New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch shares a scenic view of Lake St. Clair.
Shaking off several chilly days, Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore residents soaked up the sun Wednesday with temps reaching 80 degrees. New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch shares a scenic view of Anchor Bay from Brandenburg Park off Jefferson. Tell us in the comments' section: How did you celebrate the warm weather?
The splash park opens this season inside Brandenburg Park.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for noon June 8 to unveil Chesterfield Township's splash park, according to the township. The water attraction inside Brandenburg Park was made possible by a donation from the Webber Family Foundation. It has been dubbed by the township as the Cedar Point of Chesterfield and will include 16 fountains in the park overlooking Anchor Bay off Jefferson. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Brandenburg Park admission will be waived during that time for attendees, township Supervisor Michael Lovelock said.
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch counts down the days to spring.
Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore residents can start looking out for local characteristics of the spring season. Patch rounds up some sure signs of spring: World's Finest Frozen Custard, complete with mini golf and play areas, opens March 20 off 23 Mile in Chesterfield Township, according to its Facebook page. The seasonal stand is a popular, family-friendly hangout. Meanwhile, Dairy Queen in New Baltimore, which is also open in the warmer months, is already welcoming ice cream lovers. The annual New Baltimore Farmers Market next to the city's recreation center on Washington Street will hold its first-ever Spring Farmers Market May 19 with live music and activities, as well as plants, flowers, food and artisans. The regular season …
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From historic landmarks to scenic waterfronts, residents and visitors can find family-friendly fun in the area.
A beachfront public park positioned in New Baltimore's historic downtown, Burke Park is family friendly with playscapes, an extensive pier and more. A harbor with public boat docks is expected to be complete this winter, and a kayak rental business is slated to set up in upcoming months. Along Anchor Bay in Chesterfield Township, this public park is popular among anglers and families that utilize the playscapes. This summer, a highly anticipated splash park is set to open with 16 fountains for children to frolic under. Although the museum in New Baltimore is closed in January and February, visitors can see an array of displays, including antique furniture and mementos from the city's heyday as a resort town during the remainder of the …
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The splash park inside Brandenburg Park is expected to open in spring 2013.
Chesterfield Township's highly anticipated splash park is approaching completion. Play structures were installed last week, with several more expected to go up this winter, according to township Supervisor Michael Lovelock. A grand opening is expected at an undetermined date in spring and the public will be able to use splash park inside Brandenburg Park this summer, Lovelock said. The 16-fountain park overlooking Anchor Bay is made possible by gift from the Webber Family Foundation.
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7:41 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Great :) I can't wait to take my Grand Children this summer. It's right down the road from me. more ›
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued the required permit to the finish construction Friday, according to the township.
After citing construction delays for the splash park, Chesterfield Township received a necessary permit Friday to move ahead with the project. Township Supervisor Michael Lovelock said Monday night at the regular Board of Trustees meeting that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued the permit to finish the splash park. Lovelock previously stated the township was awaiting its turn for DEQ approval, due to regular delays from other project oversight. The permit allows the township to wrap up construction inside Brandenburg Park this year. The 16-fountain splash park is scheduled to open to the public in the warmer 2013 months.
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The 16-fountain facility was originally slated to open this month.
The 16-fountain facility was originally slated to open this month.
Updated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Chesterfield Township's splash park likely will not be finished this year. Follow us on Facebook Summer dreams of using the 16-fountain attraction in Brandenburg Park have been dashed by the arrival of colder weather. But, securing state permits to finish construction on time was the real hold up, according to Supervisor Michael Lovelock. The splash park requires approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality that has multiple pending projects to oversee, Lovelock said. "You have to wait your turn," he said. "I was hoping it was going to be open this year for the kids but obviously it didn't happen." He said he hopes to learn more about the status of the permit requests in the next week or so…
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10:49 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hi Ann: Brandenburg will remain open to the public and the splash park is not expected to change the regular admission fees. http://patch.com/A-vWMm more ›
The 16-fountain park is expected for completion in September.
Chesterfield Township's splash park is well underway. Construction inside Brandenburg Park is taking place in anticipation of a September opening. Crews were working this week amid mounds of dirt and machines. Supervisor Michael Lovelock has dubbed the attraction the "Cedar Point of Chesterfield" with 16-fountains expected. It will span 3,500 square feet, he said. Sign up for the Patch daily newsletter and follow us on Facebook. The splash park, which will be open to the public, is made possible by a donation from the Webber Family Foundation.
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Construction began Monday on the extensive splash park inside Brandenburg in Chesterfield Township.
Mack
8:47 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Cedar Point of Chesterfield??? Lets not over sell this, its cool but Cedar Point??? LOL, people are stupid! more ›