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Eliza Howell Park Nature & Play Series
Eliza Howell Park Nature & Play Series

Our Nature & Play Series is back, offering youth ages 6–16 a space to play, learn, and grow. Participants will engage in diverse athletic and creative activities led by trained coaches and instructors, all while surrounded by nature in Eliza Howell Park. Activities include: skateboarding, soccer, archery, flag football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, martial arts, African drums and dance, art, and nature-based activities.

Ages 5-16

$10/ per week per youth
July 27 - August 20
Mondays & Wednesdays

Skateboarding: 9-10

Field Games: 10-11

Nature & Arts & Crafts: 11:30-12:30

Martial Arts & African Dance: 12:30-1:30

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Games, Baseball, Football, Softball: 9-11

Nature Walk: 11:30-12

Archery: 12:-1:30

Registration is on a rolling basis

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Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park is BACK at Eliza Howell Park Monday, June 1st! We’re excited to kick off another season of free outdoor yoga with our longtime partners Yoganic Flow as part of the city-wide Yoga in the Park series with Detroit Parks Coalition

Classes will take place every Monday at 6 PM through September in the same beloved location near the former Stickwork sculpture site.

Join us for the season kickoff on June 1st and classes end last week of September
All ages and abilities welcome. Check back on our instagram for any changes to the schedule to due weather.

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Master Rain Garden Certification
Master Rain Garden Certification

Learn how to design and install rain gardens! Free and open to the public, limited spots available.

This course is offered free of charge by Huron Clinton Metroparks.

Course Dates:
June 9 (Tuesday), 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Master Rain Garden Course #1
June 16 (Tuesday), 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Master Rain Garden Course #2
June 23 (Tuesday), 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Master Rain Garden Course #3
June 24 (Wednesday), 9:30 AM – 3 PM: Rain Garden Build Day

You must be able to attend all of the dates
Spots are limited, and attendance at all sessions is required to receive certification.
Register Here

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POSTPONED! BBQ Jam & Park Clean Up at Eliza Howell Park
POSTPONED! BBQ Jam & Park Clean Up at Eliza Howell Park

POSTPONED! Check back for updates!

Join us for a day at Eliza Howell Park filled with music, food, and a park clean-up. Bring your friends and family and jam out while cleaning up our beloved park. Enjoy bbq food and jams at EHP.

  • 11am | Volunteer Check-In & Orientation

  • DIA hands-on art activity all day

  • 1pm | Live Music w/ Matt Lemons Jam Session

  • $1 BBQ Hot dogs

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Water as Witness: Eco Art Opening by Maya Davis + Bioswale Activation
Water as Witness: Eco Art Opening by Maya Davis + Bioswale Activation

Saturday, July 25 from 2-4 PM

You’re invited! Join us on Saturday, July 25 as we celebrate the unveiling of Water as Witness, a new permanent public art installation by Maya Davis, alongside the grand opening of Eliza Howell Park’s new Bioswale Activation.

What to expect:
2 PM | Bioswale Activation Ribbon Cutting
3 PM | Artist Talk
Live music by Sophiyah E.
Stormwater Zine release
Refreshments

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Trail Keepers
Trail Keepers

Saturday, November 15th 10am-2pm

Eliza Howell Park

Introducing our new volunteer-led trail maintenance program at Eliza Howell Park! Designed to keep the trails beautiful and accessible for everyone, this quarterly initiative is a fantastic way to give back to the community while soaking up the great outdoors. 

For more information email: Alexus@Sidewalkdetroit.com

To sign up to be a Trail Keeper register here

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Eco-Artist Workshop with Huron-Clinton Metroparks and Maya Davis
Eco-Artist Workshop with Huron-Clinton Metroparks and Maya Davis

Eco-Artist Workshop with Huron-Clinton Metroparks and Maya Davis

Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 2025,1-3pm

Location: Eliza Howell Park

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At this workshop, participants will make rain chains with artist, Maya Davis and learn about stormwater management tools and techniques for mitigating flooding at home with Huron-Clinton Metroparks. All are welcome, 10+ recommended.

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10th Sidewalk Festival 2025
10th Sidewalk Festival 2025

Date & Time: August 1, 6-8pm, & August 2, 2-9pm

Location: Eliza Howell Park

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Sidewalk Festival is a vibrant biannual celebration of arts and culture featuring a variety of site-specific performances, interactive installations, music, dance, and community-centered workshops. It highlights creativity in outdoor and public spaces, often transforming unconventional locations like parks, streets, and neighborhoods into dynamic stages for artistic expression.  The festival emphasizes themes such as environmental justice, spatial equity, and community engagement, creating opportunities for local artists and audiences to connect. This summer’s theme is WILD. RESISTANCE. RHYTHM. STORY

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