Hamtramck Parks Board of Directors Member Opening
Are you a community member interested in giving back? Do you have ideas and time to contribute to improving our parks? HPC is seeking new Board of Directors members. This is a volunteer position that requires attendance at monthly meetings, and is a good opportunity to exhibit and develop community leadership. Applicants must be 18 […]
Hamtramck Parks Programming/Event Stipend is Live
Do you have ideas for park events and programming? Now is your chance to bring them to life! Inspired by the ideas and creativity of our residents and visitors, the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) has launched a Parks Programming/Event Stipend. Individuals or groups of any kind, 18-years of age or older may apply for up […]
New Outdoor Patio Coming to Veterans Park
Together, the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) and Yemen Cafe collaborated to design a public patio space intended to benefit cafe customers and park visitors alike. An agreement between the City of Hamtramck, the HPC, and Yemen Cafe allowed for the design, funding, and plan for future maintenance. The project features two concrete-paved patios with cafe […]
Maintenance and Repairs to Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park
This month the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy funded maintenance to the Veteran Memorial at Veterans Park. Work completed included replacing joints on the stone platform, power washing and removing staining on the horizontal and vertical surfaces, and replacing a damaged portion of the gate and fencing. These repairs and maintenance will not only improve the appearance […]
Announcing Hamtramck Parks Conservancy Director of Programming and Communications
This month, the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy welcomes Alicia Chiaravalli as its Director of Programming and Communications. Alicia brings a diverse background in environmental sciences, land use, playground design, and recreation. Alicia holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Michigan with complementary Masters work at Designskolen, a Danish industrial design program “Design for Play” created […]
Tennis Wall Restored
They call it The Wall. Just that. The Wall. Yet there are people around the country, even the world, who instantly translate the meaning of those two words into a wealth of memories of great success, bitter failure, and punishing practice. The Wall is a concrete structure about 20 feet high by 40 feet wide […]
Hamtramck Parks Conservancy Selects New Leader
First Permanent Executive Director is Hamtramck Resident, Long-time Volunteer HAMTRAMCK, MI – October 10, 2023 – The Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) announces Thomas Habitz, Jr. as its Executive Director, effective September 2023. Mr. Habitz is a recognized leader in planning and economic development in the Detroit area, having enjoyed a lengthy career with Henry Ford […]