Byron Center: A Spotlight
Byron township was established in 1836. It is 36 square miles and has a population of 17,553 according to the 2000 census.
The Byron Center Chamber of Commerce was established to promote business growth and development. They host many activities for the township some of which include the 1st annual Christmas Walk 2008, Golf Outing, Scholarships, Leadership Recognitioin Award, Relay for Life in partnership with the American Cancer Society, and blood drives. The biggest event for the township is Byron Days. As most resident know, it is always the last weekend of July and includes a parade, 3-on-3 contest, concerts, fireworks, softball tourney, flea market, and pancake breakfast.
The Township is home to four parks as well as Kent Trails.
Whistlestop Park allows for Baseball, Softball, Walking, Soccer, Football, Volleyball and Picniking.
Bicentennial Park has Tennis courts, Basketball courts, Baseball and Softball fields and Skate Park.
Cutler Park has Tennis, Play area, Baseball, and Softball.
Douglas Walker Park includes a shelter, baseball field and soccer field.
Kent Trails crosses many townships and cities. It is 15 miles of non-motorized trail, great for walking, biking, and skating.
Byron Township also has many programs for all of its citizens. They have computer and water colour classes for seniors, fitness class for adults and tons of youth programs. Byron Center is a home of AYSO and Little League.
Byron Center Public Schools as well as Byron Center Christion Elementary and Middle School and South Christian High School all call Byron Township home.
Byron Township Library is an member of Kent District Library. Check out the link for hours of operation.
Fire needs are served by Byron Township Fire Department which has paid on-call employees as well as Cutlerville Fire Department which has three full time fire fighters during weekdays and on-call weekends.
Kent County Sheriff’s Department serves as the police presence in Byron Township.
The “Byron Bugle” is a quarterly newsletter that is sent to all resident keeping them apprised of all of the townships activities. The link will lead you to past newsletters if you need to catch up!
All in all, Byron Township is a small area that has many qualities worthy of a second look and is a wonderful place to call home.
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