Explore: Ataturk Park in Wixom Combines Turkish Heritage and Nature
The park has a trail that takes visitors through a patch of woods that is perfect for quiet reflection, with signs for stories and education.
VIDEO: Orion Community Celebrates New Concession Stand at Miracle Field
The Concession Stand is one of many efforts that have brought the community together to support those with special needs at the custom-designed playing field.
New on Nine Mile: Oak Park Invests in Playgrounds, People Power, & Placemaking
Features such as playgrounds and public art also are part of creating an environment where drivers naturally slow down and pay more attention. The features are part of overall efforts to slow traffic, improve safety, and welcome those on foot, bicycle, wheelchair, stroller etc.
New Fitness Equipment and More at Ferndale’s Geary Park
“Parks are a gathering place for families. For friends new and old. For residents to come and visit. Just a place to feel free and at one with nature…”
Explore: Innovation Hills Park in Rochester Hills
Innovation Hills is located at 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills.
Ferndale Bank Robbery Suspect Found Hiding in Tunnel Slide at Park
On scene investigation revealed the suspect arrived in the area on foot and fled northeast across 9 Mile Rd.
Explore: Lakeshore Park in Novi
Explore: Lakeshore Park in Novi (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 4, 2019) Novi, MI- Even in dreary winter weather, parks like Lakeshore Park in Novi have plenty to delight the senses. Located at 301 S. Lake Street, Lakeshore Park boasts two kids’ play areas as well as trails for hiking and mountain bikes. The trails lead…
Basketball, Fitness Station and More Proposed for Ferndale’s Geary Park
Basketball, Fitness Station and More Proposed for Ferndale’s Geary Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 17, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The process of re-imagining Ferndale Parks continues Monday night at City Council considers approving Phase I plans for Geary Park, located at Pinecrest and Earle Blvd. If approved, work will begin in 2019 and is expected…
Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield
Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Southfield, MI- A one mile trail through deer-filled woods and wetlands is a great way to enjoy a morning, and Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield offers up a delightful place for it. Visitors are first greeted by an area of large…
Hazel Park Celebrates New Fitness Park (video)
Hazel Park Celebrates New Fitness Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park community came together Saturday for a ribbon-cutting at the new Legacy Fitness Park inside Green Acres park on the city’s NW side. Former Hazel Park Councilperson Cindy Hutchinson spearheaded the effort to have a fitness…
Pleasant Ridge to Keep Hoops, Add Time Out Policy
Pleasant Ridge to Keep Hoops, Add Time Out Policy (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – The Pleasant Ridge Recreation Commission voted Monday to open the basketball court at Gainsboro Park with a new policy to be put in place. “If we have three reported incidents within any rolling 14 day period,…
Pleasant Ridge to Keep Hoops, Add Time Out Policy
Pleasant Ridge to Keep Hoops, Add Time Out Policy (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – The Pleasant Ridge Recreation Commission voted Monday to open the basketball court at Gainsboro Park with a new policy to be put in place. “If we have three reported incidents within any rolling 14 day period,…
Pleasant Ridge Residents See Gains at Gainsboro Park
Pleasant Ridge Residents See Gains at Gainsboro Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 3, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Gainsboro Park in Pleasant Ridge is looking glorious after residents invested in a ten-year million dollar parks bond to improve the stretch of land adjacent to the railroad tracks. Oakland County Times (then oc115) last checked on…
Search for Bats in Royal Oak Aug. 3
Search for Bats in Royal Oak Aug. 3 (Event Page) Searchng for Bats Event – Date & Time: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 – 10:45am “Searchng for Bats” is being held at the arboretum on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 beginning at 8:45 pm. Meet at the north end of the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center (3500 Marais)…
Berkley: Angell Park Play Structure Open for Business
Berkley: Angell Park Play Structure Open for Business (City of Berkley, June 3, 2016) Warmer weather calls for more outdoor play time and the new structure at Angell Park is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine! The City of Berkley and Berkley School District announce the structure is now open for business. Students at…
Royal Oak Volunteers Plant 20 New Trees in Gunn-Dwyer Park
Royal Oak Volunteers Plant 20 New Trees in Gunn-Dwyer Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) Gunn-Dwyer Park in Royal Oak has 20 new trees thanks to ReLeaf Michigan and the DTE Foundation. ReLeaf works with cities to access where trees might be needed and to make it happen. Saturday the group did plantings in…
Huntington Woods Movies in Park: Spiderman 2 Aug. 11
Huntington Woods Movies in Park: Spiderman 2 Aug. 11 (Event Listing) Two movies will be shown in Scotia Park beginning at dusk (8:30 p.m.) starting in August. August 4th will feature “The Lego Movie” and “Spiderman 2” will be shown on August 11th. Join your neighbors and support the Tri-Community Coalition who will be…
Pleasant Ridge: A Sweet Beginning for Gainsboro Park Planning Process
Pleasant Ridge: A Sweet Beginning for Gainsboro Park Planning Process (C. Proxmire, July 20, 2015) Citizen engagement goes well with ice cream and Bubble Soccer. At least this is how it seemed at the community planning session about the future of Gainsboro Park in Pleasant Ridge. Over 250 residents met at the park Thursday night…
A Park is Growing in Downtown Pontiac, Crowdfunding Could Capture Matching Grant
A Park is Growing in Downtown Pontiac, Crowdfunding Could Capture Matching Grant (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2015) In the empty space between two office building on North Saginaw Street (across from Thrifty Pharmacy) sits a vacant lot of dirt and debris that could one day blossom into a community green space. The Downtown Pontiac…
A Park is Growing in Downtown Pontiac, Crowdfunding Could Capture Matching Grant
A Park is Growing in Downtown Pontiac, Crowdfunding Could Capture Matching Grant (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2015) In the empty space between two office building on North Saginaw Street (across from Thrifty Pharmacy) sits a vacant lot of dirt and debris that could one day blossom into a community green space. The Downtown Pontiac…