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Construction Projects Underway at Palmer Park

10/26/2020

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Park construction projects continue as part of the planned City of Detroit improvements.
Along with the continued work on the shelter/pavilion, there is now a state-of-the-art fitness pad and brand new walkways and benches on the Woodward side of the park.

More projects in progress and planned to begin in the future:
  • Picnic Shelter/Pavilion next to Lake Frances
  • Volleyball Court to be rebuilt
  • Baseball Diamond to be rebuilt in a new location when funds allow
  • Power being pulled for more much needed lighting in the park
  • Removal of the roadway that cuts through the middle of the park property near the cabin
  • Removal of trees in a bad state and and effort to save the bigger healthier trees growing throughout the park
  • Revitalization of Lake Frances (with National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant funding). Begins Spring 2021
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Fitness Equipment, Pavilion and walking paths at Palmer Park.
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Pistons Neighbors Program FINAL WEEK at Palmer Park 9/23-9/27

9/22/2020

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Photo from Detroit Pistons Neighbors Program (pistons.com/neighbors)
Join us for free, safe, and fun outdoor activities in 5 city
parks in these final days! 
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The Pistons Neighbors Program is in Pingree, Clark, Jayne, Palmer, and Adams Butzel Parks from 7/29 through 9/27. Programs occur Wednesday-Sunday from 2-7pm. 

For the full schedule and to provide feedback, please visit www.pistons.com/neighbors or text "pistons" to 31996 to take the community survey. 

Check out the events this week. See you at the parks!

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT PALMER PARK:

WEDNESDAY 9/23

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

YMCA SportPort Team - 2:30-3:30pm 

Detroit Pistons Basketball Clinic - 4:00-5:00pm 

THURSDAY 9/24

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

Live Music - 3:00-5:00pm- The Kenji Lee Band (Jazz)

FRIDAY 9/25

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SATURDAY 9/26

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SUNDAY 9/27
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Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

THANK YOU DETROIT PISTONS FOR BRINGING
​FUN AND FITNESS TO PALMER THIS YEAR!
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Pistons Neighbors Program Schedule for Palmer Park September 2-6

9/1/2020

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Photo / Yoganic Flow
Join us for free, safe, and fun outdoor activities
(NOT JUST BASKETBALL!) in 5 city parks this summer! 
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The Pistons Neighbors Program is in Pingree, Clark, Jayne, Palmer, and Adams Butzel Parks from 7/29 through 9/23. Programs occur Wednesday-Sunday from 2-7pm. 

For the full schedule and to provide feedback, please visit www.pistons.com/neighbors or text "pistons" to 31996 to take the community survey. 

Check out the events this week. See you at the parks!

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT PALMER PARK:

WEDNESDAY 9/2

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

YMCA SportPort Team - 3:00-4:00pm 

Detroit Pistons Basketball Clinic - 4:00-5:00pm 

Mint Art - 4:30-5:30pm - Youth teaching artists with the Mint Artists Guild lead guided art activities for kids (20 people max) . 

THURSDAY 9/3

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

Live Music - 3:00-5:00pm- The Kenji Lee Band

FRIDAY 9/4

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SATURDAY 9/5

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SUNDAY 9/6
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Yoganic Flow - 11:00am-12:00pm - Rest and relax at a beginner-level yoga flow class. Bring your own mat. 

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

ArtLab J K-Pop Dance Class- 3:00-3:45pm 

EVERY DAY 9/2-9/23
Step To Greater Health Virtual Walking Club - Using the Map My Fitness app, track your walks for 21 days and make it challenging and fun with friends.

Visit our Walking page for full instructions:
FULL INSTRUCTIONS HERE
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Palmer Park Farmers Market Continues Wednesdays through September

9/1/2020

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SW Corner of 7 Mile and Woodward EVERY Wednesday through September 30th from 4:30-7:30. Masks and social distancing required.
Visit Palmer Park Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram.In partnership with Eastern Market, Detroit Community Markets and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department, join us each Wednesday at this lovely local market for farm fresh fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat, cooking demos with Chef Mike, desserts and baked goods and bath/body/personal care items.
LIST OF CURRENT VENDORS
  • Make Scents Hem-Infused Aromatherapy
  • Femme Fatale Luxe, Femme Fatale Candles
  • Detroit Public School Community District
  • Leo's Southern Style Cha-Cha Relish
  • Detroit Like Beet Market Garden
  • Sweet Creations by Michele
  • Soo Fraiche Grill Food Truck
  • Eastern Market Farm Stand
  • Happy Bodhisattva Gifts
  • Confections of a Kitchen
  • The House of Sage LLC
  • Deeply Rooted Produce

