Park ProgramS
We’re bringing programming to the parks!
Presented in partnership between the Detroit Parks Coalition, Detroit Pistons Foundation, and City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Division, the Pistons Neighbors Program reflects our commitment to Detroit’s parks and the people who enjoy them. The 2026 Pistons Neighbors Program will take place from June 22 - August 14. A record 17 Detroit parks will host free drop-in activities for all ages, including sports clinics, live music, dance classes, and visual arts. Programming, managed by Come Play Detroit, will be provided by local vendors and presented in partnership with community-based park organizations. The Pistons Neighbors Program is funded by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.
A detailed programming schedule is below:
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Tuesdays, noon - 1 pm
Basketball with Bridging Gaps Basketball
Tuesdays, 1 - 2 pm
Basketball with Pistons Academy
Tuesdays, 2 - 3 pm
African Drums
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In partnership with Detroit Enrichment Group
Thursdays, noon - 1 pm
Basketball with Stay Ready Hoops
Thursdays, 1pm - 2 pm
Hustle Class with Norman Nichols
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Mondays, 4pm-5pm
Basketball with Stay Ready Hoops
Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Yoga with Trap Yoga
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In partnership with Chandler Park Conservancy
Tuesdays, 3 - 5 pm
Tennis with FlatOut Tennis
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 pm
Skateboarding with KR Skateboarding
Thursdays, 3 - 5 pm
Food Stand with Eastern Market
Thursdays, 3 - 5 pm
Tennis with FlatOut Tennis
Thursdays, 4 - 6 pm
Skateboarding with KR Skateboarding
Saturdays, 9 - 10 am
Pickleball with FlatOut Tennis
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In partnership with Charleston Little Garden Block Club
Mondays, 12-1 pm
Dance with Motor City Street Dance Academy
Mondays, 2-3 pm
African Drums
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In partnership with Hope Village Revitalization CDC
Wednesdays, 4-5 pm
Arts & Crafts with Mint Artist Guild
Wednesdays, 5-6 pm
Theater with Black & Brown Theater
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Saturdays, 10 am - 11 am
Yoga with Trap Yoga
Saturdays, 11 am - 12 pm
Arts & Crafts with DREAM Mobile
(Bi-Weekly) Saturdays, 12 pm - 1 pm
Basketball With Pistons Academy
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Fridays, 4-5 pm
Arts & Crafts with Mint Artist Guild
Fridays, 6-7 pm
Soccer with Detroit Soccer District
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In Partnership with Brothers of Kelley Park
Fridays, noon-1 pm
Basketball with Pistons Academy
Fridays, 1-2 pm
Soccer with Detroit Soccer District
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In partnership with Renaissance of Hope
Thursdays, 4-5 pm
Basketball with Pistons Academy
Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Zumba with Trap Yoga
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In partnership with Midtown Detroit, Inc.
Thursdays, 4-5 pm
African Drums
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Theater with Black & Brown Theater
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In partnership with O’Hair Park Community Association
Tuesdays, 4-7 pm
Free Play!
Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Free Play!
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Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
African Drums
Tuesdays, 5-6 pm
Tai Chi with Garry Cabill
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In partnership with Friends of Rouge Park; all programming near Brennan Pools
Wednesdays, 4-5 pm
Basketball with Stay Ready Hoops
Wednesdays, 5-6 pm
African Drums
Fridays, 3-5 pm
Food Stand with Eastern Market
Fridays, 4-6 pm
Tennis with FlatOut Tennis
Fridays, 6-7 pm
Dance with Motor City Street Dance Academy
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Saturdays, 2-5 pm
Yoga/Zuma with Trap Yoga
Programming partners: African Drums by Amari Matthews, Black & Brown Theatre, Detroit Pistons Academy, Detroit Volleyball Coaches Association, Detroit Youth Lacrosse, Eastern Market, Flat Out Tennis, Good Vibsz Yoga, Healthy Hustle, House of Jit, Living Arts, Mejishi Martial Arts, Mint Artists Guild, Motor City Street Dance Academy, Motor City Tennis Academy, and YMCA of Metro Detroit.
