Join People for Palmer Park and the City of Detroit for a COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING to discuss proposed improvements at Palmer Park.

WHEN: Monday, March 19th. Meeting will start promptly at 6:30 and end at 8:00 pm

WHERE: *** UPDATED! *** 
Due to the overwhelming interest in this meeting, THE LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED to the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd., in the “Ballroom”.

The primary focus of these improvements will be on Palmer Park's Tennis Courts and its surrounding areas over 2018 and 2019. 

We KNOW our strong and active tennis community, as well as surrounding neighborhoods, are going to want to be a part of this important gathering to share ideas, concerns and questions.

Hi Folks!

Here is our much anticipated Palmer Park Puma 12 & Under match schedule.  How exciting, the Palmer Park Pumas are ready to pounce!!

This is our first year of being in the USTA Jr Team Tennis League.  Our players are very excited.  

First match is Sunday, October 29, 2017

Our home matches will be held at:
Dearborn Racquet Club:
​2727 Gulley Road, Dearborn, MI

Away matches are:
Sports Club of West Bloomfield:
6343 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI
Franklin Racquet Club:
29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 

Come cheer our champs on!!
Serve it up!
-- Coach Lee

DATE: Saturday, September 23, 2017
TIME: Health expo 9:00am, Walk 10am
WHERE: Palmer Park (near Splash Park)

This year's annual “Strides for Seniors” Walk starts at 10 AM on Saturday, September 23, at Detroit’s beautiful Palmer Park. There’s also a health expo, featuring many local organizations, starting at 9.  

Spearheaded by St. Patrick Senior Center, the event caps a 30-day campaign to spotlight our neighborhood seniors –  home away from home for many older adults. To lend your support, simply show up and walk, one mile or three.  

To pre-register go to www.stridesforseniors.org. 

Here’s a quick video: https://vimeo.com/230834919

Mt Zion New Covenant Baptist Church returns to Palmer Park to present their 6th Annual Walk-a-Thon, Saturday, May 27th at 8am. 
Proceeds from this event will assist the church with their yearly summer outreach project, "The LOVE FEST," a time when they provide groceries and services to the surrounding church community as well as services such as free health screening, free haircuts and providing information on free community services available  in the area. There will also be worship service, free food and a kid's zone where the children learn and play. 

DUST OFF YOUR NIKES AND JOIN OUR WALK TODAY!

YOUTH (ages 11-17 only) & ADULT WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
Adult Registration fee is $25.00 | $20.00 each for groups of 10 or more
Youth Registration fee is $15.00 | $10.00 each for groups of 10 or more

TO FIND OUT HOW TO REGISTER, WHERE TO MEET, CALL 313-974-7143 or 313-310-0061
ALL WALKERS are asked to get at least 10 pledges. Minimum pledge is $1.00 per mile.

​DOWNLOAD THE EVENT BROCHURE BELOW:

Palmer Park Tennis Academy will be hosting some FREE two-hour play dates Saturdays in May and early part of June, until the program officially starts.  This is a way to get new recruits and keep our current kids active.  

For Ages 5-13 (weather permitting)
May 13, 2017: 11am - 1pm
May 20, 2017: 11am - 1pm
May 27, 2017: 11am - 1pm
June 3, 2017: 11am - 1pm
June 10, 2017: 11am - 1pm

Location: Palmer Park Tennis Courts -
Woodward between Six and Seven Mile Roads
Tennis Director: Leonora King -
tennis@peopleforpalmerpark.org, 313-828-8847

Made possible by 

Enjoy a great day of golf and camaraderie while helping our park partners, The First Tee Greater Detroit continue its mission to positively impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

Please join us on Monday, September 26th at Detroit Golf Club for our Inaugural Golf Outing supporting The First Tee of Greater Detroit! Please click here for more information.

Schedule of Events:
11:00am     Registration Begins - Range is Open
11:30am    Lunch is served in Dining Room
1:00pm    Shotgun Start - Modified Scramble
6:00pm    Evening Reception - Heavy Hors d'oeuvres

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please click here for more information.

The First Tee is a national youth development organization focused on instilling life-enhancing values in children through the game of golf. To learn more, visit them at http://www.thefirstteegreaterdetroit.org/