  • Leaf Me Plant Boutique
  • Shugababies Knitting
  • African Herbswoman
  • Detroit Garden Girl
  • Black Dog Catering
  • Oak Street Health
  • Planted Detroit
  • JPOP Smoothies
  • McElroy Farms
  • SOS House LLC
  • Soil2Service
  • Pastry Luv
Visit Palmer Park Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram.
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Pistons Neighbors Program brings free, safe, and fun outdoor activities to Palmer Park

8/23/2020

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Photo by Barbara Barefield
Join us for free, safe, and fun outdoor activities
(NOT JUST BASKETBALL!) in 5 city parks this summer! 
​

The Pistons Neighbors Program is in Pingree, Clark, Jayne, Palmer, and Adams Butzel Parks from 7/29 through 9/23. Programs occur Wednesday-Sunday from 2-7pm. 

For the full schedule and to provide feedback, please visit www.pistons.com/neighbors or text "pistons" to 31996 to take the community survey. 

Check out the events this week. See you at the parks!

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT PALMER PARK:

WEDNESDAY 8/26

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

YMCA SportPort Team - 3:00-4:00pm 

Detroit Pistons Basketball Clinic - 4:00-5:00pm 

Mint Art - 4:30-5:30pm - Youth teaching artists with the Mint Artists Guild lead guided art activities for kids (20 people max) . 

THURSDAY 8/27

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

Live Music - 3:00-5:00pm- The Kenji Lee Band

FRIDAY 8/28

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SATURDAY 8/29

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SUNDAY 8/30
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Yoganic Flow - 11:00am-12:00pm - Rest and relax at a beginner-level yoga flow class. Bring your own mat. 

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

ArtLab J Kid's Family Dance Class- 3:00-3:45pm 

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Support of this programming from DTE, Flagstar Bank, Nike, Delta Dental, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, William Davidson Foundation and the City of Detroit.
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SIGN UP! Text Alerts from People for Palmer Park!

6/17/2020

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TEXT ALERTS FROM PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK!

Will tonight’s bike ride be cancelled due to rain?
Is the ground too wet this week for yoga or t’ai chi?
Now you can receive instant updates for our recreation programs and events, in text form RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE.


INSTRUCTIONS:
(This is a one time setup and will only take a moment...)

Text “PalmerPark” to the number 41411.
No quotes, no spaces. It is not caps sensitive. Now SEND.

You will receive a reply that looks something like this:

Rply Y to confirm 4+msg/mo automated mktg txt msgs from PeopleForPalmerPark @your number here
Consent not reqd for purchase
Msg&DataRatesMayApply
Info? Rply HELP



Reply with just the letter Y.
You will receive next msg like this:

Welcome to PALMERPARK.

Msg&Data Rates May Apply
4msg/mo 
Rply HELP for help
Rply STOP to cancel 


Reply with your first and last name.
You will receive next msg like this:

Your name has been changed to: your name here

Pro-Tip:
Rply #NAME to change your name at any time.



Then you're all set!
Expect to receive approximately 4 messages per month. These will ALL be People for Palmer Park related (weather updates for recreation programs, event reminders), Not spam. Charges may apply, check your individual cellular/data plan.


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Dear Friends and Supporters...

3/22/2020

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PHOTO courtesy of Alisha Hunter (BCP Detroit)
This past week marked the first day of spring 2020! In Palmer Park, we can begin to see the greenery brighten, flowers and plants sprouting from the ground, leaves on trees – our park is greeting the warm weather and sunshine. This week, also marked an unprecedented experience for almost all of as we were encouraged to self-quarantine, keep our social distancing and avoid groups or social gatherings. At this point in time, parks and green spaces can provide a necessary solace to help us all cope with this emerging situation.  

The City of Detroit has mandated that all recreation and community centers be closed, so the Palmer Park Community House will not be open for any meetings or events. Given this is our slower season of activities and events in the park, our main community cancellation is indoor yoga with Yoganic Flow, which has been consistently offered on Saturday mornings in the Palmer Park Community House. Until further notice, yoga is canceled. Note that Yoganic Flow is offering online classes: youtube.com/user/YoganicFlow  for free online Yoganic Flow classes;  yoganicflow.com/online-yoga-classes  for personalized classes.

