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Fall in the Parks
Happy first day of fall! The Detroit Parks Coalition compiled this guide on how to make the most of the season in the city’s green spaces.
Just Place: Race, Parks & Public Space in Detroit
On October 1, join the Detroit Parks Coalition and New Detroit for a panel discussion and facilitated conversation on racial equity in Detroit's parks.
First Annual Citywide Tennis Tournament
On August 20, 2022, DPC partnered with the Detroit Pistons and Palmer Park Tennis Academy to host Detroit's first annual citywide tennis tournament!
Freedom Arts Festival
A Knight Arts Challenge winner, the Freedom Arts Festival connects—and reconnects!—Detroiters to their neighborhood parks. Featuring music, dance, storytelling, and art reflecting Detroit’s multicultural tapestry, the festival brings together freedom, racial justice, history, and connection to place through arts & culture.
Summer 2022 Community Yoga
Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, DPC is partnering with Yoganic Flow to offer free community yoga in our member parks.
Detroit Pistons, City of Detroit and Detroit Parks Coalition announce 2022 Pistons Neighbors Program
The City of Detroit, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Parks Coalition are pleased to announce the 2022 Pistons Neighbors Program, providing free outdoor programming for children and families.
Celebrate Earth Day with DPC!
Looking for a way to observe Earth Day? DPC is pleased to feature 5 park cleanups on Saturday, April 23.
Detroit Parks Coalition Launch Celebration
Please join us for a DPC launch celebration on Monday, April 11 in Eliza Howell Park.
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