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:
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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In partnership with Sidewalk Detroit
Wednesdays: 5-6 pm: Family Art Hour; 6-7 pm: Yoga
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In partnership with Franklin Park Association
Tuesdays: 5-7 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 5:30-7:30 pm: basketball clinic