Welcome to the City of Hart
The charming City of Hart is located along the shores of the all-sport Hart Lake, just miles from Lake Michigan. Its historic downtown is an excellent place for shopping, eating, and entertainment. In addition, Hart is home to Michigan’s first rail-trail that spans 23 miles south, used year-round by bicyclists, snowmobilers, runners, and walkers.
While many enjoy this area as a vacation destination, it is also known for its thriving business climate with companies whose products are marketed locally and globally. Hart welcomes new residents, businesses, and year-round visitors with a team of professionals ready to help you every step of the way.
If you’ve dreamed of a friendly place to raise your family that offers an active outdoor lifestyle, rich history, great schools, and good jobs... Hart is a place you can call "home."
CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP
HART CITY RESIDENTS - it's time to clean out your closets, basements, and garages. The City will be hosting a clean-up day on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. You may start placing your items at the curb on Friday, March 21. All items must be curbside by 6:00 am on the 25th.
Please be aware that this extra service is only for Hart City residents who pay for garbage pick-up via their utility bill.
NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PLEASE.
BULK PICKUP GUIDELINES
ACCEPTABLE:
- Larger items such as: Furniture, toys, bicycles, appliances*, home fixtures and any other items as long as they are considered non-hazardous.
- Mattresses, have to be wrapped in plastic.
- Small amounts of building materials—door, window cabinet—must be cut down to fit into the truck and be lifted by one person! NO DEMOLITION/REMODEL STYLE LARGE VOLUMES.
- No more than 3 yards per household, roughly equivalent to a truck bed
- REPUBLIC EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO UNLOAD VEHICLES OR TRAILERS.
UNACCEPTABLE:
- No bags of stuff or small items should be put out. If it's small enough to fit in a bag, put it in your garbage herbie.
- No bags of kitchen refuse.
- Large plastic drums, concrete, large pieces of metal, yard waste, liquid waste, hazardous waste
- Whole tires and tires on rims
- Non-latex paints and varnishes, motor oil, solvents, any batteries
- Regulated medical waste
- Large car parts such as engine blocks, bodies, oversize hoods & doors
- Building demolition: while they will take very small amounts of building material (see above), they will not be able to remove large volumes such as Garage, Room, or House demolition/remodel.....a construction-style dumpster would be your best option in this instance.
- Appliances that contain Freon, such as Refrigerators & Air Conditioners. *These items can be accepted if the Freon has been removed and the appliance is “tagged” by a licensed facility that the Freon has been removed.
- NO GRASS, LEAVES, BRUSH OR BRANCHES!
Download a File:
CLEANUP FLYER (PDF)
PICKUP GUIDELINES (PDF)
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Public meeting agendas and public hearing information will be posted at least 18-hours prior to the meeting. You can find the information under the "Connect" menu tab above or the link below.
Printed meeting packets are available upon request at Hart City Hall.
Visit Online:
Public Meeting Calendar/Schedule
Past Public Meeting Packets & Minutes
Upcoming Public Meeting Agendas/Packets
Discover John Gurney Park
Plan a stay or visit John Gurney Park and Campground, walking distance from downtown Hart, situated on a picturesque bluff that follows the eastern shoreline of Hart Lake. The campground offers sites ranging from rustic to full hookup, nightly to seasonal, a camp store, playground, boat lodge, bike rentals, activity pillion, a picnic arbor, and numerous outdoor sports amenities.
Visit Online:
John Gurney Park & Campground Website
Historic District Village & Museum
Hart Historic District Museum and Village is located on the edge of Chippewa Creek just blocks from Downtown Hart. This village invites guests to tour the historical buildings and numerous old-time attractions throughout the museum that will take you on a journey 150 years into the past. Tour a restored 19th-century church, one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Chief Cobmoosa’s house, Hart Train Station, an original grist, flour mill, and windmill. In the mill, watch the animated doll display in action. The church basement houses the extensive and unique “Seymour Rider Indian Artifacts Collection”, a must-see for antique Indian and history buffs. During the month of December, the Historic District is adorned with old-time streetscape holiday decorations.
Visit Online:
Historic District Village & Museum
Every Picture Tells a Story
Discover the Hart-Montague Trail
Hart is proud to be known for the William Field Hart-Montague Trail State Park - the first paved rail-trail spanning 22 miles south to Montague, Michigan with picnic areas and scenic outlooks along the way. It is utilized year-round by outdoor and recreation enthusiasts.
The City of Hart marks the north end of the trail, providing easy access and plenty of amenities. The trail was once a Grand Rapids to Pentwater railroad line dating back to 1872.
Find convenient free parking at our trail access point with refreshments and food nearby. Check the links below for trail information and maps, courtesy of Michigan Trails Magazine and website.
Download a File:
Bike Trail Map (PDF)
Visit Online:
Hart-Montague Trail Information Page
Hart-Montague Trail Map
Google Map, City of Hart
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City of Hart
407 State St. Map
Hart, Michigan 49420
Phone: 231-873-2488
Fax: 231-873-0100
City Manager: 231-873-3546
Clerk: 231-923-0012
Accounts Payable: 231-923-3810
Utilities: 231-923-3837
Hart Police Department: 231-923-0696 or 231-923-0851
Central Dispatch: 231-869-5858.
Hours:
8:00a to 5:00p, Monday-Friday
