Published February 25, 2021
FARMINGTON HILLS — Though the pandemic shut down much of the fun in 2020, the Farmington Hills Special Services Department was able to provide some much-needed relief.
Read MorePublished February 24, 2021
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is seeking public input on proposed projects at Stony Creek Metropark that are being submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Grants program.
Read MorePublished February 24, 2021
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Trail users will soon have a new place to access the northern end of the Paint Creek Trail.
Read MorePublished February 23, 2021
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission is encouraging people to head outdoors with a new online tool.
Read MorePublished February 22, 2021
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The 32-year-old Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark has undergone a facelift thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2021
MADISON HEIGHTS — Birthday parties, grad parties, family gatherings, retirements and more can now be hosted at the two park buildings in Madison Heights, following a vote by the City Council to make them available for rental.
Read MorePublished January 28, 2021
FERNDALE — The development of a splash pad in Martin Road Park will be delayed by a year.
Read MorePublished 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.
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