Parks & Recreation

Published November 24, 2021

Paint Creek Trail group dedicates bridge, celebrates trail resurfacing project

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Officials celebrated the long-awaited dedication of a new bridge on the Paint Creek Trail, along with a trail resurfacing project, this fall.

Royal Oak City Clerk Melanie Halas, right, shows members of the Ezra Parker chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution how to register people to vote Nov. 17. Joyce Barnett, left, and Cathy Compton, center, will register voters and provide genealogical advice at the library Dec. 2 and 3.

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak to host grand centennial celebration and winter wonderland

ROYAL OAK — From 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3, the city of Royal Oak is throwing itself and all of its residents a big 100th birthday bash.

Christened Centennial Commons because the city of Royal Oak is turning 100 years old this year, the downtown park is the last element of an expansive civic center project.

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Downtown park in Royal Oak nears completion

ROYAL OAK — Since crews demolished the building that formerly housed Royal Oak City Hall and the Police Department in May, there has been much headway on the new 2.2-acre downtown park that will take its place.

On Nov. 5, volunteers planted over two dozen trees at Joy Park in Clinton Township. Red maples, serviceberry trees, black gum trees, red oaks and linden trees were planted.

Published November 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Over two dozen trees planted at Clinton Township park

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The “green canopy” has been increased at a local park.

Published November 17, 2021

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights uses grants to fund park and recreation improvements

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new playscape is coming soon to Rosie’s Park, paid for with a mix of city funds and grant dollars — and it’s just the latest example of how Madison Heights is leveraging outside sources to realize park improvements.

Published November 12, 2021

Woodward Talk

Council votes to winterize Kulick Center amid damages to building

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale recently had to make an important decision regarding the future of its community center.

Published November 11, 2021

Troy Times

Park named in honor of former Troy mayor

TROY — The Troy City Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting Oct. 25 to name the soon-to-be-completed park on the Civic Center campus after former Troy Mayor Jeanne Stine.

Published October 28, 2021

Novi Note

Novi splash pad proposed to honor meteorologist

NOVI — After watching the “Wizard of Oz” when she was 5, Jessica Starr developed a fascination with the Weather Channel and decided she would one day become a TV weatherperson.

Fundraiser to benefit Stage Nature Center

Published October 28, 2021

Troy Times

Fundraiser to benefit Stage Nature Center in Troy

TROY — The Troy Nature Society is inviting the public to join them for the organization’s annual fundraiser to benefit the Stage Nature Center.

Published October 27, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield seeks residents’ input for new parks and rec plan

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is currently developing a new five-year master plan for parks and recreation, and residents’ input is sought.

Published October 27, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills voters to consider ‘repurposing’ expired OPC bond for aging city parks system

ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills will soon decide whether to “repurpose” an expired Older Persons’ Commission bond millage to improve and enhance the city’s park system facilities.

Published October 26, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens basketball courts named after late coach

MOUNT CLEMENS — Basketball courts in the city officially have a new name.

Published October 25, 2021

Warren Weekly

Center Line park playscapes to be replaced by spring

CENTER LINE — A $150,000 chunk of Community Development Block Grant funds will pay most of the costs to replace playground equipment at three parks in the city of Center Line.

Sensory garden installed in McKinley Barrier Free Park

Published October 13, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Sensory garden installed in McKinley Barrier Free Park

FRASER — The McKinley Barrier Free Park in Fraser has recently added one of its last major attractions: a sensory garden.

One of the options for spending American Rescue Plan Act funds is for parks and recreation. West Bloomfield Township has organized a committee to help decide the best use for the funds.

Published October 13, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield considers uses for American Rescue Plan Act funds

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Part of the American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law earlier this year included billions of dollars in aid for state and local governments.

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser booster club seeks contributions to complete work on barrier-free park

FRASER — The Fraser First Booster Club is hosting a fundraising initiative to compensate for not being able to host most of its fundraisers in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Community gathers for first pickleball tournament in Clinton Township

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Community gathers for first pickleball tournament in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Pickleball courts have been in Clinton Township for about three years, but it wasn’t until last month a formal tournament took place.

Published October 7, 2021

Woodward Talk

Geary Park gets outdoor fitness equipment installed

FERNDALE — Geary Park in Ferndale received a significant upgrade recently when outdoor fitness equipment was installed.

Published September 22, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fundraiser held for Clinton Township inclusive playground

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Over 100 people gathered in support of a future inclusive playground in Clinton Township the evening of Sept. 16.

Southfield officials laud continued development of City Centre Trail

Published September 21, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield officials laud continued development of City Centre Trail

SOUTHFIELD — As the City Centre Trail continues to evolve, officials say that the project has succeeded in enhancing the heart of Southfield with a vibrant “downtown” vibe.