ROCHESTER — A trail is in the works that will soon connect Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Scott Street Park, the Paint Creek Trail and Rochester Municipal Park.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe is moving forward with plans for a splash pad at Kennedy Park, 24517 Schroeder Ave.

TROY — The Troy City Council considered bid specifications and budget amendments related to habitat improvement efforts for the Sprague Drain and Firefighters Park during their June 9 meeting.

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved a request to exchange city parcels for a privately-owned parcel that could be used for an additional part of the Troy Trail route during its May 19 meeting.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a 6-0 vote at their meeting on May 19, members of the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the receipt of a donation from the Shorewood Kiwanis to create more pickleball courts within the city.

ROSEVILLE — City officials wearing hard hats broke ground on a splash pad at Rotary Park May 27.

BIRMINGHAM — Thanks to the funds from a $11.25 million parks and recreation bond over 70% of voters approved in 2020, the city of Birmingham has been able to focus on improving some of the community’s playgrounds. The city is currently in the process of developing plans for the playgrounds at Pumphouse Park and West Lincoln Well Park.

MADISON HEIGHTS — One of the fastest growing sports in the United States now has some prime real estate in Madison Heights.

TROY — A contract for the purchase and installation of a play structure and associated amenities for Boulan Park was unanimously approved by Troy City Council members at a council meeting April 21. A budget amendment associated with the item was also approved.

TROY — Troy City Council approved multiple contracts and a budget amendment for the construction of pickleball courts at Firefighters Park at a meeting April 7.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak is upping its game in the nature department with some updates to the Fred A. Erb Arboretum, located at the southeast corner of Lexington Boulevard and Marais Avenue, that will be unveiled in a special ceremony April 24.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The recent snowfall and frigid temperatures have created the perfect wintery mix for sledding and snowboarding enthusiasts.

EASTPOINTE — A conversation at an Eastpointe City Council meeting diverted from approving a contract to repave a parking lot to a conversation about adding another basketball court.

ROSEVILLE — Rotary Park, 29571 Utica Road, is set to get fitness equipment that’s a bit out of the ordinary.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Following an extensive public feedback process last year, officials at Oakland County Parks have unveiled the renovations planned for Red Oaks Park — the space once known as Ambassador Park, leased from the city of Madison Heights.

ROSEVILLE — The showdown was on.

TROY— Oakland County Parks  was awarded $2,175,000 by the Michigan National Resources Trust Fund to purchase the property known as Turtle Woods from the Troy School District  and establish Oakland County Parks’ first nature preserve with assistance from the Six Rivers Land Conservancy.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe is kicking off 2025 with a slam dunk.

FERNDALE — An upcoming park project in Ferndale will be getting funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Residents of Oakland Township can weigh in on the latest Parks, Recreation and Land Preservation Master Plan during an upcoming public hearing.