West Bloomfield Parks has annual and long-term improvement projects scheduled throughout our park system. Funding for these projects comes from our millages, grants, sponsorships, donations and partnerships.
2025 Capital Projects
Marshbank Park Paving – Phase 1
In 2025, we began a three-year, three-phase paving project at Marshbank Park. Phase one was completed this fall and consisted of the north “Oak Ridge” roadway, the permeable asphalt parking lot and most of the walking paths around the park. Phase one also included concrete repairs and additions to sidewalks, picnic shelter areas, portions of the walking paths and new park bench locations. Phase two will begin April 2026.
Marshbank Park Buildings Exterior Refresh
This summer, the exterior of the Lodge and Overlook buildings at Marshbank Park were re-modeled. The Overlook building received new screens inside the screened-in porch, the porch door was replaced and the railing on the porch were refreshed. Both buildings were re-stained and portions were re-painted.
Roof Replacements at Drake, Keith Sports and Bloomer Parks
This fall, a total of eight roofs were replaced at Drake Sports Park, Keith Sports Park and Bloomer Park, with each roof aging over 25 years old. These improvements are part of our routine facility’s capital projects maintenance list.
WB Trail Counters
A pedestrian counter was installed along the West Bloomfield Trail Network just east of Arrowhead Road. The counter will gather information used to help with trail maintenance, the ability to track the numbers of walkers versus bikes and help to enforce our trail maximum speed limit.
Security Camera Installation
This year, through grant-funding, 11 security cameras were installed on the Marshbank Lodge and Overlook buildings. These cameras help reduce vandalism, aid in staff and park users’ well-being and assist in monitoring areas for potential park maintenance.
2024 Capital Projects
Drake Sports Park Playground Replaced
Drake Sports Park’s new playground opened on November 1, 2024. The updated playground is in a new location, giving safer access to the park restrooms and parking lot. The ADA compliant playground features a large swing bay, shaded seating as well as a rope climbing tower, which is the first of its kind in our park system.
View the concept images below!
Arrowhead Trail Restroom
On September 18, WB Parks officially opened a year-round restroom facility at the Arrowhead Trailhead (4655 Arrowhead Road)
for the West Bloomfield Trail. This facility was made possible, in part, by grant funding from Oakland County Parks. The new building features a drinking fountain, water bottle refill station and two accessible family restrooms.
Pine Lake Park Refresh
WB Parks took over operations of the former Pine Lake Elementary property located at 3333 W. Long Lake Road, beginning October 1, 2023. The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission and the Bloomfield Hills School Board of Education entered into a 20- year lease agreement where the 21-acre plot will be maintained and improved by WB Parks while the School District will still hold ownership over the property.
In 2024, WB Parks completed a master planning process, including a community survey, that resulted in a phased plan of park improvements over the next 7-8 years. Planned upgrades include new playground structures, pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, a renovated baseball field and nature trails. A new parking lot and walking paths are also included in the design.
View the Site Plan below!
Paving Replacements
The parking lots at Bloomer Park and the Arrowhead Trailhead for the West Bloomfield Trail were repaved. This maintenance ensures safe and convenient visits for all parkgoers. Improvements to accessibility were also made at both locations. The basketball court at Bloomer Park was also redone and restriped.
West Bloomfield Trail Parking Lot Added
Edgewood, a residential housing development, is under construction on property located just 600 feet
east of the West Bloomfield Trail. In partnership with developers and the West Bloomfield Township Development Services, WB Parks was able to secure a 13-space asphalt parking lot and a concrete safety path that connects the parking lot to the West Bloomfield Trail.
The parking lot is located off Walnut Lake Rd, giving access to the Trail where it transitions from the Airline Trail to the West Bloomfield Trail.
View the parking lot location below!
