Parks & Recreation

Work has been halted for a time at the Blossom Heath bathroom while engineers develop a plan to make sure the building’s foundation could support the new additions.

Published July 19, 2019

Landfill under foundation increases bathroom renovation costs in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While work had been ongoing to renovate the bathroom on the eastern edge of Blossom Heath Park into a larger facility with an observation deck, the building was found to be sitting on 12 feet of landfill material.

Published July 16, 2019

Rochester Post

Public input wanted on Paint Creek Trail recreation master plan

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Paint Creek Trailways Commission is revising its recreational master plan and would like citizen input on potential trail improvements.

Published July 16, 2019

Woodward Talk

New skate park at Geary Park getting a lot of attention

FERNDALE — After several weeks of development, the skate park in Ferndale has been completed and skaters are lining up to drop into the bowl. The skate park at Geary Park features various rails, bowl curves and other street skating elements for people to enjoy.

The Fraser Fire Department leads the Fraser City Parade Sunday, July 22, starting at Fraser High School and going along Garfield Road until they reached Fraser City Hall. Despite rainfall, hundreds of people reportedly lined the streets to watch.

Published July 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser Lions Carnival kicks off July 18

FRASER — The biggest yearly event in Fraser is coming back with a full slate of activities for children, adults and families alike.

Published July 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Students with special needs to use Grosse Pointe Shores pool for summer program

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Children, teens and adults with special needs will again be able to use the pool at Osius Park in Grosse Pointe Shores for a portion of their summer program.

On June 20, Macomb Township purchased Wade Nursery on the east side of Romeo Plank Road, north of 23 Mile Road. The garden center will close in the coming months after 55 years of business at the location.

Published July 9, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township purchases Wade Nursery

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The soon-to-be former site of Wade Nursery has been bought by Macomb Township.

Published July 5, 2019

Madison - Park News

Improvements coming to Wildwood Park, trail at Friendship Woods

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has hired a contractor to install a new playscape at Wildwood Park, something that has been in the works for two years. A state grant is helping to pay for part of the project, which will have accessibility features for children with disabilities.

Published July 1, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Normandy Oaks construction delayed due to wet conditions

ROYAL OAK — Due to an especially soggy spring, construction that was initially slated for April on Normandy Oaks Park has not yet begun.

Clinton Township’s annual fireworks show is July 10 on the grounds of the Civic Center. Pictured is last year’s show.

Published June 28, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fireworks, music, inflatables and more in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Now in its 12th year of bringing fireworks to a community of more than 100,000 residents, the Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department continues to try and outdo itself.

Published June 26, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens unveils universally accessible kayak launch

MOUNT CLEMENS — Mount Clemens is now home to the Clinton River’s only universally accessible kayak launch. City and Macomb County officials, as well as those behind the fundraising effort that brought the launch to MacArthur Park on North River Road, gathered in the rain on June 20 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the unique site.

This map shows the layout of a proposed park at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads. Potential areas of the 28-acre park include a splash pool; a children’s playground; pavilions; a dog park; and tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts.

Published June 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb board hears presentation regarding 24 Mile Road park

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the June 12 Board of Trustees meeting, Macomb Township Parks Director Sal DiCaro and Jack Knowles, landscape architect from Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, presented an idea for a park at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published June 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley hires company to demolish ice arena

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved a contract with a Detroit company to demolish the city’s decades-old ice arena. At its June 17 meeting, the council approved the agreement with Inner City Contracting to conduct the demolition of the Berkley Ice Arena for a price not to exceed $287,837.

Published June 24, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Contractor chosen for Pioneer Park, scope being reduced

UTICA — The planned date for Utica’s new park — Pioneer Park — to be built, which includes the city’s first dog park, is quickly approaching and the city has big plans for it; however, some minor changes were made to the plan to make the costs more palatable for the city’s budget.

Published June 20, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County aims to revive archery at new range

OAKLAND COUNTY — Families were invited out to Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston June 15 for an introductory open house at the new archery range.

Published June 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Adult special needs recreation club formed in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Following the success of the Frosted Formal, two members of the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department are working to bring more opportunities for socialization to special needs adults living in the city.

Published June 11, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Groundbreaking marks construction of mini-golf course

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — After almost four years in the making, there will soon be a new miniature golf course at Lake Front Park for Grosse Pointe Woods residents and their guests to enjoy.

Published June 11, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Mill Park presents Clinton Township with conservation, recreation opportunities

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An agreement for a parcel of land with limited access is on the verge of being finalized.

Published June 7, 2019

Madison - Park News

New playground comes together at Scout Park

HAZEL PARK — The community is coming together to build something special at Scout Park — and more volunteers are needed. At press time, the installation of the new playground at Hazel Park’s most centrally located green space was set for June 10-15.

Published June 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Cities seeking grant for intercommunity bike trail

EASTPOINTE/ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — The cities of Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores and Warren are considering plans for a new bike path that would span the three communities and connect to the region’s larger bike path network.

Published June 3, 2019

Woodward Talk

Fundraiser brings in $7,000 for Rackham Golf Course

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A fundraiser held at Rackham Golf Course raised thousands of dollars to improve the grounds of the course. A pair of Huntington Woods residents organized the fundraiser, which brought in $7,000 to improve the course. The event, called the Short Game Skills Challenge, was a 36-hole, par-3 tournament and was held May 18.