GRAND OPENING: HELEN MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER & ED DAVIS PARK 

The community is invited to join us a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, November 22nd, from 11 AM to 2 PM that marks the completion of the Helen Moore Community Center and Ed Davis Park. Enjoy a DJ, program demonstrations, and food trucks as we celebrate this exciting milestone!

Ed Davis Park is a new park named in honor of Edward "Ed" Davis, the first African American new car dealership owner in the US. The park is located adjacent to the newly renovated Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave) and includes a plaza, playground, fitness equipment, shelter, multi-use sport court, picnic area, drinking found, benches, and newly planted trees. 

Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave) is named in honor of Helen Moore, a lifelong Detroit activist. Moore was instrumental in protecting the neighborhood space and has advocated for education and community voice across Detroit. 

NEW RECREATION CENTER & PARK PROJECT INFORMATION

The City purchased the Helen Moore Center, and has plans to renovate it as a City Recreation Center, and create a park and parking area.

Construction starts Spring 2024 and the renovation budget is $8.5M.

Thank you to all those who attended a community meeting or provided input on the future rec center and park design.  More details on the final designs can be found in the presentation "Community Meeting #3" linked below.

Past presentations:

Community Meeting #1 - Prioritizing amenities

Community Meeting #2 - Draft plan for review

Community Meeting #3 - Final Rec Center & Park Plans

Contact:

Juliana Fulton - Deputy Chief Parks Planner

[email protected]

Debbie Machnak - Project Manager

[email protected]