Parks & Recreation

Published December 13, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Vents installed at Prince Drewry Park to alleviate methane

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, at least eight vents were in the midst of being installed at Prince Drewry Park, located on Quinn Road in Clinton Township, as a method to alleviate methane gas.

Published December 11, 2019

Southfield Sun

Lathrup Village hosts public input session for parks and recreation plan

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Residents were invited to an open house recently to speak their mind on what they would like to see in the future of Lathrup Village’s parks and recreation offerings.

Published December 10, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Sullivan Park getting new play equipment

ROYAL OAK — Thanks to approximately $550,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding, four Royal Oak parks will soon see improvements.

For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew Mertens, of Macomb Township, constructed a Santa bench for the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Published November 22, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Eagle Scout project benefits parks dept.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — When the Jolly Old Elf visits the Macomb Township Recreation Department Dec. 3 for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, he’ll be sitting in comfort and style, thanks to Matthew Mertens.

Published November 5, 2019

Farmington Press

Pickleball’s growing popularity creates need for more courts, all-age programs

FARMINGTON HILLS — If you’ve wandered by the Costick Activities Center gymnasium on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning, or a Tuesday afternoon, you might have seen a group of seniors playing a racquet sport you don’t recognize.

Published October 28, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Grant money to benefit Fraser park with new sensory garden

FRASER — Another year of grant writing has led to more good news for the Fraser community.

Published October 28, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township boy inspired many during his 11 years of life

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township family is holding memories of their son close, as they said goodbye to him Oct. 10 at just 11 years old.

Published October 25, 2019

Madison - Park News

New playscape dedicated at Scout-McPherson Park

HAZEL PARK — The charitably funded, community-built, state-of-the-art playscape at one of Hazel Park’s most centrally located green spaces recently had its official dedication ceremony, although its various amenities — among them slides, a climbing wall, a mirror maze and more — have been open to children and their families since midsummer.

Published October 22, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township hoopla celebrates Halloween

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Halloween can be a bit creepy for some, which is why a recent event focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere.

Published October 21, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Barrier-free playground breaks ground in park

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township celebrated the groundbreaking of a barrier-free playground in one of its parks Oct. 14.

Published October 14, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby adding thousands of feet of sidewalks this year

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is adding to the walkability of the township this year through the installation of thousands of feet of new sidewalks.

Published October 14, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Big Bird Run to return to Eastpointe and Roseville for 41st year

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Big Bird Run, one of the Eastpointe and Roseville community’s longest-running traditions, is returning.

Published October 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 2, 2019

Rochester Post

Oakland Township seeks input on parks and rec plan

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Officials are revising the township’s parks and recreation master plan and want residents’ input to help shape goals, objectives and potential projects for the next five years.

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Dog usage of Osius Park could be limited or eliminated

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores’ practice of allowing residents to let their dogs roam Osius Park without a leash during the winter may soon be a thing of the past.

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park dog park proposal turns into a dogfight

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A proposed dog park at Patterson Park sparked intense debate during a Sept. 23 Grosse Pointe Park City Council meeting.

Huntington Woods-based artist Daniel Cascardo stands beside his newly unveiled mural at Eagle Plaza Sept. 25. Local families helped color in the mural’s lines at the inaugural Family Pride event at the Royal Oak Farmers Market June 12.

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak unveils community mural during history event

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 25, Mayor Michael Fournier and Huntington Woods-based artist Daniel Cascardo unveiled a mural at Eagle Plaza to celebrate the 200th anniversary of territorial Gov. Lewis Cass naming the city of Royal Oak.

Published September 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County parks 2020 budget features local splash pad upgrades

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is always dreaming up new fun activities for residents to enjoy, like the new archery range, the upcoming off-road vehicle park and family-friendly programming.

Published September 30, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

New Shelby activity center welcomes public with grand opening

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township held a grand opening celebration for its new activity and senior center Sept. 28.

Published September 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Trees taken down in Garbutt Park found to have hollow insides

FERNDALE — A little more sun has been hitting the grounds of Garbutt Park recently as a number of trees had to come down due to, as of now, unknown reasons.