Parks & Recreation

Published May 26, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Some good, some sad news from Oakland Parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state’s stay-at-home order directed residents to do just that: stay home. But there are some exceptions to that rule, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department officials said they hope to help county families ease their stir-craziness with some safe fun in the open air.

Published May 26, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores applies for grant for new lighting at Kyte Monroe

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores is looking to improve the lighting at Kyte Monroe Memorial Park on Harper Avenue with help from a grant through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Published May 26, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

No concerts in Veterans Memorial Park in St. Clair Shores for 2020

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The sultry sounds of summer typically include rock and roll, country, and funk music filling Veterans Memorial Park and the surrounding area on Wednesday nights.

Published May 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park parks open this weekend, but activities limited

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The COVID-19 pandemic means Grosse Pointe Park residents won’t be able to enjoy many amenities at their parks over the Memorial Day weekend.

Published April 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New kayak landing coming to Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Kayakers along the Clinton River will soon have a spot to take a break, eat some lunch and charge their phones.

Published March 30, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Pleasant Ridge to receive $400,000 from MDOT for Woodward Avenue bike path

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, also known as SEMCOG, recently announced that it has awarded $6.5 million in Transportation Alternatives Program grant funding for 12 projects.

Brian Kay stands before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees March 2 after learning he was unanimously selected to take over as the next director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Published March 18, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New Parks and Recreation director chosen in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — This July, Brian Kay will have spent six years within the Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica Parks and Recreation to host parent-child dance in May

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Parks and Recreation will bring families together for a new type of fun night out that will be full of memories.

Published March 13, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Ready to play?

MOUNT CLEMENS — When today’s leaders were kids, getting outside and playing, either with organized sports or just pickup games with friends, was commonplace.

Published March 12, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers new pass trade up program

METRO DETROIT — The metroparks’ new Pass Trade Up program allows park visitors to trade in their daily park passes for discounts off a 2020 annual pass.

Published March 10, 2020

Woodward Talk

Despite changes, Ferndale council approves Schiffer Park improvements

FERNDALE — Improvements to Schiffer Park finally will be on the way this year, after the Ferndale City Council unanimously approved a bid proposal for work on the site.

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Director Frank Pizzo is retiring March 27.

Published March 3, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Director Frank Pizzo to retire

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Director Frank Pizzo will be retiring March 27 after about 32 years of working in the department.

Published February 25, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township and Mount Clemens vie for zoo's nature center

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS – More than two years after a regional nature center was originally announced, a couple of local communities are hoping to get the project moving in their direction.

Published February 17, 2020

Farmington Press

6 local restaurants join community fundraiser for Flanders Park

FARMINGTON — A fundraiser that began as a grassroots, neighborhood-funded project to bring a new playscape to Flanders Park has picked up support from the Farmington Area Jaycees and six local businesses.

Published February 14, 2020

Warren Weekly

Plans for Iron Belle Trail segments in Warren moving forward

WARREN — The map for the state’s Iron Belle Trail is closer to completion.

Published February 11, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Two Fraser parks to receive upgrades

FRASER — A couple of city parks are on the agenda for upgrades this calendar year.

City Engineer Bill Huotari, Public Works Director Kurt Bovensiep, City Manager Mark Miller and project manager Ashely Levin take a look in August 2018 at the walking path that starts at the Daisy Knight Dog Park and goes to 17 Mile Road, just east of the Troy Historic Village.

Published February 5, 2020

Troy Times

Splash pad, multiuse trails round out new parks and rec plan

TROY — Splash pads, trails, concerts, shows, exercise and family activities topped the list of what those surveyed want for parks and recreation activities in Troy.

Published February 5, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Downtown Royal Oak park to move forward with relocation of memorial

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 27, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 5-2 to move forward with the proposed Glade A design for the 2-acre downtown park, which will be located where the current City Hall and Police Department stand.

A rendering illustrates what Henry Ford Health System’s medical outpatient center will look like once it is completed this year. On Jan. 27, the city approved a 10-year, $500,000 sponsorship agreement with the hospital for the new downtown park.

Published February 5, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Henry Ford secures major sponsorship of downtown park

ROYAL OAK — In a 6-1 vote Jan. 27, the Royal Oak City Commission approved a 10-year, $500,000 sponsorship agreement with Henry Ford Health System for the new downtown park.

Published January 29, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak DDA supports downtown park plan

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 15, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority unanimously voiced support for Glade A as the preferred concept plan for the proposed 2-acre downtown park to be located where the current City Hall and Police Department now stand.

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