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Sterling Heights updates voters’ Pathways to Play & Preservation projects: property acquisitions, tree plantings, Red Run Park groundbreaking and athletic hub
Summary
City staff reported acquisitions of roughly 20 acres for preservation, plans to plant thousands of trees over the next planting cycles, a $1M federal grant toward a bridge for Red Run Park and an awarded contract to start Red Run Park construction the week of May 4; the Sterling Heights Athletic Hub (indoor pickleball/table tennis) is under construction with a probable summer 2026 opening.
City development and parks staff updated council on Pathways to Play & Preservation (PPP) projects funded by the voter‑approved millage, reporting land purchases, tree canopy targets and near‑term park construction timelines.
Jason Caster said the city purchased multiple parcels near Udica and Hayes for preservation, adding roughly 20 acres to city‑held open space. Staff emphasized priorities…
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