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.
It’s a tradition with many families in the Metro Detroit area – MUD DAY! A day to get muddy from your head to your toes! Wayne County Parks is hosting its 32nd annual MUD DAY at Nankin Mills Park in Westland. Kids ages 12 and younger are invited to play in the mud on Tuesday, July 9 from 11:00 AM…
Rotary Park is an amazing community space located at 32300 Six Mile Road between Farmington and Merriman in Livonia, Michigan. The 196-acre park and nature preserve is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Some of the parks many features include a half-mile walking trail, picnic areas, tennis courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, park benches, a lending library…
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. …
Beacon Elementary in Harper Woods, Michigan is refocusing students’ negative energy through a ‘focus room’ dedicated to helping students prone to outbursts. Staffed around the clock by two adults -“Mr. B” (Behavior Interventionist) and “Miss C” (Focus Room Director) with specialized training, the focus room gives students a place to step away from the classroom to not disrupt other students, take…
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…
Each moment spent interacting in an early childhood program is an opportunity for learning. We call these “Teachable Moments.” Children learn from what they see and how they experience the world. When children experience secure relationships, they demonstrate secure relationships with others. The same is true if children experience insecure relationships with teachers, then they may have difficulty interacting with…
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…
Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is a historic hot spot for explorers of all ages to enjoy. With seasonal celebrations, year-round programs for scout groups and guided tours for all ages, there is something for everyone! The historic grist mill holds three adventurous floors for the public to explore. Displays include Native American history, water-powered settlements and Underground Railroad history along…
