Outdoor Recreation

Feature Story A grand opening celebration for the Community Garden at Nelson Park is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Parks and Recreation

PHOTOS: Take a peek at the Sterling Heights Community Garden ahead of its grand opening

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 24, 2025
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Parks and Recreation

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
Feature Story LittleGuide Detroit Stroller Roll 2024 Entrepreneurship

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 19, 2025
Longform Children play during a campout at Eliza Howell Park. Community Development

Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Metro Detroiters, from students to elders

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2024
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Diversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Development News The Sterling Heights Skate Park opened in November of 2017 — the first cornerstone amenity that was completed on the Recreating Recreation timeline. Community Development

Sterling Heights parks and recreation director named president-elect of this statewide organization

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
Feature Story Oak Park Community Development

Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city

Sierra OkoniewskiMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Roxana Park Community Development

How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights

Genevieve FoxThursday, September 19, 2024
Longform People plant trees during a volunteer work day at Palmer Park in Detroit. Healthy Communities

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.

Patrick DunnWednesday, September 18, 2024
Development News Martin Road Park in Ferndale. Community Development

Pickleball courts (and lots more) coming to this Ferndale neighborhood park

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 12, 2024
Longform Teens with the BuildOn Program in Detroit pose during their summer campout at Scout Hollow Campground in Rouge Park, coordinated by Detroit Outdoors. Kids and Education

Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping

Patrick DunnMonday, August 26, 2024
Longform A Camp Carpenter participant works on a project with a counselor at Carpenter Park in Detroit. Community Development

Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods

Patrick DunnThursday, August 15, 2024
Development News The Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is located at 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd. in Southfield. Community Development

Southfield celebrates improvements at the recently reopened Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 8, 2024
Longform People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park. Healthy Communities

How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnFriday, July 19, 2024
Feature Story Oak Park Economic Development

'A city of yes,' Oak Park celebrates progress with plans for new hub, Juneteenth events

Blake WoodruffSaturday, June 15, 2024
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