Sparta Township is located in northern Kent County, Michigan, about 17 minutes north of Grand Rapids and 30 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The west half of Sparta Township is on the "Ridge", a prime fruit-growing area, with many acres of beautiful orchards.

At the center is the Village of Sparta, a thriving small town. The Rogue River runs through the east side of the township.

Sparta has a library, museum, airport, diverse industry, fire department, and an excellent school system. Established in 1846, Sparta Township's current population, including the Village, is 9,395 (per the 2020 census).

Our website offers important Sparta resources, downloads and links. Please call our offices at 616-887-8863 if you have questions. Thank you for your interest in Sparta Township.

Ask the Township? Or the Village?

The Village of Sparta exists within the boundaries of Sparta Township. View the Township precinct map on our "Maps" page to see the Village boundaries.

Look to the Township to provide help with:

• Assessment information
• Building and related permits (for properties outside the Village limits)
• Burning permits (call Fire Dept 887-0900)
• Cemeteries
• Dog licenses
• Elections/voter registration
• Maps
• Non-village ordinance enforcement
• Township property taxes

• Sidewalks
• Building and related permits (for properties within the Village limits)
• Sparta Civic Center
• Village leaf and brush pickup
• Village ordinance enforcement
• Village parks and streets
• Village property taxes
• Water and sewer concerns

Sparta Civic Center, New Website Page

The Sparta Civic Center is now managed by the Village of Sparta and has a new page on the Village of Sparta website. You can see photos, check the Civic Center calendar, and request rental reservations.

If you have questions about the Sparta Civic Center, please phone Village of Sparta offices at (616) 887-8251.