Overview: Detroit is investing $20 million in upgrades to 11 neighborhood parks, funded through city, state, federal and philanthropic sources. Nearly a dozen neighborhood parks in Detroit are getting major investments. The $20 million initiative is funded through a combination of city funds, state and federal grants, the Strategic Neighborhood Fund and philanthropic partners, including the Gilbert Family Foundation. Peterson Park (District 2)Completed: July 2026Cost: $1.5 millionWhat: A new nature play area, splash pad, playground, picnic tables and updated tennis court. GSD park planners are guided by the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan (PRSP), a framework for prioritizing city park projects through 2033.