Recreation Programs at Palmer Park

Community 
Walking Club
Mon & Thurs, 6-7:30pm
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Join us and explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Walking Coordinator, Latricia Wright leads walkers on about an hour guided tour through the park. All are welcome.  Feel free to join for an experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

Location: Meet up in front of Splash Park. 

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Tennis Academy
June 10-Aug 17, 2019

Learn to play tennis! 
Excellent and affordable instruction for young people ages 5-16 (and Adults!) in multiple skill levels.

Location: University of Detroit Mercy courts. Tennis resumes at Palmer Park once the courts are restored!
 
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KIDS Yoga
Saturdays, 9-10am
June 15 - July 13, 2019

FREE fun yoga classes for children ages 5-12 years old.

These classes will be held near the playscape, across from our regular outdoor yoga classes. We are holding these classes at the same time in case some of our regular yoga participants want to bring their own children, Saturdays 9am-10am. 

Location: The lawn near the Community House/Playscape
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T’ai Chi
NEW DAY! Wednesdays,
May 8-Sept 4, 2019

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
Summer 2019
​​In August of 2013, 
thanks to the generosity of Lear Corporation and support from the City of Detroit, the Palmer Park Splash Park replaced the non-functional pool on the west side of the park, which had been closed for many years.  Open during the summer months, the splash park is motion-censored and will be programmed to turn on at 10:00 am, and automatically shut off at 8:00 pm, when Palmer Park closes. 

Location: On west side of the park off Merrill Plaisance, between McNichols and 7 Mile Rds. 

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Bike Rides
Every Thursday,
April 4-October 24, 2019
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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.

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OUTDOOR Yoga
Saturdays, 9-10am
June 1 - Sept 21, 2019

Outdoor yoga classes are back for all skill levels on Saturday mornings June to Sept. 

​$5 Suggested Donation

Location: The lawn near the Splash Pad/Community House
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