Canton Leisure Services
Frequently Asked Questions

History
Canton is rich with opportunities for leisure time activity, making Canton an attractive place to live, work and play. The community provides a host of facilities and organized events that promote healthy life styles and active and passive activities for the entire family. Canton Leisure Services is the only accredited recreation department in Michigan and only one of 55 in the United States.

The Leisure Services Department comprises three divisions - Parks & Facility Maintenance, Recreation & Facility Operations plus Central Services which serves as the clearinghouse for communications, accounts payable and personnel issues. The respective divisions are responsible for the administrative functions required to lead the diverse and rapidly growing operation that allows for coordination of resources which ensures effective and efficient delivery of services.

Leisure Services programs are led by the Recreation Division. Programming is developed for people of all ages, including preschool, youth and teens, adults and seniors. Specific areas include Aquatics, Athletics, the Canton Sports Center, the Senior Adults Program, Youth Development (Teens), Health/ Wellness and Special Events.

The activities and programs provide opportunities for families and friends to build relationships, create a sense of belonging in the community, and positively impact the local economy.

Leisure Services Accreditation
Nearly two hundred million people use local park, recreation and leisure services annually to enhance their physical and social well-being. These individuals seek the highest quality leisure experiences. Agency accreditation serves to ensure that:

• Services are well-administered and in accordance with approved professional practices
• There is external recognition of a quality government service
• Possible financial support and savings to the public
• There is increased efficiency and evidence of accountability

Of the 55 accredited agencies in the in the United States, Canton Leisure Services is the only one in Michigan.

The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), an agency sanctioned by the National Recreation and Park Association, is the governing body for agency accreditation. CAPRA has established standards that when in compliance, ensure that park, recreation and leisure services are of the highest quality.

CAPRA sites 153 accreditation standards which cover the following categories:

• Agency Authority, Role and Responsibility
• Planning
• Organization and Administration
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Program and Services Management
• Facility and Land Use Management
• Safety and Security
• Risk Management
• Evaluation and Research

Thirty six of the 153 standards are designated as fundamental to quality operations and are required of agencies. Of the applicable standards, the agency must comply with 85%.

Steps Required to Complete Accreditation:

• Initial application
• Self-Assessment - This is the major element of the process and may take up to two years to complete. This is a key phase because it engages the entire agency - employees, volunteers, citizen boards and committees - in assessing the agency's effectiveness and efficiency. It results in a comprehensive written report documenting compliance with each application standard. The Agency reaps great benefit from the process itself, whether or not it continues with accreditation.
• Evaluation/Site Visit - Commission approved visitation team provides a peer review
• Accreditation -Based on the total review
  Commission may (1) accredit, (2) accredit with conditions, (3) defer decision, (4) not accredit
  Accreditation lasts for five years

Canton Leisure Services hosted a site visit team January 8 - 12, 2004. The team consisted of three individuals from New Jersey, New Mexico and Maryland. Leisure Services successfully met all thirty six fundamental standards and 113 of the remaining standards. The site visit team recommended accreditation and noted strengths were; our support from the board, relationships with other departments and the community, diverse services provided to the community, maintenance and operations of parks and facilities and the Benefits Based implementation of goals, objectives and evaluations.

On February 27, 2004, Ann Conklin and Deb Bilbrey-Honsowetz appeared before the CAPRA Board, for a final review and Canton Leisure Services was awarded accreditation.

Budget
Canton Township continues to be recognized as a leader in the leisure industry. Its commitment to the community is evident through the state of the art facilities, quality programs, innovative services and its vision to create a sense of place and identity for its’ residents. The 1,000 plus acres of community park land preserves open space and makes Canton a desirable place to live.

The average household in the Canton Community invests $143.19 in tax dollars for the operation of the Leisure Services Department. A small dividend to pay for the benefits derived.

Leisure Services Budget and Expenditures

Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Through interaction with the community, this committee provides the department input and guidance as Leisure Services strives to enhance health, family and community through innovative programs, diverse services and premier facilities. As ambassadors for the department, the committee continues to promote the endless benefits of Leisure Services through the following strategic planning sub-committees:

• Revenue Enhancements
• Marketing
• Program Development
• Partnerships/Collaborations

Committee meets the third Wednesday every other month. Sub-committees meet during opposite months.

Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan is an administrative tool to guide the Department in the years to come. It is intended to be interactive, dynamic and viable with measurable results of progress and success. This plan, combined with the operations plan for each division, provides specific direction to position the Department as leaders with innovative programs, dynamic services and state of the art facilities that meet the needs of our changing community.

