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Day of Play at Martin Road Park

May 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Martin Road Park

1615 E. Lewiston Ave.

Ferndale, MI 48220

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Description

Families can come out to Martin Road Park for a ribbon cutting ceremony, basketball competitions, free pickleball lessons, open splash pad play, tug of war, potato sack race, live DJ entertainment, a food truck and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 24, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/570122289463724/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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