Friends of St. Hedwig Park

A neighborhood reimagined through collaboration
We believe in the great neighborhoods of Detroit. We also believe that parks and playgrounds are the soul of a neighborhood.

St. Hedwig Park provides recreation, joy, and community to an estimated 33,000 people in Southwest Detroit. Seven schools, countless families, numerous recreational leagues, and 900+ PK to 8th graders across the street at Academy of Americas call St. Hedwig their own. But for too long they’ve had to take care of it alone.

The Friends of St. Hedwig Park builds on the progress of the SHP Coalition and the City of Detroit by working alongside an enthusiastic group of neighbors, coaches, teachers, and non-profits. St. Hedwig Park is an unmistakable opportunity to enhance social, economic, and recreational activity in Southwest Detroit.

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Children need freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a neccessity.

Kay Redfield Jamison

The Needs

Friends of St. Hedwig Park initiated a community survey to find out what the community most wanted. Their response was unanimous in wanting

  • Greater Safety
  • A Gathering Place
  • Better & More Bathrooms
  • New Sports Field for Youth Teams
  • New Playground for Multi-Generational Use

The Plan

Friends of St. Hedwig consulted with neighbors and community leaders before asking Kraemer Design Group to begin work on a plan.

  • Three new baseball fields - One regulation size field and two smaller diamonds for youth leagues
  • A large nmulti-use field
  • A pavillion with restrooms and concessions
  • Community gardens
  • A basketball court
  • Playground equipment and games
  • A half-mile walking path
  • Lighting for additional security and nighttime games
How to Help

Play spaces should provide meaningful and relevant experiences to meet the broad range of developmental needs within each community

Dan Perrault, Michigan Recreation Construction

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