Detroit Parks & Recreation

09/05/2024

Get ready for a weekend full of energy and excitement at Spirit Plaza!🌟 We’re celebrating Detroit in style, with Stepping in the D and Spirit Got Cheer for the Detroit Lions season opener!🎉 Bring your friends and family and at Spirit Weekends!

09/03/2024

Excitement is building at Spirit Plaza this week! 🤩 Not only will Spirit Eats, Fitology, and Spirit Weekends be in full swing, but we’re also wrapping up Summer Music Series with a special collaboration w/ Dancing in the D💃🏽🎶 This final music series event features Grammy-nominated and more great artists: 🔥🔥🔥
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The best part? It’s FREE! Join us from 5 PM to 8 PM—bring your lawn chairs as seating is limited. What a way to conclude music series!! 🥳🥳

08/29/2024

08/27/2024

Stay cool, Detroit!🌞 When you need to beat the heat, our recreation centers are here for you. Visit the following cooling centers, open Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th, from 10am – 10pm:

• Patton Recreation Center
• Northwest Activities Center
• Patton Recreation Center

We’ve got you covered 💫

08/26/2024

08/26/2024

The Detroit Jazz Festival is back this weekend, August 30th-September 2nd, at Hart Plaza!🎷🎶 Celebrate Detroit's
jazz legacy with four FREE days of world-class performances, delicious food, artisan booths, and more💫
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Visit www.detroitjazzfest.org for information!
Photos by Elonte Davis

08/24/2024

Northwest Activity Center’s Back 2 School Rally is TODAY from 2-6 PM! 📚🎉 Grab your school supplies and enjoy a mix of food, fun, and festivities. ✨ It’s the final back-to-school bash from Parks and Rec, so come out and make some noise, DPRD family! 🥳

08/23/2024

This weekend, Spirit is going up!🔥
Join us and dive into the excitement on Saturday & Sunday! Who’s ready to take part? 🤩

08/21/2024

Hey DPRD family! ☺️👋🏼 As summer programming wraps up and everyone prepares for the back-to-school season, please note that our recreation centers will be closed from August 26th to September 9th. 🚨 If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your local recreation center.
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08/21/2024

Catch the Summer Music Series this Friday, August 23rd, for Jazz🎷🎶 Join us at Kemeny Park from 5-8 pm! Detroit parks are the place to be this summer💫

08/20/2024

Congrats to our Professional of the Month, Andre Harris! 🎉 With 7 years at the City of Detroit under his belt, Andre rocks his role as the Recreation Center Supervisor at Adams Butzel Complex. Keep up the awesome work, Andre! 👏🏽🔥

08/20/2024

2024 Senior Olympics Banquet ✨

08/15/2024

Fitology just leveled up its roster! 🤩 This summer, we’re not just catching fits—we’re getting fit 💪🏼🔥 got a fresh new schedule packed with even more action. Join us every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spirit Plaza for the ultimate Fitology experience! ☺️
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08/15/2024

Are your Collard Greens unbeatable? 🤔 It's time to prove it! 🔥 Show off your culinary skills today at Williams Recreation Center from 4-7 pm. Don’t miss this chance to shine!

08/15/2024

Catch the 2024 Summer Music Series TOMORROW, August 16th, for Opera! Detroit parks are the place to be this summer🎶🎤

Join us at Farwell Park from 6-8 pm💫

08/14/2024

The Summer Soul Music Festival is bringing the heat to Hart Plaza on August 16-18, 2024! 🔥Join us for 25 acts from R&B, Pop, Motown, delicious food, and a Louie VS Gucci fashion show on Saturday ‼️
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Grab your tickets now ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-summer-soul-music-festival-weekend-tickets-933612699717

08/14/2024

Today the City of Detroit and community partners, Detroit Parks Coalition and Connect313, to announce FREE public Wi-Fi in five Detroit parks, along with solar powered charging stations for devices.

This would not be possible without the $265,000 in grants provided the Detroit Pistons Foundation, Rocket Community Fund, and Knight Foundation. Thank you for bringing a new level of connectivity to these parks 🛜🌳👏

08/12/2024

What’s new in recreation? 🤩 Are you ready for your kids to head back to school? 📚 Check out the latest at Kemeny Recreation Center, located at 2260 S Fort St, Detroit, MI 48217 📍They’re hosting TWO back-to-school bashes featuring backpack giveaways, haircuts, free food, games, and more! ☺️
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08/12/2024

What’s new at Spirit Plaza? 🫨🔥 This week dive into Spirit Eats, Dancing in the D, Spirit Weekends, and more! 🤩 Also check out August’s schedule to see when your favorite food truck returns— all at The People Plaza! 🔥🔥🔥
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08/09/2024

Explore these recreation centers for all the resources and support you need! 💫 Dive into a wealth of opportunities and get the tools to stay safe and healthy 🔥

08/09/2024

Today in Recreation was something special! 🤩 We hosted Day Camp Day, where campers from various recreation centers came together for a day filled with fun, games, and dancing. 💃🏽🔥 The kids had so much fun! 🔥🔥🔥

08/09/2024

The Ribs & RnB Festival has started and is going all weekend, August 9-11, 2024! 🤩 Experience unforgettable performances by NEXT, TROOP, RO JAMES, ADINA HOWARD, GLENN JONES & More! 🥳The festival runs daily from 11:30am to 11:30pm. Enjoy free admission Friday until 4:00pm, and Saturday & Sunday until 1:00pm ($15 after). Don’t miss out🔥

08/09/2024

Catch the 2024 Summer Music Series TODAY, August 9th, for Afrobeats! 🤩 Enjoy FREE activities, shop local vendors, and groove to a new music genre every Friday 🎶. Detroit is the place to be this summer!🎉

08/07/2024

Detroit’s Ribs R&B Music Festival IS BACK August 9-11 at Hart Plaza! 🤩🔥 Don’t forget to indulge in delicious ribs, and memorable summer nights by the riverfront. Experience amazing entertainment featuring , , , & more! 📀🥳
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https://www.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com

08/06/2024

What’s new in recreation?! 🤩 Check out the latest programs at The Community Center AB Ford, Adams Butzel Complex Recreation Center, Williams Recreation Center, and Lasky & Farwell Recreation Center. 📍💫These centers are rolling out exciting new activities just for you! Come join the fun!🎉
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08/06/2024

What’s new in recreation?! 🤩 Check out the latest at Heilmann Recreation Center! Located at 19601 Brock Ave, Detroit, MI 48205 📍They’re rolling out fun new programming just for you! Come join in the excitement!
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