A $4 million renovation has wrapped up in Southwest Detroit. The 30-acre Clark Park now has an ADA-compliant playground and additional new amenities for the neighborhood.
Along with the playground, Clark Park upgrades include colorful sports courts, a landscaped entryway along Vernor Highway, more trees along the edges of the park, new benches, and upgraded necessities (trash and recycling bins, tables).
"Clark Park has long been a place where people gather, play, and build long-lasting memories," said Anthony Benavides, Director of the Clark Park Coalition. "With the help of the City and generous corporate and philanthropic donors, our community youth and residents have more opportunities to play safely and learn new sports. These investments support the park's vibrancy and help Clark Park be a place that builds community pride."
The renovation was part of the city's Strategic Neighborhood Fund, which invests in specific improvements in neighborhoods across the city. In Southwest Detroit, this has also included streetscaping and new residential developments like La Joya Gardens and the Brooke on Bagley.
Nearby parks like Riverside and Roosevelt Park will finish their renovations this summer.
Funding for the Clark Park revamp came from Invest Detroit, the Gilbert Family Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, and the City of Detroit.
