In partnership with the Detroit Public Library, DPC invites park stewards and community organizations to host youth storytelling and literacy events at their neighborhood park. Organizations should indicate the audience and theme for their event; DPL will coordinate with selected organizations directly to finalize planning. 

Applications are due on March 1, 2024. Applicants will be notified of selection by April 12, 2024.

WHO MAY APPLY

• Applicants must be community-led organizations (for example, block clubs or CBOs) who care for and/or provide programs in a Detroit park. Parks must be open for public use. Applicants need not be 501c3 organizations, but may not be for-profit businesses.

  • If stewarding a City of Detroit park, applicants must apply to be part of the Adopt a Park program.

  • Organizations that provide programs that are not affiliated with a specific park should not use this form to apply. If you wish to provide programming as part of the Pistons Neighbors Program, contact us.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Selected parks will be spread out geographically throughout the city

• All parks must be open for public use. Applicant parks need not be owned or operated by the City of Detroit.