The City of Marquette offers two Christmas tree drop-off sites:

• Site one is located at the west end of Lakeview Arena parking lot, 401 E Fair Ave. Place tree inside orange fencing.
• Site two is located at Hurley Field, 240 Mesnard St. Place tree inside orange fencing.

The Christmas tree drop-off sites are available through January 18, 2026. Residents are to remove all decorations and stands before disposing of their tree.

Properties paying the “Solid Waste” fee on their monthly bills are eligible to use the Christmas tree drop-off sites.  Owners and tenants of properties not paying the fee should contact their regular waste hauler for service.  These sites are supported by fees, not taxes.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, January 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side).  The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

The City of Marquette has reopened Lakeview Arena, Tourist Park, and the Off-leash
Area to the public. All programs and activities have resumed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while staff worked to restore these
facilities to safe operating conditions.

Due to significant storm damage, including multiple fallen trees and widespread debris, Tourist Park is closed to the public until further notice. City crews are currently assessing the area and working to remove hazards to ensure the park can be safely reopened.

For everyone’s safety, we ask visitors to avoid the park during this time. We will provide updates as cleanup progresses and will reopen the park as soon as conditions allow.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore the park.

Due to mechanical issues affecting the ice surface Lakeview Arena in the City of Marquette remains closed today, Friday January 2, 2026.

Staff are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Due to the impacts from the recent winter storm, Lakeview Arena in the City of Marquette will remain closed through January 1, 2026. All programming scheduled for December 31 and January 1 is cancelled.

Normal operations are expected to resume on January 2.

Due to the continuing impacts of the recent winter storm, all programming
scheduled to take place in the Baraga Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday,
Dec. 31 is cancelled, effective immediately. All user groups have been notified of
this schedule shift.

Due to the severe winter storm and widespread power outages affecting our community, the City of Marquette is opening Commission Chambers in City Hall as a temporary place for residents to warm up and charge essential electronics.

City Hall will be open during normal business hours, closing at 4:30 p.m.

Residents are welcome to stop in to get out of the cold, warm up, and charge phones or other small devices.

Please use caution when traveling, as roads and sidewalks may still be hazardous. In the case of an emergency, please call 911.

West Washington Street will be closed between Front Street and Third Street for the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop from Wednesday, December 31 at 8 a.m., until Thursday, January 1 at 6:30 a.m.

The motoring public is advised to use caution when traveling near this area, and to be aware of all pedestrians crossing the streets.

Due to a continued power outage, Lakeview Arena in the City of Marquette remains closed. All programming scheduled for today, December 30, is cancelled.