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Lincoln Park parks and recreation lays out summer schedule: new playground, tree planting, Festival on Ice and new semi-pro hockey team
Summary
Parks and Recreation reported a mid-June install date for new playground equipment at Ford Park, a ReLeaf Michigan tree-planting at Council Pointe Park on May 31, multiple park cleanups, a spring fling carnival, and the arrival next season of the Downriver Muskies semi-pro hockey team. Registration information and event dates were provided.
The Lincoln Park Parks and Recreation director updated the council on an active spring and summer schedule, announcing a mid-June installation of new playground equipment at Ford Park, a tree-planting event at Council Pointe Park on Saturday, May 31 organized with ReLeaf Michigan, and a series of park cleanups on May 31, June 1, July 12 and August 2.
The department also outlined events and programs: registration for spring and summer classes is open; a CPR/first-aid class and a beginner crocheting class will start in June; the 49th annual Festival on Ice (presented by Skate Company Skating Club) had shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday with times listed in the department report; the department is hosting an indoor garage sale June 13 (noon–8 p.m.) and June 14 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.) for residents without space to host their own garage sales, and a sports-equipment swap is scheduled for July 11–12. Ice rentals for the next season have started, and the Downriver Muskies (American Premier Hockey League) will be a new semi-pro team playing roughly 12–13 regular season games at the rink next season.
The director said staff are pursuing certifications and training (national conferences and ice-rink management certification) and that Parks & Rec will participate in a job fair and recruit part-time seasonal employees for restrooms, concessions and summer programs. The department also noted Lincoln Park Days will return with a family-fun area.
Why it matters: the events and park improvements affect families, volunteers and nearby businesses; the tree-planting and playground replacement add neighborhood amenities and involve nonprofit partners.
Ending: The department provided printed and online "happenings" materials and asked residents to consult those listings for tickets and registration details; staff will continue outreach for volunteers and seasonal hires.
