TROY — A full-size cricket field is nearing completion at Boulan Park, located at 3671 Crooks Road in Troy.

ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial hosted a special Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 that included the unveiling of the Rosie the Riveter statue.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights park recently received a number of enhancements that officials said will strengthen access, safety and recreation to the park.

ROYAL OAK — Lockman Park in Royal Oak has received some big upgrades, and to celebrate, the city of Royal Oak held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 9. 

SOUTHFIELD — The opening of Southfield’s first dog park is on the horizon.

TROY — At its meeting Sept. 8, the Troy City Council unanimously approved revised plans for the Wesley Park project around Rochester Road and Shallowdale Drive.

SOUTHFIELD — The groundbreaking on a brand-new softball field created from a partnership between the city and Lawrence Technological University will commence this week.

TROY — Officials and residents gathered to celebrate additions to Sylvan Glen Lake Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 5.

HARPER WOODS — Residents of a Harper Woods neighborhood have a new place to relax or gather outside.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Community Center and park areas have been receiving updates over the past year, and the city hopes to make more updates in the future.

HARPER WOODS — Residents of a Harper Woods neighborhood have a new place to relax or gather outside.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Thanks to city, foundation and community support, Ghesquiere Park in Grosse Pointe Woods has some new attractions for visitors of all ages.

TROY — At its meeting Aug. 12, the Troy Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary site plan for the Wesley Park project around Rochester Road and Shallowdale Drive.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council has voted to make improvements at one of the city’s parks.

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved a $250,000 grant agreement with Oakland County Parks Aug. 11, part of plans for an inclusive play area at Boulan Park.

ROYAL OAK — A new playground structure at Red Run Park has been approved in a unanimous vote by the Royal Oak City Commission Aug. 11. 

FARMINGTON — Shiawassee Park in Farmington welcomed Michigan’s first Fitness Court featuring a studio at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 12.

TROY — The Oakland County Parks are waiting on the Michigan legislature to approve a $2.17 million grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund that will pay for the county’s acquisition of Turtle Woods Nature Preserve.

BIRMINGHAM — The next playground up for improvements is Poppleton Park, at 485 Rivenoak St., Birmingham.

EASTPOINTE — People who enjoy the Mi Dog Park in Eastpointe will have to continue to pay annual fees to use the park after the City Council voted to move the damaged fob system to a cloud-based system.