Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit’s parks at a grassroots level
Park stewardship organizations help neighborhood residents to advocate for the improvements they want to see in their parks.
The Power of Parks
This series explores how parks serve as engines of exploration, education, play, and equity. It was started by Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Wayne County Parks and Recreation, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, City of Detroit, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and is currently funded by Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the City of Detroit.
Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs
A new initiative called Metroparks and Me will fundraise for a program that offers free swimming lessons and another that provides supplemental science lessons in under-resourced classrooms.
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation
Parks systems across Southeast Michigan are working to eliminate barriers and make outdoor recreation a more easily accessible experience for residents with disabilities.
Here’s how Detroiters are working to ensure residents benefit from the Joe Louis Greenway
A robust community engagement process is informing greenway development in myriad ways, ensuring that the greenway reflects residents' history, serves their needs, and offers them economic opportunity.
Equity initiatives seek to make Southeast Michigan parks better, safer, and more welcoming for all
Southeast Michigan parks' equity initiatives vary depending on the communities they serve, but they have similar positive results for all residents.
