Parks & Recreation

Published October 12, 2018

Advertiser Times

Salter Park in Harper Woods to allow dogs

HARPER WOODS — Salter Park in Harper Woods is going to the dogs.

Tom Wolfe, left, of Sterling Heights, and Frank Muschong, of Sterling Heights, tee off at Sylvan Glen Golf Course Oct. 5.

Published October 9, 2018

Troy Times

City: Billy Casper Golf is on par

TROY — Billy Casper Golf will continue to manage the two city-owned golf courses after the Troy City Council unanimously approved a five-year contract with options for two five-year renewals at its Sept. 24 meeting.

Published October 2, 2018

Royal Oak Review

New play equipment coming to Realtor Park in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Thanks to a local association of Realtors, Realtor Park, off North Main Street at East Sunnybrook Drive, will receive new play equipment, six benches, two picnic tables and other upgrades this month.

Published October 2, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

RARE to host 40th annual Big Bird Run

ROSEVILLE — The Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe is inviting members of the community to lace up their running shoes and join it for its 40th annual Big Bird Run Nov. 11.

Published October 1, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica DDA supports adding emergency phones to improve park safety

UTICA — The Utica Downtown Development Authority at its Sept. 27 meeting discussed possibly installing emergency phones to keep the city’s parks and trails a safe destination for anyone who visits them.

Published September 25, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township takes over Nicholson Nature Center

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 18, the James B. and Ann V. Nicholson Nature Center Floodplain Conservation Easement was rededicated to recognize a partnership between Clinton Township and Macomb County.

Published September 18, 2018

Rochester Post

Boardwalk renovation planned

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Township officials plan to renovate the boardwalk pathway along the west side of Adams Road, south of Silverbell Road, this fall.

Published September 18, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak family turns heartbreak into healing

ROYAL OAK — “The grief doesn’t get smaller, but our love will grow bigger.”

Published September 14, 2018

Advertiser Times

Belle Isle Conservancy invites public to help Polish the Jewel

DETROIT — The Belle Isle Conservancy is inviting people from across the Detroit area to join the group for its Polish the Jewel fundraiser.

Published September 11, 2018

Rochester Post

Open houses to celebrate fall

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Three upcoming Lost Lake Nature Center events will feature fall open houses designed for the entire family.

Published September 11, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills breaks ground on Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Construction on the city’s first new park in 25 years is now underway in Rochester Hills. Community leaders officially broke ground on the 130-acre Innovation Hills Park, located north of Hamlin Road, east of Adams Road, Aug. 30.

Published September 4, 2018

Rochester Post

Guided park tours to explore natural areas

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Discover a hidden Stony Creek overlook and learn the secrets of pine barrens and kettle lakes during two free guided park tours this fall.

Published September 4, 2018

Woodward Talk

Community meeting discusses skate park design elements

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is moving forward with its skate park plans, and a meeting was called with community members to gather ideas on what the park could feature. A large group of residents and skaters came to B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale on Wednesday, Aug.Read More

Published August 31, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica hosts town hall meeting on proposed Pioneer Park

UTICA — The city of Utica held a town hall meeting Aug. 28 at Utica City Hall to discuss plans for the proposed Pioneer Park on land located to the north of Eppler Junior High School, where Hahn Street ends.

Published August 29, 2018

Troy Times

New trail heads north from dog park to Historic Village in Troy

TROY — You can walk, bike, skate or blade from the Troy Civic Center campus to the P. Terry and Barbara Knight Park to the new trail that starts at the Daisy Knight Dog Park.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Park developments aim for accessibility

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public can add input to accessibility plans for two new township park projects during an upcoming workshop.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Donations sought for finishing touches at Gallagher Creek Park

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Donations for benches, picnic tables and a native plant garden are sought for Gallagher Creek Park.

Published August 21, 2018

Woodward Talk

Skate park funds get approval, possibly new location

FERNDALE — Ferndale moved one step closer to adding a skate park to its city, though where it will be located now is up in the air. The Ferndale City Council approved at its Aug.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

Rochester Post

Park open houses feature free kayaking

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Residents young and old discovered the secrets of Lost Lake and its surrounding wetlands with kayaks and fishing nets July 29 at Lost Lake Nature Park.

Published July 31, 2018

Rochester Post

Stony Creek Metropark’s Shelden Trails to get a facelift

ROCHESTER HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelden Trails at Stony Creek Metropark will soon be redeveloped, according to Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority officials.