Published January 8, 2021
ROSEVILLE — A 2003 Roseville High School graduate is sharing his life-changing experience of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
Read MorePublished December 20, 2020
GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The vehicular bridge at Lake Front Park on Jefferson Avenue will receive a makeover.
Read MorePublished December 18, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished December 18, 2020
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Bear Creek Nature Park and Marsh View Park in Oakland Township will soon get permanent restroom facilities.
Read MorePublished December 17, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished December 8, 2020
TROY — Troy locals will be able to walk in a winter wonderland soon at a new trail at Sylvan Glen Lake Park.
Read MorePublished December 8, 2020
BERKLEY — After years of development, the city of Berkley began improvements on one of its parks back in the fall.
Read MorePublished December 4, 2020
EASTPOINTE — A new statue celebrating equality has been approved for installation in Eastpointe’s Kennedy Park.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2020
FRASER — McKinley Barrier-Free Park in Fraser is set to get another addition in the spring.
Read MorePublished November 17, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished November 9, 2020
BIRMINGHAM — With more than 70% of the vote, Birmingham’s electorate made a clear statement Tuesday, Nov. 3: Yep, we like parks.
Read MorePublished November 9, 2020
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%.
Read MorePublished November 6, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished November 6, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 27, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 23, 2020
WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the past two years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has helped host an appreciation event for veterans.
Read MorePublished October 21, 2020
TROY — A permanent home for hoots has started to take root at Troy’s nature center.
Read MorePublished October 20, 2020
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.
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