Parks & Recreation

FH Special Services reflects on 2020, looks to 2021

Published February 25, 2021

Farmington Hills Special Services reflects on 2020, looks to 2021

FARMINGTON HILLS — Though the pandemic shut down much of the fun in 2020, the Farmington Hills Special Services Department was able to provide some much-needed relief.

Published February 24, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Metroparks seeking public input on proposed grant projects at Stony Creek

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is seeking public input on proposed projects at Stony Creek Metropark that are being submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Grants program.

Published February 24, 2021

Rochester Post

Oakland Township preps for new trailhead at north end of Paint Creek Trail

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Trail users will soon have a new place to access the northern end of the Paint Creek Trail.

Published February 23, 2021

Rochester Post

New online map helps visitors explore Oakland Township parks

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission is encouraging people to head outdoors with a new online tool.

Published February 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

A whole new world for Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The 32-year-old Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark has undergone a facelift thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Published February 8, 2021

Madison - Park News

Park buildings now available for rental in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — Birthday parties, grad parties, family gatherings, retirements and more can now be hosted at the two park buildings in Madison Heights, following a vote by the City Council to make them available for rental.

Published January 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Splash pad project at Ferndale park delayed to 2022

FERNDALE — The development of a splash pad in Martin Road Park will be delayed by a year.

Published January 8, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

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.