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 2023 Pistons Neighbors Program will take place from July 5 - September 4. Eleven 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. A detailed programming schedule is below:

  • In partnership with Chandler Park Conservancy

    Mondays: 10 am – noon: volleyball & tennis; 3-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 5-6 pm: basketball

    Tuesdays: 3-4 pm: dance; 6-8 pm: skateboarding

    Wednesdays: 10 am – noon: volleyball & tennis; 3-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce)

    Thursdays: 3-4 pm: dance; 6-8 pm: skateboarding

    Saturdays: 10 am – noon: skateboarding; noon-1 pm: basketball

  • In partnership with Clark Park Coalition

    Mondays: 3-5 pm: futsol; 4-5 pm: fitness program

    Tuesdays: 3-5 pm: youth soccer; 4-5 pm: volleyball; 4-6 pm: tennis

    Wednesdays: 3-5 pm: futsol ; 4-5 pm: fitness program

    Thursdays: 3-5 pm: youth soccer; 4-5 pm: volleyball; 4-6 pm: tennis

    Fridays: 3-4 pm: arts & crafts ; 3-6 pm: Eastern Market (free produce)

  • In partnership with Hope Village Revitalization CDC

    Tuesdays: 6-7 pm: Tai Chi

    Wednesdays: 5-6 pm: Arts & Crafts; 6-7 pm: Hustle

    Thursdays: 6-7 pm: Zumba

  • In partnership with NW Goldberg Cares

    Wednesdays: 5-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce) & basketball clinics

    Thursdays: 5-7 pm: basketball clinics & fitness classes; 6-7 pm: dance

  • In partnership with Northend Youth Improvement Council

    Tuesdays: 11 am – 2 pm: summer craft workshop, hustle & ballroom classes; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: basketball

    Wednesdays: 11 am – 2pm: basketball

    Thursdays: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: basketball

  • In partnership with Sidewalk Detroit

    Wednesdays: 5-6 pm: Family Art Hour; 6-7 pm: Yoga

  • In partnership with O’Hair Park Community Association

    Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30 pm: Hustle

    Wednesdays: 1-2 pm: Basketball; 2-3 pm: Martial Arts

    Thursdays: 6-7 pm: Yoga

  • In partnership with People for Palmer Park

    Wednesdays: 3-7 pm: Mint Artists Guild 4:30-7:30 pm: live music at the PFPP Farmers Market;

    Saturdays: 9:30 – 11 am: basketball; 10-11 am: children’s yoga

  • In partnership with Friends of Rouge Park; all programming near Brennan Pools

    Mondays: 4-5 pm: basketball clinics; 4-6 pm: tennis & pickleball 5:30 – 7 pm: African drumming; 6-7 pm: arts & crafts

    Tuesdays: 3-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 5:30-7: youth soccer; 6-7 pm: basketball clinics

    Wednesdays: 3:30-5 pm: basketball clinics; 4-5 pm: live theatre; 4-6 pm: tennis & pickleball; 5:30 – 7 pm: African drumming; 6-7:30 pm: lacrosse

    Thursdays: 3-4 pm: dance; 3-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 4-5 pm: basketball clinics; 5:30-7: youth soccer; 6-7 pm: zumba; 6-7:30 pm: lacrosse; 6:30-7:30 pm: Hustle

    Fridays: 10-11 am: tai chi; 4-5 p; m: basketball clinics

    Saturdays: 11 am – 1 pm: tennis & pickleball; 4-5 pm: puppet performances & workshops; 5:30-6:30 pm: live theatre

  • In partnership with Denby Neighborhood Alliance

    Tuesdays: 4-5:30 pm: Gardening

    Saturdays: 10 am - noon: basketball & reading; 11 am - noon: dance; 3-5 pm: hustle & voleyball

  • In partnership with Franklin Park Association

    Tuesdays: 5-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 5:30-7:30 pm: basketball clinic