Parks & Recreation

Published January 8, 2021

Roseville High grad completes 2,650-mile hike

ROSEVILLE — A 2003 Roseville High School graduate is sharing his life-changing experience of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Published December 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Lake Front Park vehicular bridge to be replaced

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The vehicular bridge at Lake Front Park on Jefferson Avenue will receive a makeover.

Residents express frustration after parks dept. shut down

Published December 18, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser residents express frustration after parks department shut down

FRASER — Following a decision to shut down the city’s parks and recreation department and letting go of its longtime director, Fraser residents are wondering what the future looks like.

Published December 18, 2020

Rochester Post

State grants will fund permanent restrooms at local parks

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Bear Creek Nature Park and Marsh View Park in Oakland Township will soon get permanent restroom facilities.

Published December 17, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Playscape, pavilion, pathways could come to Puffin Park

STERLING HEIGHTS — Puffin Park could eventually gain some new pathways and amenities as part of a development plan the Sterling Heights City Council recently passed, but more must happen before those changes become a reality.

Published December 8, 2020

Troy Times

Sylvan Glen Lake Park trail open

TROY — Troy locals will be able to walk in a winter wonderland soon at a new trail at Sylvan Glen Lake Park.

Published December 8, 2020

Woodward Talk

Construction on Berkley park makes strides in fall

BERKLEY — After years of development, the city of Berkley began improvements on one of its parks back in the fall.

The Eastpointe City Council recently approved plans for a statue at Kennedy Park that was put forward by Eastpointe Advocates Supporting Equality.

Published December 4, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe residents group moves forward with equality statue

EASTPOINTE — A new statue celebrating equality has been approved for installation in Eastpointe’s Kennedy Park.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Normandy Oaks Park slowly moving toward completion

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 31, the city of Royal Oak and Oakland County partnered to offer walk-throughs at the future site of Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd., near Crooks and Normandy roads. Several families made the stroll in Halloween costumes.

Twp. Parks & Rec mixing up options for holidays

Published November 20, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation mixing up options for holidays

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In light of the times, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation continues to try to offer the community events that are both fun and safe.

Published November 20, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Sand activity board to be installed at McKinley Park in 2021

FRASER — McKinley Barrier-Free Park in Fraser is set to get another addition in the spring.

Signs like this one, seen at the splash pad at Kensington Metropark, helped visitors know how far they should social distance while using Huron-Clinton Metroparks in 2020.

Published November 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Huron-Clinton Metroparks see 2020 attendance surge

METRO DETROIT — With outdoors seemingly safer places to have distanced gatherings than inside, Huron-Clinton Metroparks saw attendance increase this year as metro Detroit residents looked for a place to safely get out of the house.

Published November 9, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham easily passes parks bond

BIRMINGHAM — With more than 70% of the vote, Birmingham’s electorate made a clear statement Tuesday, Nov. 3: Yep, we like parks.

Published November 9, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Parks millage renewal passes

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the first time in the park system’s nearly 55-year history, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department asked residents to vote to increase its operating millage by about 50%.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

New sidewalk mural brings interactive touch to Civic Center Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new mural that resembles a game of hopscotch invites park-goers to play along as they walk the trail at Civic Center Park.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Second outdoor mural in Madison Heights completed at Rosie’s Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — The first outdoor mural in the city of Madison Heights garnered statewide attention when it was completed on the shelter building at Civic Center Park in 2019, earning Madison Heights a place in the final four of the Michigan Municipal Leagues’s prestigious Community Excellence Awards.

The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department has unveiled its new programs and classes for November and December, which include, youth sports clinics, dance classes and family activities, among others. Pictured, kids play at Inglenook Park before the weather turns.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield Parks and Rec launches new programs, classes

SOUTHFIELD — Whether you’re a senior just looking to get out or a young adult trying to find an opportunity for physical activity, the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department has a program for you.

Attendees are pictured at a previous Veterans Day appreciation event at the Orchard Mall.

Published October 23, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Parks set to host lunch giveaway for veterans

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the past two years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has helped host an appreciation event for veterans.

Assistant Naturalist Christina Funk introduces Samantha the owl and also expresses her gratitude and enthusiasm for a permanent owl structure during an Oct. 14 groundbreaking ceremony at the Stage Nature Center in Troy.

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Work begins on owl structure at Troy nature center

TROY — A permanent home for hoots has started to take root at Troy’s nature center.

Published October 20, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Seasonal contest brings out creativity in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While the turnout wasn’t as large as expected, the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department held its fourth annual scarecrow contest Oct. 9.