Paint Creek Trail

Connecting the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion in Oakland County, Michigan.

 

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Paint Creek Trail Forms & Policies

Over the years, the Paint Creek Trailways Commission has developed guidelines and policies to streamline Trail usage and project requests. To make compliance easier, and answer questions you may have, please find forms, documents, and policies below. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us:

Paint Creek Trail Policies & Documents

Recycled Plastic Bench

McDivitt Bench

Trail Bench Donation Policy (PDF) (15 KB)

In response to requests to provide the public an opportunity to honor family members and friends, the Trailways Commission adopted a bench donation policy. Benches are made of recycled plastic, and include a plaque. Arm rests are optional. Contact Trail Manager Kristen Myers for current pricing information.

 

Temporary Use Permit Policy (PDF) (29 KB)

 Labor Day Walkers

Rochester Kiwanis Pavilion

Kiwanis Pavilion

Rochester Municipal Park Guidelines (PDF) (85 KB)

Many people inquire about using the Rochester Municipal Park while holding their Trail event or fundraiser. The Park Guidelines provide the information you need to use the Park, or the Kiwanis Pavilion. For questions and available dates, please contact Rochester Parks Superintendent Bruce Austin at (248) 651-9061.

Geocaching Policy (PDF) (69 KB)

What is geocaching, you ask? It's a high tech scavenger hunt. As GPS units become more popular, new uses have emerged. If you would like to set a "cache" of goodies on the Trail, please fill out our Geocaching Policy and return it to the Trail office. For more information on geocaching, click on the MiGo Logo -->

Michigan Geocaching Organization

Michigan Geocaching
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Vandalism: Reward Program (PDF)
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To further their mission of a safe and friendly Trail, the Commission developed a reward program regarding any future vandalism or crime along the Trail. We offer rewards up to $1,000. Rewards are to be paid when the vandal/offender is convicted or pleads guilty in some form of court judgment.

Commercial Advertising Use Policy (PDF) (13 KB)

As with Temporary Use Permits, we occasionally receive requests to use the Trail for commercials or television shows. This document outlines our policy and fees involved.

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Intergovernmental Agreement (PDF) (113 KB)

The Paint Creek Trailways Commission was established through an Intergovernmental Agreement in 1981. The agreement is the basis of our operations, and breaks down rules of governance, finance, etc. regarding the Paint Creek Trail. This document has been used by Trail groups across the State of Michigan as a template for their own trail developments.

Friends of the Paint Creek Trail

The Paint Creek Trailways Commission would love to have an active Friends group. If you are interested in forming, leading, or participating in one, please fill out this form and return it to the Trail Office.

Trail bridge painting project 2005

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2005
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Document Copy Policy (FOIA Requests) (PDF) (185 KB)

Occasionally, the Trailways Commission receives requests for hard copies of documents for legal purposes. Our policy outlines the cost involved.

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