The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. We are a wonderful small town governed by the General Law Village Act & the Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit the Contact Us page. Thank you.

North End Park Renovations

The Village of Pentwater is the destination of beautiful waters, wonderful people, great businesses and an assortment of parks. The North End Park is one of many parks in our area and is now one of the major projects under way for the Village. Renovations are being made in multiple phases. Phase One of the project includes adult workout equipment, a children's play area and handicap accessible equipment. The equipment posted below has been purchased and will be installed at the end of May. Along with the equipment, work on the park will continue with pickleball courts being next on the agenda.

We have recently received grants from Sinclair Recreation in the amount of $22,532.39 and $3,000 from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Bessie E. and Ethan Allan Gray Health Fund through the Oceana County Community Foundation. We have also received a wonderful donation of $2,500 from the Pentwater Service Club. We are genuinely thankful for the donations that we have received so far and are grateful to our community members for their support.

We hope to renovate and expand the North End Park into something truly special for our community. Our community support throughout the years has been gracious and allows us to continue to look forward to the future of Pentwater.

The Village Council has created a donation platform for the North End Park to help promote healthy living within our community. Your donations have helped us reach some of our goals and we look forward to accomplishing more in the very near future. If you are interested in donating to the North End Park, please click on the link below.

For questions about the North End Park Renovations or about donating please contact Village Hall at 231-869-8301.

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North End Park Donations (PDF)

North End Park Equipment (PDF)

Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant Flushing will begin Wednesday, may 19th. Hydrant flushing is an annual procedure that is a part of the general maintenance of the Village's water distribution system. It helps maintain the Village's water quality and clarity by clearing out mineral deposits and iron from the water mains, as well as ensure adequate water flow for residents and businesses.

Public Safety Officers Openings

Pentwater Police Department is accepting applications for Public Safety Officers.

Successful applicants should be at least 18 years old, have a valid Michigan Drivers License, and have an interest in Law Enforcement. Applicant must submit to a background investigation.

The successful applicants will be working days Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm from May 1st, 2021, through September 7th, 2021 (Dates and hours subject to change.)

Duties will include:

Answering phone calls
Communicating via radio with patrol cars
Looking up police reports
Filing
Issuing permits
Administering PBT tests
Running LEIN
Accepting lost and found items
Answering questions
Working at public relations events
Assisting in marina operations.

Applicants should be attending college and have valid First Aid, CPR, and AED cards.
Applicants should have excellent references and possess good communication skills.
The application deadline is May 30, 2021

Please click on the link below for an application.

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Job Application Form (PDF)

Water Quality Report

To review the 2019 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

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2019 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Village of Pentwater Performance Dashboard

Each municipality has an online performance dashboard that shows the Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Economic Strength, and Quality of Life of their respective community. To view the Village of Pentwater's performance dashboard, please click on the link below.

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Village Performance Dashboard

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page or the Village Event Calendar for the latest updates.

Summer Recycle Calendar

Village Recycle Service will go to twice a month pickup for the summer months of June through October. To view the new schedule, please click on the link below.

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Summer Recycle Calendar (PDF)

Park Place Is Open

After much anticipation, setup and hard work by residents of the community, office staff and council members, Park Place is now open to the public. Beginning Monday April 19th at 9am, Park Place will be open for leisure.

Current Hours of Operation
Mondays 9am - 11am
Wednesdays 9am - 11am
Thursdays 6pm-8pm

Hours are subject to change.

Please visit the Village Calendar for upcoming events and available days for rentals.

My Connected Community - Oceana County

The Oceana County Economic Alliance (OCEA), in partnership with Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan), has launched a Connected Community Engagement for the county, The program will leverage data provided by residents, businesses, community organizations, and others to identify problem areas and solutions for expanding high-speed internet (broadband) access across the county.

All of Oceana County is asked to do their part in launching this program by taking a ten-minute survey at My Connected Community. Those unable to access the online survey are encouraged to visit any Oceana County library to take the survey online or to get a printed copy that can be completed and returned to OCEA, 844 S. Griswold St. Hart MI 49420.

To read more about the program, please click on the links below.

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My Connected Community Program (PDF)

Pentwater Police Recognition

The Pentwater Police Department was among several local law enforcement agencies to receive a Special Tribute from the State Senator Jon Bumstead and the Michigan 100th Legislature for their work during the recent months.

The Pentwater Police Department thanks the Legislature for their recognition and support and join with Senator Bumstead is encouraging everyone to stay safe and act responsibly.

Village Green Web Cams

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure! Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View

Sanitary Sewer Leads Homeowner's Responsibility - What You Should Know

All the drains in your home lead to somewhere, and unless you have a septic tank, the sewer lines lead out to the sewer main that services the Village. The sewer main is at the end of your property, under the street in most cases. What homeowners don't realize is that they are responsible for any damage suffered by the sewer line, all the way up to the sewer main.

In 2001 the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 222 (MCL 691.1416 seq.) to provide a statutory exception to government immunity for sanitary sewer backups on real property.

To better understand Public Act 222 and its contents, please click on the link below.

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Sanitary Sewer Leads - What You Should Know (PDF)