse City? Our community spirit of involvement is a great source of beautification for our community on all fronts. We hope this information is of assistance as you contemplate the donation of your experiential resources.  

Interested in Becoming Involved?

The City is seeking volunteers for the following Boards and Committees. Please feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office with any questions at (231) 922-4480 or by email at tcclerk@traversecitymi.gov to learn more on the appointment process through the City Commission Policy on Appointments and Committees. 

• Local Officers Compensation Commission
• Downtown Development Authority
• Brown Bridge Advisory
• Election Commission
• Housing Commission
• Human Rights Commission
• Traverse City Light and Power

Attend Meetings and/or Subscribe to Meeting Packets

Attending meetings or following the work of your fellow community members who sit on various boards and commissions is the best way to stay in the know on the policies and initiatives that are being developed to shape our future. 

Subscribe to Meeting Agendas

Watch Streamed Meetings

City Commission, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and TC Light & Power meetings are all live streamed. Visit the link below to watch live or view the recordings at a later time.

Watch Streamed Meetings

IN THE COMMUNITY

The Willow Hills 4th Grade Class caroling for Slabtown Neighborhood members at Darrow Park!