STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Dodge Park in Sterling Heights will temporarily close as it is set to undergo a renovation project.
The west side of the park will shut down Monday where the volleyball courts will close for the season. The rest of the park will remain open through the month until the final Music in the Park concert, after which the remainder of the park will close for construction on Aug. 28.
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The city of Sterling Heights said the renovation project is part of the $45 million "Recreating Recreation" millage which voters approved this past November. Mayor Michael C. Taylor will take part in ceremonial groundbreaking at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
More details from the city:
While the park is closed for improvements, events normally held in Dodge Park will be hosted on alternative sites. Starting August 31, the Dodge Park Farmers Market will move to the Senior Center parking lot for the remainder of its season. This year, Sterling Frights will be held on the City Center campus, as will A Sterling Christmas, said Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Langlois. Dodge Park is expected to re-open to the public in late spring/early summer 2018.
The administrative offices and programming space for the Parks and Recreation Department will be relocating from Dodge Park to Fillmore Elementary at 8655 Irving Road in August 2017. This move to temporary quarters is necessitated by the construction activity in Dodge Park as part of Recreating Recreation. Parks and Recreation will be returning to the City Center upon completion of the new Community Center.