On Thursday, May 28, the MSPA board had the privilege of gathering with donors who contributed over $10,000 to Holmes Family Park. Time was spent walking through the site to see the elements that their funding brought from vision to reality. Together, we celebrated the five-year process involving environmental testing and remediation, community input, design, and finally construction. Over 18,000 volunteer hours have been dedicated to bringing this park to our community.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Work continues to finish the park in time for summertime enjoyment. Stay tuned for a mid-July date when the City of Chelsea will take ownership and open the park. What’s happening on the site?
Safety surfaces have been installed around the climbing structure and bouldering walls
Lights are up in the allee
The mural is complete and scheduled for a June 19 installation
Landscaping continues - 145 trees, 28 varieties of native species, with 1.4 acres of green space
Sport court fencing is in progress, and painting is scheduled for late June
Stonework around the gas fire pit is nearly complete
Bocce Courts are installed with a crushed limestone surface
Michigan-made Landscape Forms outdoor furniture is ready for installation after active construction
While the park is very enticing, please remember this is still an active construction zone and not safe for play yet.
SAVE THE DATE
MSPA and the City of Chelsea are coordinating to plan the park’s grand opening festivities. Its official ribbon cutting is scheduled for Friday, August 21, at 10 a.m., and Saturday, August 22, will feature a daylong block party with food trucks, skate and climbing demonstrations, yoga and dance classes, live music, a kids' fun run, and more. Stay tuned for all the details!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED!
Main Street Park Alliance’s commitment to the wellness and vitality of our community does not end with construction. Our fundraising efforts continue; 100% of post-construction funds will go to the Chelsea Parks & Pathways Sustainability Fund! The fund will be used for capital repairs and replacements throughout all of Chelsea’s parks to ensure the longevity of these new, beautiful spaces.
