Parks and Recreation

Friends of the Rouge Fish

Sustainability

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities

Genevieve FoxThursday, May 29, 2025

Kids participate in a water safety class at Adams Butzel Complex in Detroit.

Parks and Recreation

Free swimming classes and equipment help improve water safety across Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnThursday, May 8, 2025

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

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

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