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Painting in Palmer Park returns March-July 2023

3/15/2023

Plein air painting in a beautiful Detroit park!

DATES:
March 18 @ 1:30pm - meet near Splash Park
June 3 @ 1:30pm
July 19 @ 4:30pm

Join artist Jacqueline Edwards Lane and writer/poet Vickie Elmer for our second series of outdoor painting. This one will culminate in a group exhibit in October.

Please bring paints, paper and canvas — and a chair. We provide refreshments, good company and simple plein air instructions.

After a two year hiatus, Strides for Seniors Walk & Expo returns to Palmer Park

9/12/2022

FRIDAY, September 30, 2022
10am-3pm | Palmer Park (near Splash Park)

Come out and enjoy one of the most beautiful spots in Detroit on what we’re positive will be a beautiful and sunny late September morning. The event takes place near the park’s splash pad, on Merrill Plaisance between McNichols (6 Mile) and 7 Mile
For just $25, you can take part in a one, two or three mile walk – and also get the 2022 Strides T-Shirt plus a boxed lunch! You’ll also have the chance to visit health care vendors and wellness experts at the expo.
The Expo opens at 10 AM and runs until 1 PM. Walking starts at 11, with lunch at Noon.
There will be continuous onstage music, dance and exercise the entire three hours.

To sign up for your Palmer Park t-shirt, click here.
Package Includes: 1, 2, or 3-mile walk, box lunch and a 2022 Strides for Seniors T-Shirt. Submit your order by 9/2 to get your shirt delivered to your center by 9/23.

For more information on Strides For Seniors, please visit www.stridesforseniors.org.

2nd Annual Palmer Park 5K Run & Walk Returns June 11

5/2/2022

Saturday, June 11, 2022 - 8:30am at Palmer Park
Location: 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street Detroit, MI 48203

Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness will be presenting their 2nd Annual Palmer Park 5K Run & Walk + Yoga Event. This pride-themed event is in partnership with People for Palmer Park!

Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and neighborhood Detroit Parks on Saturday, June 11th. The 5k begins promptly at 8:30am, with yoga to follow. Please bring your own yoga mat!

Adult Race $40 - Adult Race +Yoga $55 - Adult Yoga $25
Adult Registration Includes: Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media
Kids 12 & Under 5k $15 - Free Yoga
Kid Registration Includes: Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/676661290303503

STAY UP TO DATE with Text Alerts from PFPP!

5/10/2021

*** 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.

Construction Projects Underway at Palmer Park

10/26/2020

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

Fitness Equipment, Pavilion and walking paths at Palmer Park.

Dear Friends and Supporters...

3/22/2020

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

9th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting POSTPONED

3/22/2020

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

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!

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

8/13/2019

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.

Run for Education 5k at Palmer Park 5/11

4/29/2019

Charlotte Mason Community School presents their
RUN FOR EDUCATION!
5K Walk/Run in Palmer Park
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Registration at 8am at the Palmer Park Community House
Walk/Run starts at 9am
Suggested donation $25

The Charlotte Mason Community School supports educational justice for students in the City of Detroit. Students grow in a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom, for their good and the good of their communities. You can learn more at the Charlotte Mason Community School.

8th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting

2/7/2019

Saturday, March 16, 2019
12:30-1:00pm - Meet & Greet w/ Refreshments
1:00-2:30pm - Meeting & Committee Presentations
2:30-3:00pm - Volunteer Sign-up

Detroit Unity Temple
17505 2nd Ave., Detroit 48203 | Across from Palmer Park
Follow the PFPP signs for parking & entry

SAVE THE DATE!
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: Tennis Courts, KaBoom Playscape, Handball Courts and more!
Hear more about upcoming events:
Palmer Park Art Fair, Log Cabin Day, Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction,
and the PGA Tour coming to neighboring Detroit Golf Club in June
Recreational Programming for 2019 season
Introduction of new “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 geranium plant to take home this year

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, finance, 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! Print and distribute our flier below!

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