We have also decided to postpone our planned Annual Meeting, which was to be held on April 18th. I am using the word postponed intentionally as we sincerely hope to host the meeting in the near future as soon as rescheduling is safe. We have much to share about news of upcoming spring and summer events. Stay tuned for announcements of future events. 

Also, sadly, recent evidence suggests that COVID-19 virus can live for several days on surfaces such as playgrounds or other “high touch”  areas in public spaces. For this reason, we discourage use of the playgrounds in Palmer Park. As all of you, we are following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other health authorities, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, which includes following a 6-ft separation guideline, even when outdoors, to help prevent community spread. We have all been inundated with what not to do. However, one of the positive guidelines is to urge all of us to get outside, enjoy fresh air, exercise your body and clear your mind. My husband, dog and I have been taking daily walks in the park along the miles of trails – we have greeted friends and neighbors along the way and have been grateful for our beautiful neighborhood park. And recently a Detroit firefighter asked if they could do their weekly workouts in Palmer Park, and we have encouraged them to do so. 

What better place to get outside, enjoy fresh air and get some exercise than Palmer Park !

Rochelle E. Lento
People for Palmer Park 
Board President 


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9th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting POSTPONED

3/22/2020

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DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION, OUR ANNUAL MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE STAY HOME AND SAFE.

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Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting updates on our plans for the future in the park!


AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Hear updates on current park improvement projects: Lake Frances Revitalization and more!
  • Hear more about upcoming events:
    Palmer Park Art Fair, Log Cabin Day, Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction,
    and the PGA Tour returning to neighboring Detroit Golf Club in May
  • Recreational Programming for 2020 season
  • Continuation of the “rent-a-bed” program at our Urban Educational Garden
  • PFPP Board update on completed projects, finances & future goals/planning
  • Nominations/Election of new board members
  • First 75 members present or those attending that contribute $25 to
    People for Palmer Park will get a City-grown plant to take home

We are seeking board of director candidates for election at this meeting. Specific areas of expertise we are looking to fill include but are not limited to: fundraising, preservation, legal skills, and membership. If you would like to get more involved as a member of the Board (you must be a current PFPP member), you can find more information by going to our member page where there is a link to our membership application. 

For a list of current Board and Committee members, visit our Board/Committees page.

Help us spread the word! 

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Strides for Seniors Walk & Expo returns to Palmer Park celebrating National Seniors Month

8/13/2019

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FRIDAY, September 20, 2019
Palmer Park (near Splash Park)

Health Expo
9am-1pm
Walk or Hustle
Starts at 11am

This year's annual “Strides for Seniors” Walk starts at 11 AM on Friday, September 20, at Detroit’s beautiful Palmer Park. There’s also a health expo, featuring many local organizations, from 9 AM to 1 PM
Spearheaded by St. Patrick Senior Center and Detroit Area Agency on Aging, the event is to raise funding and awareness so the Detroit-based senior centers can continue their essential work. To lend your support, simply register, show up and walk one mile or three. 
There's also a hustle dance option!


To pre-register go to www.stridesforseniors.org. 
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Free Diabetes Prevention Program starts at Palmer Park 7/10

7/5/2019

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Small steps can prevent diabetes. 
Becoming more active and losing a moderate amount of weight can help you change your risk of diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program will help you take steps to prevent type 2 diabetes.


​Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes increases your risk for also having diabetes. If you think you’re at risk or have been told by a doctor that you have prediabetes, consider joining the Diabetes Prevention Center’s Diabetes Prevention Program at Palmer Park! 

Participants will be a part of a small, supportive group led by a trained lifestyle coach. You’ll learn about healthier eating habits, ways to be more physically active and other behavior changes over the course of 16 weekly one-hour sessions. The group will continue meeting monthly, completing a full year of the Diabetes Prevention Program. 

This program will be offered at no cost to participants, but we are requesting participation in a research study. Attend the information session to learn more.

To learn more about this life-changing program, attend the information session on Wednesday, July 10, from 10-11 a.m. at Palmer Park Community House.
The first session of the workshop begins Wednesday, July 17, at the same time and location.

​To register or for more information, visit ReadySetPrevent.org or call 800-482-1455.

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