About Carson City

Settled in 1867, Carson City became an incorporated city in 1960 with the adoption of a city charter. Elected officials include a mayor and six council members. A city manager was hired in 1987 to administer the daily activities, the City Police Department and the City Fire Department. The fire department provides service through volunteer help around the clock. Montcalm County provides ambulance service on a 24 hour a day basis.

The population of Carson City stays around 1200. The main employers in Carson City are the school system and the hospital. Economic development improved in 1987 with the addition of the Carson City Correctional Facility located just outside the city in Bloomer Township. Carson City offers a variety of businesses to service the people with a distinctive "small town friendliness". Carson City was awarded a tax-free "Renaisance Zone" status in 1997.

Carson City celebrated its Centennial in 1967. The community events were very successful and an annual community celebration began by 1973. In June of each year the community celebrates Frontier Days with a variety of festive activities.

Our Parks

A 50 acre park complex is on the West edge of Carson City. The park centers around Fish Creek, the area where the origingal settlers first built.

Included in the recreational area is a water cascade, a bridge across the creek, displays, volleyball and basketball courts, paved walking trail and a playground. An 8-acre pond offers shoreline fishing.

Grove Park located North on Williams Street is a smaller but quaint park. It features a small playground and pavilion for family gatherings.

Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is an all-sports lake totaling 724 acres in area. Located in central Montcalm County in the Village of Crystal this rural setting is within minutes of several major shopping and industrial areas. Crystal has several churches, its own elementary school, community organizations and downtown businesses. Crystal's homes range from small seasonal cottages to large, contemporary lake front homes. It is about five miles to drive, walk or bike around the lake. On the West side of the lake is a nine hole golf course. Crystal also has a roller rink, ice hockey, several ball fields, tennis courts and two parks. A stock care racetrack and a Moto-cross track are nearby.