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Parks Planning & Development
2022-2027 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
The 2022-2027 Ferndale Parks and Recreation Plan is an update of the City of Ferndale’s previous Parks and Recreation Plan and an extension of the City of Ferndale Master Plan. This Parks and Recreation Plan carries the overarching open space strategy forward to guide the specifics of planning, developing, programming, and sustaining the City’s recreation, land, and facilities. This plan update to the 2017-2021 plan is expected to be amended in 2022 to fully capture the alignment with the Plan Ferndale Master Plan and Climate Action Plan. View the full plan here.
Current Park Improvements
WILSON PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (2024)
The Parks and Recreation Department (P&RD) is set to break ground on the Wilson Park Improvement Project in Spring 2024. The project will transform Wilson Park through new amenities and features in an effort to increase accessibility and activity throughout the area.
"Wilson Park's transformation is more than just a project; it's a promise to our community,” said LaReina Wheeler, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We're creating a space where everyone can come together, play, and connect. This project isn't just about asphalt and concrete; it's about building a stronger, more vibrant community."
The project’s main components include the following:
- An ADA accessible walking path throughout the park
- New playground equipment with accessible features
- A new picnic shelter
- Parking lot expansion and improvement, including two ADA spots
In addition to the main components, the project will also see the park improved with new benches, a new drinking fountain, bike racks, and new trash and recycling bins.
The Parks & Rec Department has worked diligently to secure more than $400,000 in grant funding from sources to help bring this project to fruition. These grant sources include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Gametime, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, America in Bloom, and the American Academy of Dermatology.
MARTIN ROAD PARK IMPROVEMENTS (2024)
The City is set to break ground on a number of improvements at Martin Road Park in Spring 2024. These improvements are aimed at improving accessibility and providing additional features for the overall park experience. This phase of development will see the park upgraded with new walking path connections to the southeast parking lot, a new full-sized basketball court, new pickleball courts, a new picnic shelter, and new landscaping elements. This project is supported by grant funding made available by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Oakland County Parks, and America in Bloom. Access routes to park features may be impacted by construction during this time, but features like the splash pad and pavilion are planned to remain accessible and operational throughout the construction period. The City anticipates completing the project by late Summer 2024.