Our mission: "We shall be pro-active in our approach, creative in our thinking, innovative in our solutions, fair and honest in our actions, committed to a quality work environment thus foster pride, partnerships and a high quality of life for our community."
Strategic Plan

Marketing Plan
Leisure Services Marketing Plan is to identify the needs of the residents/customers and to encourage them to establish a long-term relationship with Leisure Services. Plans are developed to assist in achieving the Leisure Services goals of:

• Create a sense of community and belonging
• Provide premier facilities
• Develop and cultivate partnerships
• Efficiently utilize resources and demonstrate fiscal responsibility
• Create a healthy community
• Provide excellent customer service
• Develop and empower staff

Master Plan
The Canton community has developed an enviable array of leisure service assets composed of parks, facilities and programs. In order to maintain and extend this high quality of leisure services to an ever-growing population base, the preparation of this Leisure Services Master Plan is a requirement of the Michigan DNR to be eligible for any potential grant funding available through the DNR.

This plan identifies the demand for new leisure activities, condition and location of and utilization of existing parks and facilities, and the potential opportunity to embark on a community-wide comprehensive greenways program to link subdivisions and neighborhoods, and parks and facilities together to form a cohesive recreation and leisure services complex.
Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan

Summit on the Park Community Center
The concept of a community center for Canton originated in the 1970’s with discussions involving the Canton Recreation Commission. A conceptual plan was created and continued to be discussed until 1988 when a millage ballot proposal was presented to Canton residents. The millage was rejected by the majority of voters. Although the issue was defeated polling and surveys indicated that many Canton residents continued to support the concept. Residents in general indicated they supported the concept and believed such a facility was needed in the community; however, they did not want to pay for its construction. When asked if they would support non-millage funding of the facility the results were universally positive.

During the 70’s and 80’s residents in a variety of Southeastern Michigan communities resisted and fought the construction of a landfill in their community. Limited disposal sites led the County Executive to consider using his police powers to site a number of new landfills in Wayne County. At the time there were 3 closed land fills and one active land fill South of Michigan Avenue and East and West of Lilley. It become obvious that because of these existing land fills, the sites close proximity to I-275 and the presence of deep clay soils that the Canton site would be identified by the County as a new regional land fill site. Utilizing a new state law Canton official’s negotiated the first host community agreement in Michigan with the Wayne Disposal Company. The host community agreement identified, through a legal binding agreement certain controls and benefits for Canton (this led to host community agreements throughout Michigan as landfills were constructed or expanded). Two important elements of that agreement included a royalty fee for each yard of waste placed in the land fill and free disposal of waste from Canton residents.

Shortly after this agreement was struck an existing landfill operator requested that Canton permit a vertical expansion of the landfill East of I-275 and South of Michigan Avenue. The same contractual elements led to a second host community agreement.

The Board of Trustees adopted at the time a policy to utilize land fill royalties exclusively for community capital projects (no funds could be used for general operations).

The Canton Township Board of Trustees held a series of public meetings to discuss using landfill royalties for the construction of a community center. There was wide spread community support for this approach.

A Community center design team was created. The team visited community centers in Michigan, Minnesota and Colorado. The Denver area at the time had 8 -10 community centers. Colorado permitted its communities to increase sales tax rates to support the construction of recreation facilities. The design team focused on providing recreation space for existing programs and facilities not available in Canton. The Township Board also directed the design team to address the cultural and social needs of the community.

The final design included indoor swim areas, a gymnasium, work out area, a banquet area, dance studios, instructional space, and a senior center. The project was given the official name of Summit on the Park (adjacent to Heritage Park), although most Canton residents refer to the community center as the Summit. The 85,200 square foot Summit was opened for business in January of 1996. The Summit is host to over 500,000 annually. In 2000 the Summit was expanded by 10,000 square feet to include a new fitness area and additional locker rooms.

The Summit on the Park is a cultural and recreational jewel in the heart of our community. The complex includes a wide array of outstanding amenities. Its unique design is topped by a 75-foot high glass tower and massive copper and glass superstructure. The Summit is open year-round and offers daily, monthly, and annual passes. This state of the art facility features: fitness center, personal training, aquatic center, full size gymnasium, banquet & conference center, racquet ball court, on-site child care, and a senior adult center.

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Canton Parks
Since the early 1970’s Canton has embraced a parks approach and philosophy that has served the community well. Canton’s philosophy has been to encourage the development of neighborhood parks through new housing project open space requirements, while the community would provide large active parks. Today many of Canton’s neighborhoods have parks to serve the needs of residents. Many of these parks contain playground equipment, tennis courts and swimming pools. These parks are owned and maintained by the neighborhood residents.

