6520 Center Street, PO Box 68
Ellsworth, Michigan 49729
Phone: 231-588-6126
Email: bankstownship@bankstownship.net
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Welcome to Banks Township…

a place of community and a township working to combine its agricultural tradition with the growing tourism of Northern Michigan.

Banks Township’s natural resources make it a recreational paradise for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Its hardworking, friendly people make it a great place to live or visit.


 

Orange colored fall leaves on trees bordering road in Banks Township, Michigan

Announcements

 

 

Last year, the Township Planning Commission began its 5-year review of the Banks Township Master Plan.  As part of that process, a community survey was conducted to get public feedback to assist the Planning Commission.

One of the questions in the survey related to volunteering in the Township, and 63% of respondents said they are interested! Please click the link below or scan the QR code with your phone camera to tell us what projects/programs you would like to see in Banks Township and what you would like to volunteer for!

Click this link –> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qr_code/BanksTwpFollowUp

 


 

Chain of Lakes Water Trail

Read about the Chain of Lakes Water Trail that begins right here in Banks Township!

 

Read the Latest Article on the Breezeway!

Breezy & Beautiful

Take this 26-mile road trip Up North.


Burn Permits

Township residents wishing to burn fall leaves generally need a burn permit. For the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, residents can visit Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN to find out whether burning is currently allowed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  For responsible burning information, contact Paul Rogers at 616-260-8406.

 

Banks Township Board & Planning Commission Information

 

Established in 1898