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Recreation Programs at Palmer Park


Indoor Yoga
Saturdays, 9am

Starts Feb 4, 2023
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Indoor yoga classes are back at the Palmer Park Community House for all skill levels on Saturday mornings. 

Location: Community House on Merrill Plaisance between McNichols and 7 Mile Road on west side of the Park.
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Tennis Academy
Regular Program Returns... 
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Learn to play tennis! 

Excellent and affordable instruction for young people  in multiple skill levels.

Day Camp
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Location: Palmer Park Tennis Courts
 
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Basketball Youth Conditioning/Adult Classes
Saturdays, 9am
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​​HomeCourt is a Non-Profit Organization that provides no-cost to parents programming, coaching and mentorship to local youth leveraging the game of Basketball in public spaces.

Location: Palmer Park Basketball Court 

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T’ai Chi
Wednesdays, 7pm
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T’ai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Medical research has found evidence that t’ai chi is helpful for improving balance and for general psychological health. 

Peter Guenther teaches outdoor classes. All levels welcome to join us.

​Location: Northwest corner of Palmer Park at Ponchartrain and 7 Mile, just west of the Police Station

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Splash Park
10am-8pm all summer

Opens Memorial Day Weekend

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The Palmer Park Splash Park is motion-censored and will be programmed to turn on automatically and shut off throughout the summer months. 

Location: Merrill Plaisance between McNichols and 7 Mile Road on west side of the Park.
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Community 
Walking Club
M/TH, 6pm

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Join us and explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. All are welcome.  Feel free to join for an experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

Location: Meet up in front of Community Garden. 

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Bike Rides
Thursdays, 7pm
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Enjoy riding (weather permitting) with a fun group of ­cyclists around the periphery of the park, through the neighborhoods of Palmer Park Apartment District, the Golf Club neighborhood, Ferndale, New Center, Boston Edison, and more.

Henry Ford II leads cyclists on a spirited "fitness pace" of 10-15mph and tries to keep it to just one hour each week.

Location: Meet up in front of Splash Park/Community House.

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Share Memories
PFPP in the Media
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Log Cabin Q&A

LATEST NEWS!

VISIT
Urban Educational Garden
​
Butterfly Garden
Detroit Mounted Police


EVENTS
Light Up the Cabin Fundraiser
​Log Cabin Day
WinterFest
Harvest Festival
Palmer Park Art Fair

RECREATION
Yoga
T'ai Chi
Walking Club
Junior Tennis Academy
Basketball Coaching & Mentoring
Bike Rides
​Handball Courts

Splash Park


GET INVOLVED
Donate
Become a Member
Volunteer
Sponsors
​
Community Calendar
​Community Partners
Community House / Wish List

CONTACT US

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