Published October 4, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — The pavilion at Catalpa Oaks County Park was dedicated to Vincent Gregory’s memory and legacy in a dedication ceremony on Sept. 18.
Read MorePublished October 3, 2023
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A beloved playscape at Grosse Pointe Park’s Patterson Park won’t be meeting with the wrecking ball anytime soon.
Read MorePublished October 3, 2023
BERKLEY — Berkley held a grand opening for its new inclusive playground equipment at one of its parks, and it also announced a new name for the park.
Read MorePublished October 3, 2023
BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham and the village of Beverly Hills are among the 11 Oakland County communities that were awarded a total of $608,166 through the 2023 Oakland County Parks Community Grant Program.
Read MorePublished October 2, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The plans for Pitchford Park keep growing.
Read MorePublished October 2, 2023
METRO DETROIT — Constantly inundated by technology, today’s kids are spending much of their free time hunched over a screen inside instead of playing outdoors.
Read MorePublished September 20, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Township Hall will have a closer eye on two of Macomb Township’s parks after the Board of Trustees voted to install video surveillance cameras at Pitchford and Waldenburg parks on Sept. 13.
Read MorePublished September 16, 2023
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although summer is nearly over, plenty of opportunities still exist to have fun this year.
Read MorePublished September 4, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is among nearly a dozen communities that have been awarded park grants through Oakland County. City officials say the Madison Heights grant will pay for a “vibrant” new basketball court at one of the most prominent parks in town.
Read MorePublished September 1, 2023
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting for the Heritage Lake Phase 1 project.
Read MorePublished August 24, 2023
LATHRUP VILLAGE — In partnership with the city of Lathrup Village, the Lathrup Village Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Oakland County, Lathrup Village City Hall and Municipal Park are getting a much-needed makeover thanks to a grant from the Revitalization and Placemaking program.
Read MorePublished August 23, 2023
ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester is updating its parks and recreation master plan to help shape goals, objectives and potential projects for the next five years.
Read MorePublished August 22, 2023
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Thanks to grant funding, the Shelby Township Senior Center recently received a brand-new outdoor fitness park for local seniors to use.
Read MorePublished August 9, 2023
ROCHESTER HILLS — The city’s 2023 community survey is in, and a point of pride for city officials is that Rochester Hills has a higher service satisfaction than Disney Parks & Resorts, according to data from Probolsky Research.
Read MorePublished July 25, 2023
FRASER — Two programs are coming to Fraser’s McKinley Barrier-Free Park in August to provide family-friendly activities for local children.
Read MorePublished July 11, 2023
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Museum’s John West Hunter Park, along Willits Street, will be undergoing planned improvements this summer.
Read MorePublished July 8, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — The rain clouds dispersed and the sun shined on Monroe Park June 26 as residents crowded under the pavilion there. Together, they raised cups of orange juice in a toast to the pavilion’s new namesake, Robert Gettings.
Read MorePublished June 28, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — Civic Center Park has a shiny new playscape, made possible with a $70,000 grant, and it’s just the latest in a series of carefully considered purchases for the parks.
Read MorePublished June 27, 2023
BIRMINGHAM — Crestview Park in Birmingham is now home to pickleball courts for the community to enjoy. These facilities have been a topic for discussion and highly requested by the community since around 2018, officials said.
Read MorePublished June 21, 2023
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public can enjoy the sounds of jazz, country and classical music in two township parks this summer.
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