The City of Manistee has some of the finest parks and recreational facilities around, encompassing over 180 acres. The City Parks Department is responsible for maintaining all of the city’s parks, park facilities, the Riverwalk and beaches. Summer is an especially busy time for the department, when the demands of growing grass and summer traffic necessitate the hiring of a seasonal crew to meet the demand for maintenance. The department strives to maintain city parks to the greatest degree possible and is constantly addressing areas that need repair or attention.