Dear Residents and Guests,
One of Wayne County's greatest assets is our parks. In fact, Wayne County's abundant recreation is a key tool in attracting investment and interest in our travels abroad. Our park/recreation system and the legacy of flora and fauna offer a place to relax and have fun with family, friends and neighbors. There is truly something for everyone - year round.
The history of our Parks Division dates to 1919. I invite you to be part of the Wayne County outdoor legacy, enjoying a day at the Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center, a family or community group (picnic) gathering along Hines Parkway, baseball or soccer events, naturalist programs, auto exhibits or exploring a vast lineup of plant and wildlife species. During the winter holiday season, drive in Hines Park during the Lightfest, offering miles of a sparkling scene that is noted in national surveys of exciting displays.
In order to maintain our legacy, Wayne County is pledging to keep vigilant in managing the resources and to make the investments in our public system. Our recreation facilities and tourism attractions offer a critically important and unique opportunity for ongoing refinements in living. And it's a big job. Wayne County consists of more than 7,500 acres of public recreation land, including 391 miles of rivers and streams. That means vast space for families, social groups and individuals to picnic, golf, bicycle, canoe, sled, fish, run/exercise, walk or swim. And don't forget the fun events like Marshmallow Drop, Mud Day, Jazz on the River, Movies in the Park, Lightfest and others.
Also check our websites and literature for continued improvements and expanded services and programs, like the riverwalk in historic Elizabeth Park, a new bike path project in Northville, the beautiful Crosswinds Marsh in southwest Wayne County, a boat launch in southeast Wayne County, riverfront improvements on the far east side of Detroit, riverbank upgrades and other improvements to our critical eco-system.
As your Wayne County executive, I am committed to making the county a place where families want to live, raise their children (and grandchildren) and where companies demand to do business.
I invite you to enjoy and help manage your Wayne County Parks.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Ficano
Wayne County Executive
Wayne County Parks is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2009!
Wayne County Parks was created in 1919, and we will lbe having a year-long celebration. To help us celebrate, take photos of your family taking part in any of the activities listed on the Birthday webpage and your photo may be posted on the Wayne County Parks website.
90 fun things to do in Wayne County Parks