Canton celebrates Arbor Day at park pavilion reopening

    Last week, Canton Township officials celebrated the long-awaited re-opening of three Heritage Park pavilions destroyed by a tornado in August of 2023.

    This ribbon cutting and tree planting marked the completion of the final tornado restoration project also included replacement of picnic tables, trash receptacles, numerous trees, as well as repairs to the splash playground. In the spirit of Earth Day, a red maple tree was also planted near the Heritage Park south pavilions, to mark the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day.
    “Canton is grateful that all damaged park amenities could be replaced to keep Heritage Park one of the most popular destinations in our parks system,” stated Canton Leisure Services Director Greg Hohenberger. “Our parks play such an essential role in contributing to the overall aesthetics and livability of our community and we look forward to continuing to welcome over 300,000+ visitors to Heritage Park annually.”
    Heritage Park, located just west of the Canton Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, MI 48188, is one of the premier Canton parks, offering numerous amenities, officials said. Visitors to this 105-acre park can enjoy: several playscapes, a splash playground, pavilions, gazebo, large scenic ponds, 1.5 miles of walking paths, an amphitheater, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, sand volleyball court, fishing pier, and much more.