Main Street Park

Chelsea, Michigan

Through grassroots volunteerism and public-private partnership, Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) will revitalize the currently blighted downtown Chelsea property into a safe, active, accessible, and inclusive public space.

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Community Engagement & Proposed Plans

Imagine
The Possibilities

  • A beautiful space to enjoy the outdoors

  • A place to connect & rejuvenate

  • Access to multiple types of physical activities

  • An intergenerational attraction

  • Independent play for all ages!

  • A walking destination from Downtown Chelsea

Main Street Park Timeline

“PHASE I

Pre-development


✓ Due Diligence
✓ Develop Project Budget
✓ Purchase Agreement
✓ Environmental Investigation
✓ Development Agreement with City of Chelsea
✓ Engage Landscape Architects, Park Designers & Planners
✓ Remediation Plan
✓ Identify Sources of Funding
✓ Community Engagement
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“PHASE II

Development Pre-Construction


✓ Community Input & Surveys
✓ Park Concept
✓ Demolition of Structures
Site plan/Planning Commission
Environmental Remediation & Mitigation
Site Prep
Storm Line Replacement
Finalize Design
Secure Funding”
“PHASE III

Construction


Cap Direct Contact Barrier, Slab and Flatwork
Infrastructure/Utilities Installed
Pavilion & Restroom Construction
Skate Course & Courts/Hard Surfaces
Climbing Features
Native Plants & Trees
Green Spaces & Finish Work”
“PHASE IV

Property Transfer


City of Chelsea Takes Ownership & Operation
Park is open to the public”