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candgnews.com MAY 22, 2024 Vol. 17, No. 11
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Hills’ new parks and rec plan priorities include splash pad, Hawk, Costick Center BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills resident Claudette Wellons recently spent part of her Tuesday morning at the Costick Center and said it is “excellent” that parks and recreation activities are funded. She partook in water aerobics for “exercise and for fun.” “My favorite part is the deep water, because it just feels better,” Wellons said. “I do regular aerobics, but deep water is better.” For residents who enjoy parks and recreation facilities, a big part of the thanks goes to the master plan process. A lot of thought, attention and detail go into
identifying ways for residents to get the most out of parks and recreation amenities, with master plans helping to put some of the priorities into focus. Farmington Hills’ most recent parks and recreation master plan was approved by City Council earlier this year, which was followed by approval from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The new master plan is set to run from 20242028. One of the aspirations that Ellen Schnackel, who is the director of special services for Farmington Hills, cited is to analyze and understand the best usage for the Costick Center and The Hawk. Walled Lake resident Cheryl Vanderbeek also
A five-year Farmington Hills parks and recreation master plan was approved earlier this year. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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ART ON THE GRAND TO RETURN IN JUNE FARMINGTON HILLS — Those who love art and the great outdoors are invited to enjoy both next month, with historic downtown Farmington as the backdrop. Thousands of artists and art lovers are set to converge on Grand River Avenue for the 15th edition of Art
on the Grand, which is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. The fair is set to run 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 1 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, spanning nearly a quarter mile on Grand River Avenue, from Grove Street to Farmington Road. The event may attract as many as 40,000 people, with the work of approximately 100 artists scheduled to
be featured. The juried fine arts and crafts fair will include ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, wood, wearable art, glass, sculpture and more in a variety of price ranges. It is being presented by the city of Farmington Hills Special Services Cultural Arts Division and the Farming-
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