Parks & Recreation

Published April 11, 2021

Ferndale to apply for grants for Wilson, Martin Road park projects in 2023

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council recently took up the subject of grant applications to help fund park projects at Martin Road and Wilson parks

Published April 10, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley invites community to rename Oxford/Merchants Park

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is holding a contest for a new name for Oxford/Merchants Park.

Published April 7, 2021

Rochester Post

Oakland Township secures funding to expand Lost Lake Nature Park

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township is one step closer to acquiring a 235-acre addition to its Lost Lake Nature Park.

Published April 7, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Officials: Waterfront Park to reopen in May

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After being closed for more than a year, Waterfront Park in Harrison Township is expected to reopen soon, according to officials.

Published April 2, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Crowdfunding campaign launched for water park at Shadyside

MOUNT CLEMENS — Cascade in the Shade could be coming to Mount Clemens.

Published March 30, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica reopens Davis Street Bridge after repairs

UTICA — The city of Utica announced that the repairs to the Davis Street Bridge, which required the bridge to be shut down for months, have been completed and the bridge reopened March 17.

Published March 25, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New gazebo being built at Pier Park

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Pier Park’s iconic gazebo met with the wrecking ball, but plans for a new one are in motion.

Published March 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Dog park location opponents ask Grosse Pointe Park to hold off on construction

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While many dog lovers say it’s long overdue, a forthcoming dog park at Patterson Park is still the subject of concern for some residents.

Published March 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Dock deterioration getting fixed this spring at Pier Park

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Dangerously deteriorated boards underneath the 900 dock at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms have led to replacement of the decking there this spring.

Published March 23, 2021

Warren Weekly

Playground project moves forward, seeks volunteers

WARREN — A disk swing, castle-style playscape, swings, slides, benches, stand-up spinner and more will soon welcome adventurous children at the Academy of Warren, or AOW, located at 13943 E. Eight Mile Road.

St. Clair Shores is applying for a grant to improve accessibility and add exercise equipment to Brys Park.

Published March 21, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores applies for grant for more improvements at Brys Park

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Following on the heels of successful applications, St. Clair Shores is seeking another grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund for exercise equipment and accessibility improvements at Brys Park.

Published March 20, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New playground equipment coming to three city parks in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A trip aboard a pirate ship, a shot at hockeytown and an afternoon in the jungle are all places kids’ imaginations will be able to take them this summer when three new themed playgrounds are constructed in St. Clair Shores parks.

Published March 17, 2021

Rochester Post

Oakland Township adds new trail loops to Watershed Ridge Park

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Park enthusiasts can enjoy the great outdoors on some new trails at Watershed Ridge Park in Oakland Township.

A large portion of the Southfield Parks and Garden Club’s work is done at the Emmanuel Community Farms. The club works with the farm to provide fresh produce for families in need in southeast Michigan.

Published March 12, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield Parks and Garden Club seeks new members and donations

SOUTHFIELD — If one thing has become obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that outdoor activity is important.

Parks and Rec adjusts to pandemic, offers new programs

Published March 11, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation adjusts to pandemic, offers new programs

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After planning and adapting programs to ever-changing executive orders, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department Director Brian Kay is “cautiously optimistic for the spring and summer.”

Published March 10, 2021

Woodward Talk

Tot Lot Park in Berkley to get new playground equipment

BERKLEY — One of Berkley’s many parks will be getting brand new playground equipment in the coming months.

Published March 10, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield seeks residents’ responses on how to improve local park

SOUTHFIELD — Before conducting a major city project, Southfield officials make it a point to get feedback from residents. With the Community Development Block Grant program, the city asked residents how they would like to see the community as a whole improve.

Published March 10, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak man issued warrant for violent threats in deer cull

ROYAL OAK — After an investigation into threats of violence against Huron-Clinton Metroparks police officers made via a phone call to the administration office, the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office issued a misdemeanor warrant to a 71-year-old Royal Oak man Feb. 23.