Published May 4, 2024
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Voters in West Bloomfield have been tasked with deciding whether to approve a 20-year, $25 million bond proposal for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission.
Read MorePublished May 3, 2024
HAZEL PARK — The playscape at Green Acres Park has received updated equipment and quadrupled in size, thanks to a major investment by Oakland County Parks.
Read MorePublished May 2, 2024
OAKLAND COUNTY — On a recent sunny and pleasant Monday morning, Clawson resident David Swanson found himself where so many Michiganders like to be this time of year – on a golf course.
Read MorePublished April 20, 2024
ST. CLAIR SHORES — With roots planted by two previous Cool City Committee members, the St. Clair Shores Community Garden has been thriving over the last couple of years. Now, it is preparing for the new season.
Read MorePublished April 15, 2024
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Officials in Macomb Township look to make the most of April’s showers to grow May flowers, as the Board of Trustees on April 11 accepted grant funds to plant a hummingbird garden at Pitchford Park.
Read MorePublished April 2, 2024
EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is working to provide residents with another way to enjoy summer fun.
Read MorePublished March 12, 2024
EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Officials are in the process of updating the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s Joint Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Read MorePublished March 7, 2024
ROYAL OAK — Improvements to a pocket park located at the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Main Street were unanimously approved at the Feb. 12 City Commission meeting.
Read MorePublished March 6, 2024
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a large investment into its parks system.
Read MorePublished March 5, 2024
FERNDALE — Wilson Park’s improvements are slated to begin in early April. At a Feb. 26 meeting, the Ferndale City Council voted to approve a bid proposal for the construction and construction management of Wilson Park’s upcoming improvement project.
Read MorePublished March 4, 2024
ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a 6-0 vote at their meeting on Feb. 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a request to increase contingency costs for the pool pump house project.
Read MorePublished February 21, 2024
NOVI — New pickleball courts and parking lots will soon be seen at Meadowbrook Commons and Wildlife Woods Park.
Read MorePublished February 20, 2024
FERNDALE — The Parks and Recreation Commission in Ferndale has a lot of goals in mind for 2024.
Read MorePublished February 12, 2024
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks is announcing several projects made possible through its $20 million Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan.
Read MorePublished February 7, 2024
TROY — A portion of the upcoming Troy skating ribbon and event venue at Jeanne M. Stine Park will move forward thanks to a significant contribution from the Troy Community Foundation.
Read MorePublished February 6, 2024
ROYAL OAK — Improvements are to be made at Dickinson Park after the City Commission gave unanimous approval to a proposal from the Recreation Department Jan. 22.
Read MorePublished February 2, 2024
Published January 9, 2024
TROY — Plans to establish a 70-acre protected county park on a Troy School District property are on hold after grant funding for the project could not be obtained.
Read MorePublished January 9, 2024
FERNDALE — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced that it will award more than $2 million in funding for projects across five cities, including Ferndale.
Read MorePublished December 18, 2023
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Through a collaboration with Bloomfield Hills, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has officially taken on operations of the former Pine Lake Elementary property, 3333 W. Long Lake Road.
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