The Grosse Ile Community Recreation Commission said Sept. 4 that the township board will discuss and vote Monday on purchasing a parcel on Macomb Street intended for a new all-ages playground across from Lions Park.

Commissioners and the township liaison said the location was the top choice in earlier public surveys and that the purchase is part of a multi-organization effort to develop a playground that serves a broad age range.

Jameson, the township board liaison, told the commission: “We will be, discussing and voting on the purchase of land on Macomb Street with the intention of turning it into a, playground complex, something to that effect across the street from Lions Park.” He said the landowner’s offer is “a very generous deal” and that the board will consider it at Monday’s meeting. Jameson also urged residents who support the plan to contact elected representatives or attend the meeting.

Commissioner Marissa said the Macomb Street location ranked highest in an earlier survey of potential playground sites, and explained that the selection reflects community input: “Overwhelmingly, it was on Macomb Street, which is why we've been very determined to try to do that too because we heard the voice of the residents.”

Commissioners said equipment selection and final design would involve the Recreation Commission and multiple community partners if the purchase is approved. The commission emphasized that not every request can be accommodated and that choices will aim to benefit the largest number of users.

The township board vote is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. in the same room where the commission met. No purchase or construction decisions had been finalized by the commission on Sept. 4; the commission’s meeting recorded only the announcement and encouragement for public participation.

If the board approves the purchase, commissioners said subsequent decisions — including equipment choice, funding commitments and a construction timeline — will return to the Recreation Commission for review and input. Funding sources and a construction timetable were not specified at the Sept. 4 meeting.