Hundreds of acres of neighborhood parks and open space dot the community. Canton has 342 acres of developed park land including seven existing parks. Canton also has 147 acres of undeveloped future park land. The future park land includes Patriot Park property (134 acres) and the Cherry Hill Village land at the Bartlett-Travis House property (13 acres).

The first large active park developed was Griffin Park located in the eastern portion of Canton. It was followed by Flodin Park, Heritage Park, Freedom Park and Independence Park.

Yet to be developed is Patriot Park (Ford and Ridge Roads). In 2000, 134 acres of land were purchased at the northwest corner of Ford and Ridge Roads with grant funds from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The land is a mix of old farmland, wetlands and woods. In 2002, the Patriot Park Master Plan was drafted with the help of a consultant and input from community groups and township officials. The park master plan design includes a mix of active and passive recreation opportunities and protected natural areas.

The three most unique parks are Independence Park (land acquired as part of an open space requirement for a new development), a 19 field soccer complex which is host to one of the largest soccer tournaments in the midwest, Freedom Park: home of Canton’s disc course, and Heritage Park: site of Canton’s annual Liberty Fest and fireworks. The park includes lighted ball fields, a number of soccer fields, two lakes, an amphitheater, walking paths, two playscapes, a spray park and many picnic pavilions.

Victory Park began as Canton Softball Center, a privately owned primer softball complex. Year in and year out the center was identified as the nation’s best softball complex. Canton Softball Center consists of 12 enclosed lighted softball fields, each with its own players benches, electronic score board and spectator stands. The park also includes a 300 seat restaurant in the middle of the complex. The parking lot has space for over 600 cars.

Two events occurred in 1999 which would change the future of Canton Softball Center. First, the United States Postal Service was scouting Canton for a new post office location. Canton agreed to sell to the United States Postal Service a portion of Griffin Park (along Canton Center). The site consisted of two very tired softball fields. Canton was continuing to grow and the need to replace and add new ball fields was apparent. At the same time the owner of Canton Softball Center indicated that the complex would be sold and removed to make way for industrial users. After completing a financial analysis it was determined that Canton would purchase the facility. It was also determined that the complex would continue as a softball business while offering a new home for greater Canton’s junior baseball/softball league.

In 2001 and 2002 improvements were made to the softball center complex. A new boulevard entrance was constructed along with new underground utility installation and repaving of the existing parking lot. A restroom pavilion building was also built in the center area between the ball diamonds to provide bathroom facilities and a sheltered picnic area. In addition, a new reader board sign was installed at the park entrance and over 200 trees were planted throughout the site.

Along with the new infrastructure improvements at the softball center additional sports programs were established including flag football and cricket. Therefore, the center was renamed to reflect the diverse sports usage from Canton Softball Center to Canton Sports Center.

The purchase of Canton Softball Center also included 15 vacant acres along Michigan Avenue. For the better part of five years hockey parents voiced their desire for Canton to construct an indoor hockey facility. After many visits to other community facilities and estimating the cost of construction and forecasting operational costs it was determined by Canton officials not to construct a publicly owned facility. Instead the community solicited proposals from organizations interest in constructing a facility on land provided by Canton. In 2002 Artic Edge Ice Arena opened to rave reviews. The two sheet ice facility includes locker rooms, training facilities, concession areas, a pro shop and party rooms.

At approximately the same time Canton officials were approached by a group who wished to construct a state of the art indoor soccer facility. The development group suggested that they be extended the "same deal" as the ice arena operators. Canton rejected this request because of the belief that the community, over the years, had done a great deal to support soccer. The development group decided to purchase the property and construct a soccer facility. High Velocity Soccer was constructed in 2002 and includes 3 indoor soccer fields, one roller blade rink, 2 small pee wee soccer fields and a concession area.

In 1978 Canton purchased Fellows Creek Golf Club. The initial purchase included an 18 hole golf course, a home which served as a club house and a small maintenance building. Over the years the course has under gone many significant modifications; greens and tees were improved, cart path added, a new club house and maintenance building were constructed, the parking lot was expanded and the addition of 9 new golf holes. In the spring of 2005 two new golf holes replaced two poorly designed holes. The holes were constructed by Robertson Brothers Builders as part of their Links of Fellows Creek Condo project.

This golf club offers a bar and grill, along with a banquet room that can be booked for your special occasions. This golf club is owned by Canton Township, but operated under a private contract. For more information, call 734-728-1300.

