Park Improvements

Upcoming Park Improvement Projects

Numerous studies have shown that parks provide a safe place to connect, enjoy the outdoors and be physically active.  Canton Parks staff is dedicated to creating great parks and works year-round to maintain the numerous amenities that can be found within our parks system. Guided by community input, these park improvement projects help create and maintain open green spaces near home that are welcoming to all. 

For the safety of all visitors, staff and contractors, park improvement spaces will be fenced off. We will work efficiently to minimize the time a space may be closed and ask that our neighbors avoid construction areas until projects are completed.

For additional information, please contact the Canton Parks office at 734/394-5310.

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Upcoming Park Improvements

Location Estimated Timeline Improvements
Heritage Park - North Restroom Spring 2024 ADA improvements, partitions, fixtures
Heritage Park - Splash Playground Spring 2024 Replace small shade sails due to storm damage and repair splash playground infrastructure
Heritage Park - Parking Lots 2024 Northeast ballfield parking lot. Alternative parking areas will be available.
Heritage Park - Pathways 2024 Repaving the hard surface trails throughout the Park; funding support by Wayne Co. Parks Millage. 
Heritage Park - South Pavilions Spring 2024 Replacement of the three pavilions lost in the 2023 storm.
Freedom Park Spring 2024 Accessible playground equipment: soft-fall surfacing, activity panels
Flodin Park Spring 2024

Accessible playground equipment: activity panels
Barchester Park Summer 2024 Additional playground equipment; funding support by CDBG.
Victory Park Summer 2024 Paving of the Parking Lots and Paths
Pheasant Run  2024 Paving of South and West Paths
Preservation Park 2024 New market Pavilion, historic building repairs, landscaping and parking improvements. 
Zibiwes Nature Area 2024 New nature themed playground, walking paths, fruit tree orchard, parking improvements and sidewalk connectivity.
The Ridge 2024 Renovations to the white corner building on the southwest corner of Ridge and Cherry Hill. Creation of a multi-purpose community building. 
  1. Pollinator Gardens
  2. Heritage North Playground
  3. Splash Playground Shade
  4. Peace Pole
  5. Workman Square

Pollinator Gardens Added to Canton Parks

Canton Township is pleased to announce the addition of pollinator gardens in several Canton Parks including: Heritage Park, Zibiwés Nature Area (formerly Patriot Park), Village Arts Factory and Victory Park. Under the guidance of Creating Habitats for Pollinators and Parks Division, the majority of volunteers from Community Financial Credit Union and the Dartmouth Alumni of Detroit/NW Ohio teamed up to plant native grasses and plants to help give bees and other pollinators a place to thrive in these Canton parks.  

Pollinator gardens are designed to attract bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, bats, as well as hummingbirds. These animals perform the crucial ecosystem service of pollination, making it possible for our food and flowers to grow. A pollinator garden can have a positive impact on these important insects and small mammals. To help support the growth of these spaces, Canton is maintaining the spaces as no mow areas. To allow the flowers to return each season, we ask that visitors not pick the flowers. 

For additional information, contact the Canton Parks office at 734/394-5310. 


Volunteers working on Pollinator Garden