*** NOTE: WE HAVE A NEW TEXT ALERT NUMBER! PLEASE READ BELOW! ***
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.

We have a new number for our text alerts. This is due to an exciting upgrade to a more robust system with better capabilities. But it does mean we need you to sign up again at the new number. 

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

Text “PalmerPark” to the number 888-833-7575.
No quotes, no spaces. It is not caps sensitive. Now SEND.

You will receive a reply that looks something like this:

Welcome!
Msg&Data rates may apply.
Get 10msg/mos of Park Alerts.
Reply HELP for help, STOP to OptOut. 8883483778

Thank you for joining PFPP's PalmerPark keyword group! Please reply with your First Name. Txt STOP to OptOut


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

Thank you for providing us with your First Name. Please provide your Email for further correspondence.

If you choose to provide your email, you will receive next msg like this:

Thank you! Your email provides us another way to keep you informed about Palmer Park.


Then you're all set!
ALL text alerts will be People for Palmer Park related (weather updates for recreation programs, event reminders), Not spam. Charges may apply, check your individual cellular/data plan.

The long anticipated reconstruction of the Palmer Park Tennis Courts has begun!

According to People for Palmer Park Board member and Palmer Park Tennis Academy Director, Leonora King, the process begins with tearing up the cement and then letting the area rest over the winter. Asphalt can be put down sometime in April 2019 and the top playing surface laid sometime in May 2019.

"All of this is done to extend the longevity of the courts," King said.

A total of nine new courts will include six junior courts for the kids and one bank of courts marked for pickle ball players. Additional improvements will include new fencing, benches, nets and windscreens.

Reconstruction of the Palmer Park Tennis Courts by the City of Detroit is made possible in part by a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. 

Completion of the Tennis Courts project set for May 30, 2019

Tennis is not just a sport, it's a passion!

Start/Restart Tennis is the perfect multi-week program for adults to have a blast, meet new people and learn the basics of tennis. Whether you have never held a racquet or have not played in years, this is the program for you. Participants receive a t-shirt, tennis instruction and rule booklet.

Get ready to feel the excitement that tennis can bring to your life - and START PLAYING TENNIS!

​WHEN: June 4-August 6, 2018, Mondays 6-7:30 pm
COST: $75
REGISTER: Now through June 11, 2018 (20 students maximum!)
WHERE: Palmer Park Tennis Courts, Detroit
CONTACT: Leonora King, 313-828-8847, leonorakng@aol.com
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Warren

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

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 

WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 2016 
LOCATION: Palmer Park, mostly in area near the Splash Park, and baseball on the diamond.
RAIN DATE: Saturday, June 4, 2016

People for Palmer Park will be hosting a Recreation Event Saturday, May 21st to showcase its many FREE recreation programs AND Urban Educational Garden. All of our program instructors for yoga, t'ai chi, walking, biking, baseball and tennis will all be at the park in hour long shifts beginning at 9am to answer questions, provide demos and introduce everyone to all that they have to offer this spring, summer and fall at Palmer Park. We will also have official PFPP Bike shirts ($15), Yoga tanks ($10) and T'ai Chi shirts ($10) for sale as well. All proceeds to People for Palmer Park.

Our Farm & Community Manager, Lindsay Page will also be at the Urban Educational Garden (near the Splash Park) to kick off volunteer days. She'll be there to answer questions, let you know our growing season plans and get you involved with our annual volunteers from Home Depot who will be on hand to help us build even more raised beds, a compost station and a greenhouse. You'll see this activity May 20th and May 21st at the garden, and anyone is welcome to join in! 

If you have been hesitant to check out one or more of our recreation programs or volunteer in the garden, or not sure the level of activity each provides, this is your chance to come meet all the instructors who volunteer their time all season to bring Detroit such great, healthy and FREE classes. We hope to see you there!
See the schedule for exact times below.

Most importantly, we wouldn't be able to provide these terrific FREE programs, without your support. If you haven't donated to our organization or have not yet become a member of People for Palmer Park, please consider doing so today. We look forward to seeing you out in the park soon!

Recreation Fair SCHEDULE
Yoga:          9:00am - 10:00am   (location - area near the splash park)
T'ai Chi:      10:15am - 11:15am (location - area near the splash park)
Walking:     11:30am -12:30pm   (Meet - area near the splash park)
Biking:         1:00pm - 2:00pm     (Meet - area near the splash park)
Baseball:     ongoing throughout the day  (location: baseball diamond)
Tennis:        12:00p - 3:00pm         (location - area near the splash park)
Urban Garden Volunteering ... open to everyone ALL DAY! 

ALSO... DON'T FORGET TO DONATE to the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (MYTEF) 
2015 MY Gift to Kids Tennis fundraising campaign!
​This directly helps us keep our tennis program going into the new year. 
LAST DAY TO DONATE IS 10/31 AND WE ARE CURRENTLY IN 3RD PLACE! DONATE HERE!