Due to ongoing construction in the Tourist Park Day Use area, the opening of the off-leash dog park will be delayed. For public safety, beginning Monday, October 20 the Power Mill Road entrance to the Tourist Park Campground (off Sugarloaf Avenue) will be closed to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

The anticipated opening date of the off-leash dog park is November 15.

This delay is necessary to protect both dogs and visitors from hazards associated with the construction, which involves heavy machinery and hot asphalt paving.

To make up for the delayed opening, the off-leash dog park season will be extended through May 10, 2026.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Queen City Running Company and the Downtown Development Authority will beholding events on Saturday October 25 requiring street closures in downtown Marquette.

West Washington Street will be closed between Third Street and Front Street from3:00pm until 7:00pm.

East Washington Street between Front Street and Lakeshore Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard between Washington Street and Main Street, including the intersections, will be closed from approximately 3:30pm until 3:45pm for the start of the Trick or Trot.

Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed between Spring Street and Baraga Avenue from3:30pm until 5:00pm for the finish of the Trick or Trot.

West Washington Street will be closed between Fourth Street and Third Street, including the intersection of Washington Street and Third Street, from 4:00pm until7:00pm for the DDA’s trick or treating event. The “Social District” will be shut down during the closure. Motorists are asked to take caution when traveling in the area.

The Tuesday, October 28 meeting of the Marquette Housing Commission has been canceled.

The Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting on November 6, 2025, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on December 4, 2025.

The Marquette City Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for October 21, 2025 has been canceled due to a lack of business.

Beginning Monday, October 20, Oberstar Inc. will be closing McClellan Avenue between Fair Avenue and Wright Street. A signed detour route will be provided around the closure using Fair Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Wright Street. 

Truck traffic is advised to utilize US-41 and Wright Street as a preferred detour route. 

The closure is required for utility service installation for the McClellan Habitat for Humanity Homes project.  The closure is anticipated to last one week during which time access to homes and businesses will be maintained.

The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signage.

As fall brush and leaf cleanup preparations begin, please do not place leaves in the road or along the curb line. This causes leaves to collect in the storm drains and creates flooding in the streets. This sediment is also entering the storm drain system with the potential of plugging the storm water main.

Leaves must be placed behind the curb line, not in the street. Residents not complying will be in violation of Section 38-22(c) of the Marquette City Code. We are also reminding motorists to avoid parking in positions that block access to leaf piles, or they will not be picked up.

The schedule is as follows:

Brush Collection: October 27 - 31

Leaf Collection: November 3 - 14

Please visit the City of Marquette website www.marquettemi.gov for further information.

The Lake Superior Performance Rally will be holding events in Marquette on Saturday October 18, 2025.

Mount Marquette Road will be closed between Cliffs Power Road and M553 from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. for a stage of the race. Volunteers will ensure that all trail crossings are closed, but cyclists, hikers, and pedestrians are asked to avoid utilizing the recreational area surrounding Mount Marquette Road during the race. Motorists are advised to take caution and be alert for additional traffic entering the roadway when traveling in the area of Mount Marquette Road and M553.

Washington Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Fourth Street and Front Street from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) for the Podium Ceremony and post-race celebration. Traffic will be detoured around the closure via Bluff Street. A signed detour route will be provided. Motorists are advised to take caution when traveling through this area

Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to southbound traffic for a water main repair between East Hewitt Avenue Street and Ridge Street on Wednesday, October 15. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day. A detour will be provided.

Annual maintenance of the Father Marquette Statue, located in Father Marquette Park (501 S Front St), will begin October 14. The work will include thorough cleaning and protective waxing of the bronze sculpture to preserve its condition against the elements.

During the maintenance period, temporary scaffolding will be in place around the statue for the safety of both the public and the conservation crew. The site will remain open, but visitors are asked to use caution and respect posted signage.

This annual preservation effort is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its public art collection and is funded through the City of Marquette Public Art Fund.

For more information about the City’s public art program, visit www.mqtcompass.com/publicart.com