YOU'LL LOVE LAPEER COUNTY!

The Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer exists to enrich the quality of life in the community by advocating and promoting the arts, providing opportunities for involvement and participation in art and cultural activities throughout the county of Lapeer, MI. 

The historical PIX Theatre in downtown Lapeer, featuring its iconic flashing marquee and enameled art-deco facade, recently underwent a $325,000 renovation. This 306-seat theatre, operated by the non-profit PIX Arts Council of Greater Lapeer, enhances Lapeer County's quality of life as a focal point for the performing arts and community theatre, offering approximately 50 live performances each season.

Adjacent to the PIX Theatre is Gallery 194, which boasts two spacious galleries and a gift shop that showcases collections of local and regional artists while providing a variety of classes and special events for residents of Lapeer County.

In Lapeer County, five museums document local history: the Almont Community Historical Museum, Imlay City Historical Museum, Columbiaville Historical Museum, Orr's Museum, and the Lapeer County Historical Society Museum, all contributing to the rich heritage of this area.

Forty-one structures in Lapeer County are listed in the Michigan Historic Register and the National Register of Historic Places, preserving the county's historical character through various homes, factories, churches, storefronts, and public buildings. 

Notably, the Lapeer County Courthouse stands as the oldest continually operating courthouse in Michigan. This recently renovated Greek Revival structure is also among the ten oldest courthouses in the United States, making it a significant landmark in Lapeer County, MI. 

Library services in Lapeer County include public computers, free Wi-Fi, book discussion kits, computer classes, meeting rooms, and free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, along with programs catering to children, teens, and adults. 

The Lapeer District Library serves Lapeer County with seven locations: Lapeer, Clifford, Columbiaville, Elba, Hadley, Metamora, and Otter Lake. Additionally, the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library has two locations in Imlay City and Attica Township. Libraries are also available in Almont, Dryden Township, Goodland, and North Branch Township, ensuring that residents have access to valuable resources and information throughout the county of Lapeer, MI.

McLaren-Lapeer Region is a 222-bed acute care hospital located in Lapeer, MI, which serves as the primary provider of health care services to the county of Lapeer, MI, and the surrounding area.  

In 2013, McLaren-Lapeer Region was verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, making it the only verified trauma center in the entire Thumb region. As a Level II Trauma Center, McLaren Lapeer Region provides advanced, quality care to critically injured patients quickly and effectively, with 24-hour availability of all essential specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, interventional radiology, and thoracic surgery.  

Accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, McLaren-Lapeer Region offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services to meet medical and surgical needs, alongside an exceptional team of medical professionals who provide high-quality, expert care.  

Services offered include:  

- A verified Level II Trauma Center  

- Cardiac Care, including carotid stenting, PAD screening, and cardiac rehab  

- Peripheral Vascular Intervention  

- Cancer diagnosis and treatment at the state-of-the-art McLaren Cancer Institute  

- Orthopedic surgery  

- Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology  

- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy  

- Pain Management Center  

- Wound Care Center, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy  

- Neurosurgery  

- Obstetrics and Gynecology  

- Minimally invasive general surgery  

- More than 150 primary and specialty care physicians  

McLaren-Lapeer Region is a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, recognized by Verispan as one of the top Integrated Health Networks in the nation. For those wondering what county is Lapeer Michigan in, the answer is Lapeer County. For more information about McLaren Lapeer Region, visit www.mclaren.org/lapeerregion.

INDOOR RECREATION

The City of Lapeer Community Center is designed to serve residents of all ages in the county of Lapeer, MI, by providing a variety of recreational, social, cultural, fitness, and educational opportunities. Spanning 55,000 sq. ft., this facility features an indoor six-lane competition and leisure swimming pool complete with a water slide, a gymnasium equipped with seven basketball hoops, weight and fitness equipment, meeting rooms, a track, two racquetball courts, a childcare area, a spinning studio, and locker room facilities. Outside, visitors can enjoy a spray pool, two basketball courts, and two sand volleyball courts.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Lapeer County, MI, is a true outdoor lover's paradise, boasting over 12,000 acres of public recreation lands, 159 lakes, and eight golf courses. These resources offer abundant summer sports facilities and enhance the beauty of fall color tours. The area is also perfect for winter sports and other outdoor activities. Well-developed state and county parks, private nature conservancies, fishing and hunting areas, and outdoor amusements ensure year-round fun and discovery.

General Squire County Park features scenic nature trails that wind through 60 acres of pristine forest, along with a water park. In winter, visitors can enjoy activities on a lighted sledding hill and an ice skating rink.

Torzewski County Park, located about five miles west of the City of Lapeer, encircles Pero Lake. This 69-acre park includes the Wetlands Water Park, which boasts 360-foot and 100-foot waterslides, along with a family play area featuring a pirate ship, water cannons, and a frog slide.

Metamora Hadley Recreation Area, situated in Hadley Township within southwest Lapeer County, offers a state-run facility that encompasses 723 wooded acres, campgrounds, and swimming and boating opportunities on Lake Minnewana.

Ortonville Recreation Area spans over 4,000 acres in Hadley Township and is a vast state-owned park featuring modern campsites, restrooms, boating, hunting, and a full range of outdoor activities.

Seven Ponds Nature Center, located in Dryden Township, is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves southeastern Michigan as a nature sanctuary, environmental education center, and peaceful retreat. It includes seven glacial lakes, a cedar swamp, woodlands, wetlands, and a reconstructed prairie.

The Lapeer State Game Area in Mayfield Township covers 7,000 acres and features over 40 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, and snowmobiling. This area provides public access for hunting and fishing on all lakes, except the 400 acres designated as the Canadian Goose Refuge.

Holloway Reservoir Regional Park straddles both Genesee County and Lapeer County. The 5,500-acre park offers a variety of outdoor recreation facilities. The Holloway Reservoir is particularly popular among local boaters, with public boat launch ramps available.

The Polly-Ann Trail, managed by Lapeer County Parks, starts at the Lapeer County State Game Area and provides a vehicle-free greenspace that connects various parks and recreation areas.

LAPEER COUNTY GOLF COURSES

There are eight golf courses in Lapeer County, including:

- Arcadia Hills Golf Course

- Castle Creek Golf Club

- Greenbrier Golf Club

- Hadley Acres Golf & Country Club

- Lapeer Country Club

- Metamora Golf & Country Club

- Rolling Hills Golf Club

- Washakie Golf & R.V. Resort