ROCHESTER — A new universal play area has opened in Rochester. Memorial Grove All Abilities Park — adjacent to Halbach Field, off of Woodward Avenue — features new interactive play equipment around the existing walkways in Memorial Grove, with a turf floor around the equipment.

ROSEVILLE — The memory of Connor McMahon will live on each time someone enters the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe building located at 18185 Sycamore St.

BERKLEY — An agreement between the city of Berkley, its school district and local Dads’ Club will lead to improvements at the baseball field known as Community Field No. 1.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Dogs residing in Farmington Hills, as well as some of their owners, have reason to have a little extra spring in their steps these days, thanks to a recent City Council decision.

ROSEVILLE — There’s a new park in town where residents can relax on a bench, enjoy a walking path and take in the beauty of native plants.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For some, one of the appeals of living in West Bloomfield is the programming that is offered by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods residents and others in the community have a new outdoor amenity they can enjoy year-round.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s neither planting nor harvest time at James C. Nelson Park yet, but the shovels have officially hit the dirt.

ROCHESTER/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Reflection Trail and Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark will soon see some upgrades.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Kids of all abilities will get a chance to have fun as the Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new accessible playground for Waldenburg Park at its Sept. 11 meeting.

ROSEVILLE — While summer is nearing a close, next summer is already looking up in Roseville’s Rotary Park.

TROY — Conservation and preservation efforts for Turtle Woods may see further assistance if voters approve an Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department millage proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot.

ROYAL OAK — In the mid-1800s, Royal Oak became home to African American freedom seekers Henry Hamer and Elizabeth Hamer.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families and friends have a new neighborhood playground to explore in Rochester Hills. The 3.7-acre Wabash Park — at 100 Wabash Road, west of Rochester Road and north of Auburn Road — has been completely redesigned with new play equipment and a whole new look.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be hosting one more community meeting on the subject of a facility at Martin Road Park.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Prince Drewry Park now offers a nearly half-mile path, it’s just a few feet shy, where you can do just that. The path winds around the perimeter of the park located on Quinn Road near Parker Elementary.

SOUTHFIELD — On the hot and sunny morning of Aug. 1, officials gathered at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 10 Mile Road, for the park’s grand reopening.

ROCHESTER — Construction on a new universal play area in Rochester begins this month.Over the next few weeks, crews will begin construction on the Memorial Grove All Abilities Park, adjacent to Halbach Field, off Woodward Avenue.

EASTPOINTE — Members of the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe want to express their gratitude to community members for all their support this past year.

FRASER — The Fraser City Council cautiously agreed to work with the Fraser First Booster Club on updates in Steffens Park at its July 11 meeting.