A few weeks ago my cousin and her family came to Michigan. We spent a few days exploring Detroit. We at lunch at one of the famous Coney Island restaurants. Then we happened upon the Lafayette Greens Urban Garden. The urban garden and green space is located at 132 West Lafayette. It is situated right off Michigan, Shelby, and Lafayette,…
Belle Isle Beach is located on the north shore of Belle Isle. The Detroit Beach offers nearby restrooms, concessions, & parking.
Delray Memorial Park in Detroit is a colorful boundless playground with wide open spaces for children to run and play. The park is located adjacent to the Delray Community Center at 420 Leigh in Detroit, Michigan, right off of I-75. The Delray Memorial park was made possible by a generous grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and other community supporters. …
As a native Wayne County resident, I found out about the existence of the Wayne County Family Aquatic Center only thanks to this sponsored opportunity! Located on Detroit’s East Side just off of I-94, the Aquatic Center has a taste of summer fun for everyone! Wayne County Family Aquatic Center12600 Chandler Park Dr.Detroit, MI 48213 As you enter the park, clean…
Dad Butler Playfield is a Boundless accessible playground where children of all abilities can visit and have fun for hours. The park is located at 2034 East Eight Mile Road in Detroit. This location is on the south side of 8 Mile Road, east of Dequindre. Park hours are from 7 am to 10 pm. Dad Butler Playfield The Dad…
Going to Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square in the winter is a magical experience. There is so much to see and do throughout the season. You don’t want to miss out. Campus Martius Park is located in the heart of Downtown Detroit at 800 Woodward Ave. The 2.5-acre park is an amazing outdoor venue that features a beautiful fountain,…
As a first year member of the Detroit Zoo, I was excited to learn the zoo would be open all year round! Considering the mild winter we have had so far, I took the opportunity to head out with my toddler and see what we could see. I was pleasantly surprised! Excluding the lion and black bear, many animals were…
“Rainbow City Roller Rink is an inflatable wonderland- turned-roller skating rink designed by acclaimed artist duo FriendsWithYou. Set inside 1001 Woodward Avenue and overlooking Campus Martius Park, the installation brings a colorful and whimsical experience to Downtown Detroit. The project is produced by Library Street Collective and supported by Bedrock Detroit and the Quicken Loans Community Fund.” My family and…
At a spot where Detroit’s home baseball team once played now stands the first units of a modular mix-use property known as The Corner. At the intersection of Trumbull and Michigan Avenue, the modular apartments are starting to take shape. The U.S. construction and real estate market has been getting stronger in recent years. In 2016, the construction market alone…
Necessity is said to the mother of invention, in this case, it has brought two of our favorite brands together in the first ever co-branded Applebee’s – IHOP restaurant. When the Courtyard by Mariott approached Team Schostak about opening an Applebee’s in their hotel, situated in the heart of Detroit, the hotel had one stipulation, the menu must include breakfast. Since…
