BERKLEY — A notable Berkley event that previously was scheduled for this past weekend was postponed due to inclement weather.

TROY — At the Troy City Council’s meeting Jan. 12, officials presented the 2026-30 master plan for parks and recreation and Troy, outlining priorities for maintenance, development and new amenities.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Eagle Scout candidate Connor Wielgat proposed to build an 10-foot-tall, freestanding nesting tower for chimney swifts at the Fred A. Erb Arboretum to the City Commission Jan. 26. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Kelly Hyer, the executive director of West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, briefed the Board of Trustees on the status of the new Connect Community Center during the board’s meeting Jan. 26. The report included progress made in December 2025.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation recently sought board approval for a mural at the new Connect Community Center. 

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield families enjoyed an afternoon of winter fun during Winter Fest Feb. 1 at the Southfield Sports Arena, located at 26000 Evergreen Road.

PONTIAC — Online registration will open Feb. 1 for Oakland County’s Adaptive Recreation Experience.

MADISON HEIGHTS — One of the last acts by the Madison Heights City Council in 2025 was the adoption of the parks and recreation master plan.

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.