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SUMMARY:Red Woolfe Park Grand Re-Opening & Story Stroll Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Red Woolfe Park Grand Re-Opening & Story Stroll Ribbon Cutting! \n\n\n\nThe Village of Decatur invites you to celebrate two exciting community projects at Red Woolfe Park on Friday\, November 13\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM!\n\n\n\nThis special event celebrates the completion of the Red Woolfe Park Improvements Project and the Decatur Story Stroll Project\; two investments that enhance recreation\, accessibility\, literacy\, and family-friendly experiences in our community.\n\n\n\n Red Woolfe Park Improvements Project\n\nMade possible in part through a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant of $307\,300\, with a Village match of $204\,893\, improvements include:\n\n * New evergreen landscaping along the southern and western property boundaries\n\n * ADA-accessible seating areas\, tables\, and benches with companion seating\n\n * Accessible trash and recycling receptacles\n\n * An accessible kayak rack\, kayak launch\, and gangway\n\n * Improved accessible pathways connecting the parking lot to park amenities\n\n * A renovated entrance drive and parking lot\, including accessible and van-accessible parking spaces\n\n * Renovations and expansion of the existing beach area\n\n\n\n Decatur Story Stroll Project\n\n\n\nThe new Story Stroll brings literacy and outdoor recreation together in a fun\, interactive experience for children and families. The project features 22 Story Stroll boards installed along an ADA-accessible pathway\, displaying bilingual books that encourage reading\, exploration\, and learning while enjoying the outdoors.\n\n\n\nThis project creates a welcoming space where families can walk\, read\, and experience the joy of storytelling together!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate these two projects and the wonderful new opportunities they bring to our community!\n\n\n\nEnjoy an afternoon featuring:\n\n FREE Donuts and cider\n\n FREE Giveaway of Children's Books \n\n FREE Kids' activities\n\n A ribbon-cutting celebration\n\n(Spanish language assistance will be available on site through a community volunteer)\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n\n 4:00 PM 5:30 PM\n\n Red Woolfe Park\, 550 Pine St.\, Decatur\, MI\n\n\n\nHosted by: Village of Decatur Parks & Recreation Committee\, Bronson\, Great Start Collaborative of Van Buren County\, Van Buren District Library- Webster Memorial Library\, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.\n\n\n\nWe are proud to invest in projects that make Decatur a more accessible\, engaging\, and vibrant place to live\, work\, and visit. Thank you to our community partners and everyone who helped bring these projects to life!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:🌳\; Join Us for the Red Woolfe Park Grand Re-Opening &\; Story Stroll Ribbon Cutting! 🎉\;
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\nThe Village of Decatur invites you to celebrate two exciting community projects at Red Woolfe Park on Friday\, November 13\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM!
\n
\nThis special event celebrates the completion of the Red Woolfe Park Improvements Project and the Decatur Story Stroll Project\; two investments that enhance recreation\, accessibility\, literacy\, and family-friendly experiences in our community.
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\n🌿\; Red Woolfe Park Improvements Project
\nMade possible in part through a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant of $307\,300\, with a Village match of $204\,893\, improvements include:
\n \; * \; New evergreen landscaping along the southern and western property boundaries
\n \; * \; ADA-accessible seating areas\, tables\, and benches with companion seating
\n \; * \; Accessible trash and recycling receptacles
\n \; * \; An accessible kayak rack\, kayak launch\, and gangway
\n \; * \; Improved accessible pathways connecting the parking lot to park amenities
\n \; * \; A renovated entrance drive and parking lot\, including accessible and van-accessible parking spaces
\n \; * \; Renovations and expansion of the existing beach area
\n
\n📚\; Decatur Story Stroll Project
\n
\nThe new Story Stroll brings literacy and outdoor recreation together in a fun\, interactive experience for children and families. The project features 22 Story Stroll boards installed along an ADA-accessible pathway\, displaying bilingual books that encourage reading\, exploration\, and learning while enjoying the outdoors.
\n
\nThis project creates a welcoming space where families can walk\, read\, and experience the joy of storytelling together!
\n
\nJoin us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate these two projects and the wonderful new opportunities they bring to our community!
\n
\nEnjoy an afternoon featuring:
\n🍩\; FREE Donuts and cider
\n📚\; FREE Giveaway of Children'\;s Books \;
\n🎨\; FREE Kids'\; activities
\n✂\;️\; A ribbon-cutting celebration
\n(Spanish‑\;language assistance will be available on site through a community volunteer)
\n
\nEvent Details
\n📅\; Friday\, November 13\, 2026
\n⏰\; 4:00 PM &ndash\; 5:30 PM
\n📍\; Red Woolfe Park\, 550 Pine St.\, Decatur\, MI
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\nHosted by: Village of Decatur Parks &\; Recreation Committee\, Bronson\, Great Start Collaborative of Van Buren County\, Van Buren District Library- Webster Memorial Library\, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.
\n
\nWe are proud to invest in projects that make Decatur a more accessible\, engaging\, and vibrant place to live\, work\, and visit. Thank you to our community partners and everyone who helped bring these projects to life!
LOCATION:550 Pine Street Decatur\, MI 49045
UID:e.1569.18775
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DTSTAMP:20261028T182259Z
URL:https://business.smrchamber.com/events/details/red-woolfe-park-grand-re-opening-story-stroll-ribbon-cutting-18775
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