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Welcome to the City of Belding, Michigan
Spanning over five miles, with a population of about six thousand residents, the charming City of Belding is located in the northwestern part of Ionia County, Michigan (map).
About Belding
Belding is a warm and welcoming community, a great place to raise a family and grow a business. The City's downtown is filled with historical buildings, such as the Pere Marquette Depot, Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library and the Belding Museum at the Historic Belrockton, which also offers an interactive children's museum. Although Belding is a small town, we are not small on things to do!
There are five parks, with four of them being located along the Flat River, which are known for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing. We also have an accessible kayak launch dock. Lightning Bend is a 128-acre nature preserve along the Flat River with an amazing disc golf course known as SMASH Park. We have beautiful walking trails throughout the city, a skateboard park, and a second-to-none Veteran's Memorial. The state game area located in the northeastern portion of the city offers hunting, fishing and recreation opportunities.
Belding is home to the annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, an annual Labor Day celebration, the Beatnik Bazaar and an annual Home for the Holidays celebration. Public transit services are offered through Dial-A-Ride, both locally and to two of our neighboring cities. Please phone us at (616) 794-1900 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in our community.
This is the City of Belding municipal website. We hope you find the information here useful.
The menu tabs and Quick Links should help you find what you need. Or, enter a word or phrase into the "Search..." box above, and if the website has a matching page or document, you will get a link.
If you are interested in the history of the City of Belding, visit our "Belding Museum and City History" page and learn about our Belrockton Museum, telling the colorful story of Belding's past.
Please let us know how we can be helpful to you. Thank you.
Bruce Meyers
Mayor, City of Belding, Michigan
Water Quality Report
You may access the 2021 City of Belding Water Quality Report at water.belding.us.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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The scenic Flat River winds its way through Belding's beautiful parks.
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The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library is a community treasure.
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Long ago known as the Silk City, the Belding family once operated silk mills here.
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The Belrockton Museum was once a dormitory for Belding silk factory workers.
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The Belding Depot is a popular gathering place and setting for City of Belding Council meetings.
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The Belding Fire Department is always ready, helping to keep Belding citizens safe.
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Belding is a great place to raise a family and make a good life.
"Public Notices" Page
The City of Belding publishes Public Notices for the community to view and act on. These notices may contain public meeting information and meeting dates, event information, City service or public safety information, or other important notifications.
Please visit and bookmark our Public Notices page to view the latest updates. You may also Questions and Suggestions with any questions.
Pay Water Bill and Property Taxes Online
We've created an online method for you to pay water bills and property taxes to the City of Belding. Visit our Online Bill Pay page and follow the instructions. Let us know if you have questions or comments.
City Employee Spotlight: John Fisher
Department of Public Works – John began his employment with the City of Belding for the DPW in October 2022. John brings a vast array of experience to his position, from truck driving to holding a position in management. As a former truck driver, he possesses a CDL which serves as a benefit in his position within the city.
John finds the Department of Public Works interesting due to the variety of tasks they perform—no two days are ever the same!
John is from Greenville and has two daughters. In his spare time, depending on the season, he is an avid Harley rider and bow hunter.
Welcome to the City of Belding, John!
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City of Belding
120 S. Pleasant Street
Belding, Michigan 48809
Phone: (616) 794-1900
Fax: (616) 794-0091
Emergency: Phone 911
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 6:00pm
To Contact a City Department Head,
Visit our City Staff Directory Page