Outdoor Recreation

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
Feature Story This young sapling recently planted in Sterling Heights could reach great heights come 2040. Community Development

Sterling Heights' Visioning 2040 plan authorized for ballot proposal this November

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 6, 2024
Longform An Everyone in the Pool swimming lesson. Healthy Communities

Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 28, 2024
Longform Cyclists gear up for a ride with Programs to Educate All Cyclists. Healthy Communities

Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation

Patrick DunnMonday, April 29, 2024
Development News x Community Development

Downtown Farmington announces plans for new park at historic site

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
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