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2008 Elk Rapids Community Gardens 

Civics and Works Committee Chairpersons:

Kay Goodall - Community Gardens

Inez Gotts - Beautification Representative

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Beulah Morrison Garden: Crew Leader Verna Sak

Arrowhead Garden- Iva's North
Address: Northeast corner of Ames Street and US 31
Mrs Iva Byerly created this beautiful garden in 1983 and 1999.  Her endowment to the garden  continues to fund garden flowers and supplies.
 
Arrowhead Garden - South
Address: Southeast Corner of Ames Street and US 31
This garden was established in 1991. A view of Elk Lake furnishes a stunning backdrop accenting the swaying movement of the grasses and shrubs, providing texture and color interest.
 
Beulah Morrison Garden
Address: Corner of River and Bridge Streets
This garden and gazebo were established in 1997 and renamed for Beulah Morrison for her many years of service to the Elk Rapids Garden Club.
 
The Garden at Rotary Park
Address:  305 US 31
Renovated and enlarged in 2005, this garden with colorful perennials in bloom all summer greets visitors at the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
 
Mildred Reed Guild Memorial Garden and Library Foundation Plantings
Address:  Noble Street at the Elk Rapids Library
Renovated in 2005, this garden was dedicated as a memorial to celebrate the generosity of Mrs Reed toward needy individuals and college students in the community.
 
 

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Yuchasz Walk-Through Garden, Crew Leader: Barbara Lyon

 
Pedestrian Bridge Garden
Address: 300 River Street
This Historic Marker at  the pedestrian bridge provides the history of the Island development as well as a brief history of the 1860 building, which now houses the library.  Weeping cherries in the garden give a grand show in the spring.
 
River Street Entrance Garden
Address: Corner of River Street and US 31
Originally planted by the Garden Club in the '70s and known as the Port of Elk Rapids Garden, the Garden was revamped and expanded in 1998.  The garden is a beautiful focal point, welcoming visitors to the Village of Elk Rapids.
 
Township Hall Garden
Address: 401 River Street
Planted by volunteers in 1998 and funded with community donations. The garden bench provides an opportunity for quiet reflection, with beautiful views of the Bay and River.
 
Yuchasz Walk Through Garden
Address: 132 River Street
Rejuvenated in 1997, the garden was named after Joseph Yuchasz, Sr. who was an active Rotarian in the community.  The curving sidewalks, fragrant viburnum in spring, climbing roses in summer and perennials add to the natural beauty of this space.
 
Zupin-Anderson Memorial Garden
Address: 200 Dexter Street
In 1959 this garden was established in memory of Marie Zupin, a past Club President.  A new area was added and dedicated in 1985 in memory of another past Club President, Ariel Anderson.

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P.O. Box 534 Elk Rapids, Michigan 49629