Volunteer for Palmer Park WinterFest 2022

910 Merrill Plaisance Street,Detroit MI 48203

11 February, 2022

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People for Palmer Park invites you to donate a few hours to volunteer at WinterFest—inside our heated tent! Music, food & fun! Volunteer with People for Palmer Park at the Palmer Park WINTERFESTWinterFest 2022 at Palmer Park will be three days of fun in a winter wonderland presented by the City of Detroit with the support of People for Palmer Park. The event takes place onFriday, Saturday and Sunday, February 11 through February 13 in the southeast area of the park (Woodward and Merrill Plaisance). People for Palmer Park is hosting the warming tent, giving out hot chocolate and treats, free arts & crafts take-home kits for children, spinning some great music on the turntable, selling some of our cool hats, books and merchandise, and telling the People for Palmer Park story to the many families visiting the park. Please note that all our volunteers in the tent (and visitors in the tent) MUST WEAR A MASK! Please sign up for a shift — then be sure to spend some time before or after your shift to enjoy the winter festivities at the event! Bundle up for sledding, ice skating, snow shoeing, horse and carriage rides, entertainment and much more! We are counting on you! Please lend a hand. Thank you. peopleforpalmerpark.org   "A park for the good of everyone."~Senator Thomas W. Palmer   With the threat of park closings and budget cuts by the city, the People for Palmer Park (PFPP) arose from members of the community who love Palmer Park for the gem it was, is, and can be.  PFPP is dedicated to the revitalization of Palmer Park and creating a safe, accessible and equitable place for everyone of all ages to enjoy nature, recreation and healthy opportunities. PFPP is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and the official "Adopt-a-Park" Partner with the CIty of Detroit. PFPP believes that with the collective energy, efforts, and talents of the people who use and love the park, it can be revitalized to its fullest potential and restored to what Senator Palmer envisioned when he donated the land for the park in the late 1800s: “a park for the good of everyone.” Palmer Park is comprised of 296 acres of lawns and historic woodlands, new tennis courts, splash park, hiking and biking trails, Lake Frances, a historic log cabin, a community garden, playgrounds, and more.  PFPP is a membership organization and new members and volunteers are necessary and welcome. Core members of the PFPP include residents and representatives from diverse neighborhoods and community organizations. PFPP is committed to the preservation, recreation, and revitalization of Palmer Park, for the good of all. Our vision is to create an urban oasis, regional destination, and daily recreation site that will promote an active and healthy community. Our guiding values include preservation of park resources; restoration and preservation of the park’s history; equal benefit and access to the park; creation of a safe park environment; responsiveness to park users and the community; timeliness in our actions; and collaboration and cooperation with city, community, and stakeholders. www.peopleforpalmerpark.org