Recreation Programs at Palmer Park

Due to COVID-19, any start dates are tentative and programming details are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Outdoor Yoga
Saturdays, 9am
June 4 - Sept 3, 2022
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Outdoor yoga classes are back for all skill levels on Saturday mornings. 

Location: Lawn near the community garden and Community House on Merrill Plaisance between McNichols and 7 Mile Road on west side of the Park.
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T’ai Chi
Wednesdays, 7pm
May 18 - Sept 7, 2022
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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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Tennis Academy
Evening classes
June 20 - Aug 26, 2022
Learn to play tennis! 
Excellent and affordable instruction for young people  in multiple skill levels.

Day Camp
June 28 - Aug 26, 2022

Location: Palmer Park Tennis Courts
 
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Splash Park
10am-8pm all summer
REOPENS Summer 2022
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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Basketball Youth Conditioning/Adult Classes
Saturdays, 9am
June 4 - July 30, 2022

​​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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Community 
Walking Club
M/TH, 6pm
June 6 - Aug 25, 2022
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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
May 5 - Oct 27, 2022
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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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