Phase III
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Phase III – Finishing the Park
October 16 2022 we had our official ribbon cutting for McKinley Park.
Completed in the summer of 2022 is the Sensory Garden, which will has natural plants, musical instruments, and other amenities which will stimulate the senses.
Phase III also included the Global Motion Climber!
Funding for Phase III was possible through a $10,000 grant from the DTE Energy Foundation, and private donations and fundraisers by the Fraser First Booster Club.
Dollars Raised
- $300,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant
- $200,000 Land Water Conservation Fund Grant
- Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan and Ralph Wilson Foundation
- Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan and Detroit Auto Dealers Association
Volunteers
What started as a small group of dedicated volunteers has turned into a project with community-wide support, including hundreds of donors, supporters, and volunteers that have helped make this project a success.
Contributors
Contributors to the project include the hundreds of residents, friends, and supporters, private donors, the City of Fraser, and grants from the State of Michigan and the Land, Water, Conservation Fund.
Barrier-free Park
McKinley Park is a “barrier-free” park and playground, offering accessible outdoor recreation for children and adults of all abilities, with a particular focus on the needs of those with special challenges.