Park ProgramS

We’re bringing programming to the parks!

Presented in partnership between the Detroit Parks Coalition, Detroit Pistons Foundation, and City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Division, the Pistons Neighbors Program reflects our commitment to Detroit’s parks and the people who enjoy them. The 2024 Pistons Neighbors Program will take place from June 17 - August 16. Twelve Detroit parks will host free drop-in activities for all ages, including sports clinics, live music, dance classes, and visual arts. Programming, managed by Come Play Detroit, will be provided by local vendors and presented in partnership with community-based park organizations. A detailed programming schedule is below:

  • In partnership with Stafford House

    Tuesdays: 11 am-noon: yoga; 1-2 pm: basketball

  • In partnership with Arboretum Detroit; even weeks only

    Wednesdays: 7-8 pm: yoga

    Thursdays: 7-8 pm: chi gong

  • In partnership with Chandler Park Conservancy

    Mondays: 10 am – noon: volleyball

    Tuesdays: 1-3 pm: tennis; 4:30-6:30 pm: skateboarding

    Wednesdays: 10 am – noon: volleyball

    Thursdays: 1-3 pm: tennis; 3-4 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 4:30-6:30 pm: skateboarding; 6-7 pm: House of Jit

    Saturdays: 9-11 am: pickleball

  • In partnership with Clark Park Coalition

    Tuesdays: 3-4 pm: basketball; 5-6 pm: arts & crafts

    Thursdays: 3:30-4:30 pm: tennis; 5-6 pm: youth soccer

    Saturdays: 3-4 pm: zumba; 5-6 pm: volleyball

  • In partnership with Hope Village Revitalization CDC

    Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30 pm: arts & crafts; 6-7 pm: hustle

  • In partnership with Ella Fitzgerald Park Conservancy

    Saturdays: 3-4 pm: zumba & basketball; 3-7 pm: eastern market (free produce)

  • In partnership with Binder Street Block Club

    Saturdays: 11 am-noon: gardening; 1-2 pm: yoga

  • In partnership with Midtown Detroit, Inc.

    Wednesdays: 3-4 pm: African drumming; 5-6 pm: theatre performances

  • In partnership with O’Hair Park Community Association

    Tuesdays: 1-2 pm: volleyball; 3-4 pm: African drums & eastern market (free produce)

    Thursdays: 1-2 pm: tai chi; 3-4 pm: basketball

  • In partnership with Friends of Rouge Park; all programming near Brennan Pools

    Mondays: 3-4 pm: tennis; 5-6 pm: lacrosse

    Wednesdays: 3-4 pm: tennis & Eastern Market (free produce); 6-7 pm: hustle

    Fridays: 3-4 pm: basketball & martial arts; 5-6 pm: arts & crafts

  • In partnership with she sisterhood

    Mondays: 3-4:30 pm: tennis & Eastern Market (free produce); 5-6 pm: yoga

    Wednesdays: 3-4:30 pm: tennis

  • In partnership with W.I.S.E Partnership; odd weeks only

    Fridays: noon-1 pm: Eastern Market (free produce); 1-2: African drums; 3-4: hustle

Programming partners: African Drums by Amari Matthews, Black & Brown Theatre, Detroit Pistons Academy, Detroit Volleyball Coaches Association, Detroit Youth Lacrosse, Eastern Market, Flat Out Tennis, Good Vibsz Yoga, Healthy Hustle, House of Jit, Living Arts, Mejishi Martial Arts, Mint Artists Guild, Motor City Street Dance Academy, Motor City Tennis Academy, and YMCA of Metro Detroit.