The Power of Parks

Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up.

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks.

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Longform People plant trees during a volunteer work day at Palmer Park in Detroit.

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.

Patrick DunnWednesday, September 18, 2024
Longform A Camp Carpenter participant works on a project with a counselor at Carpenter Park in Detroit.

Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods

Patrick DunnThursday, August 15, 2024
Longform People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park.

How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnFriday, July 19, 2024
Longform Detroit Parks Coalition staff and members in 2022.

Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit's parks at a grassroots level

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 11, 2024
Longform Cyclists gear up for a ride with Programs to Educate All Cyclists.

Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation

Patrick DunnMonday, April 29, 2024
Longform Kids play on the Detroit Riverfront.

Equity initiatives seek to make Southeast Michigan parks better, safer, and more welcoming for all

Patrick DunnThursday, February 29, 2024
This series explores how parks serve as engines of exploration, education, play, and equity.  It was started by Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Wayne County Parks and Recreation, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, City of Detroit, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and is currently funded by Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the City of Detroit.  
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