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Elize Howell Park

Currently 5.0/5 stars.

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14885 Beaverland St., Detroit, MI

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Currently 5.0/5 stars.

This playspace is awesome! If you helped build or plan it, tell folks about the process in the comments area.

Get to know your neighbors! Hold an annual Play Day or parents club at this playspace.

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chaslett rated this playspace

There are so many safe and exciting ways to incorporate every family member into this park. We have the playground for the young kids, the Energi stations for the adults, a walking trail, and when everyone is getting hungry have a family cook-out with the grills and at the picnic tables.

Currently 5.0/5 stars.

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chaslett posted a message

A great new playground that feels like you're playing in the tree tops has just been built by 250 volunteers, supervised by a professional installation team (of course). So come PLAY at the park!

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