Parks & Recreation

Published September 22, 2021

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.

Published September 20, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills makes history with Hills 275 Trailhead

FARMINGTON HILLS — Back in 2016, Farmington Hills Deputy Director of Special Services Bryan Farmer was heading home and trying to find the quickest route to get there.

Published September 8, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Community previews new Clinton Township splash pad

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A fun final summer vacation sendoff for youngsters was provided as the school year begins.

Published September 7, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Take the SMART way to Lake St. Clair Metropark

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Although there are 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks in southeast Michigan, transportation is a barrier for some seeking recreation.

Published September 3, 2021

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods makes moves to install exercise equipment in Reynolds Park

HUNTINGTON WOODS — One of Huntington Woods’ parks will be on the receiving end of new outdoor fitness equipment.

Novi resident and library cardholder Marcia Davis stands in front of the Lakeshore Lending Library, Michigan’s first self-service library kiosk, at Lakeshore Park.

Published August 28, 2021

Novi Note

Self-service library kiosk opens at Lakeshore Park

NOVI — Library lovers, readers and cinephiles have a new space to check out popular materials on the city’s north end at Lakeshore Park.

St. Clair Shores is entering into a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to make improvements to the playground and bathroom at Brys Park.

Published August 27, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Agreement approved for MDNR grant work at Brys Park in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two years after being awarded a Land and Water Conservation Grant, the city of St. Clair Shores has signed a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to renovate the playground and bathrooms at Brys Park.

Published August 26, 2021

Novi Note

Novi unveils new inclusive playground at Ella Mae Power Park

NOVI — A new inclusive playground built by the city at Ella Mae Power Park has something for everyone, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Muck believes, including seniors and those who have physical or cognitive disabilities.

The city of Troy is hosting a naming competition for its new Town Center Park, located on the city’s municipal campus. The revamped site will include space for public events such as farmers markets, and outdoor movies and concerts.

Published August 25, 2021

Troy Times

Troy hosts naming competition for new town center park

TROY — The Troy community is asking residents to get involved and submit names for the city’s new town center park that is being added to the Civic Center Complex near Livernois and 16 Mile roads.

Published August 25, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington begins improvements to Drake Park

FARMINGTON — The city of Farmington has begun significant improvements to one of its parks.

Published August 14, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Memorial Tree Program continues in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Residents have found a way to remember their loved ones through the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Tree Commission’s Memorial Tree Program.

Published August 13, 2021

Metro

Metroparks seek public input on new regional swim program

METRO DETROIT — Residents of southeastern Michigan have an opportunity to help guide a new regional water safety and swim initiative.

Published August 11, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Membership, admission fees to increase at Recreation Center

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Come Sept. 1, people will pay a little more to use the Macomb Township Recreation Center.

Published August 11, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Site plan approved for Macomb Township park

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A plan for a new Macomb Township park marches on.

Master plan survey results show need to focus on parks, green spaces

Published August 10, 2021

Troy Times

Master plan survey results show need to focus on parks, green spaces

TROY — Troy Planning Commission members met with city Planning Director Brent Savidant and the city’s planning consultant, Ben Carlisle, of Carlisle, Wortman & Associates, July 13 to discuss the results and responses to the commission’s recent master plan survey, which was initiated May 27.

Drew Callahan, 2, inspects the inside of the car while brother Brady looks on. The car was for sale, and the Callahans thought they’d check it out.

Published July 30, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township youngsters work in business for a day at yard sale

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For almost three hours, children had the chance to buy, sell and trade toys and games.

Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations will be performing at the Anton Art Center and Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission’s SatARTday program at Kennedy Park on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Published July 29, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Music and dance SatARTday program coming to Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The Anton Arts Center is teaming up with Eastpointe’s Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to bring the center’s Sat- ARTday programming outdoors with its SatARTday: Music and Dance! event Aug. 14.

Published July 28, 2021

Metro

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.