During the 1980’s residents of Canton who to wished move up in housing had to leave Canton for other nearby communities. Canton’s housing stock was fairly uniform in size and style. Beginning in 1988 the Canton Township Board of Trustees established the goals of encouraging the construction of larger homes and to improve the image of Canton in general and south Canton in particular. At the time the perception existed that the only desirable homes in Canton were in the area North of Ford Road. Real Estate agents carried this message to prospective purchasers and new home builders constructed smaller homes South of Ford. During this time period a number of golf course communities with larger homes were springing up in Southeastern Michigan. Canton officials determined that a new golf course community would change Canton’s image, retain and attract new residents. Attempts were made to attract developers willing to create such a community. The development community did not initially produce a "brave soul" willing to undertake such a large, significant and risky project.

Three actions resulted in the construction of Pheasant Run. First, Canton purchased over 100 acres to the South and West of the administration building. Second, Developer Richard Lewiston developed the initial portions of Glengarry Village (East of Canton Center and South of Cherry Hill). Glengarry Village offered buyers a variety of larger more costly homes. The opening of Glengarry Village was greeted with great success. Township officials approached Mr. Lewiston and Biltmore Properties with the idea of constructing a golf course community which would include a sweeping boulevard throughout the development, a condo home development and the Summit Community Center. Pheasant Run would include over 600 acres and surround Heritage Park. Just before construction began on Pheasant Run 50 acres was sold by Canton to Robertson Brothers for construction the first phase of the Links of Pheasant Run. Next to follow was the sale of property to St. Joe Mercy for the construction of the St. Joe Urgent Care facility.

Pheasant Run and the driving range was designed by renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills and completed in 1996. In 2000 Pheasant Run was expanded by nine holes west of Beck Road. This expansion mirrored that of the original 18 holes. In both cases the developers provided the land for the golf course, detention ponds and cart paths. The West nine holes were designed to be intertwined with the 600 acre Central Park development.

Nestled in the very heart of Canton, you’ll find Pheasant Run Golf Club, featuring a scenic, challenging course proud to be part of the Arthur Hills Michigan Golf Trail. The 27-hole layout covers more than 300 acres of rolling terrain, and traverses over 10.5 miles from start to finish. It features pencross bent grass fairways and tees, complemented by smooth, fast and true greens. The golf course is both inviting to the beginner and challenging to the scratch golfer! Numerous tee boxes allow the course to play 5046 from the forward tees all the way up to 7125 from the “tips.” Pheasant Run Golf Club has the distinction of being awarded three and one-half stars from Golf Digest magazine’s "Places to Play." For further information, call 734-397-6460.

Canton is blessed to have two 27 hole golf courses which have added great value to the community. Not only was the goal to retain and attract residents realized, but significant increased home values were created as the result of the golf holes.

The homes in the developments surrounding Pheasant Run have a combined SEV total of over $800 million and the new homes in The Links at Fellows Creek have an SEV value of $86 million. The golf course communities provide recreation opportunities, serve to protect the environment and have a recognized economic impact on the community.

History of the Village Theater

Village Theater Rental Information

Canton Cultural Commission

"Ensuring high quality cultural arts that are accessible to and sustained by the Greater Canton community."

This commission serves as advocates for the enhancement of the arts in the community, promoting public awareness and participation in the cultural arts, and encouraging art education.

A strategic plan was developed to ensure that high quality cultural arts are accessible to and sustained by the greater Canton community. The Cultural Commission’s planning strategies include the following active subcommittees:

• Public Art Committee
• Partnership for the Arts & Humanities
• Community Advisory Council
• Artists Advisory Council
• Volunteer Council
• Communication & Marketing Committee
• Partnerships & Collaborations Committee

Commission meets the third Monday every other month. Sub-committees meet during opposite months.

Fun Artsy Facts!

Did You Know……
Since the Village Theater at Cherry Hill celebrated its Grand Opening on Sept. 11, 2004, there have been over 50,000 visitors, 180 performances and 1,000 other events sponsored. Volunteer ushers have logged over 4,000 hours of service at the theater. This premier performing arts center is home to entertainers of all ages, hosting theater, dance, song and musicals.

"Pillars of Art" at Liberty Fest were painted by D & M Studio artists of all ages. Make sure you enjoy this refreshing public art while visiting Liberty Fest!

"Concerts in the Park" are held all summer in Heritage Park on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Bring your blankets or folding chairs and relax on the amphitheater lawn while listening to great music!

Local Artist Eddie Kulczycki of Minds Eye Studio created the beautiful murals located in the Village Theater & the Human Resource Building at Cherry Hill Village.

Artworks by various artists and art clubs are displayed and rotated monthly at the Township Administration Building, the Village Theater & the Summit on the Park.

Canton has offered cultural activities for many years. The Canton Fine Arts Exhibition is in it’s 13th year. Back Yard Beats brings entertainment to local parks and subdivisions. The DDA will be hosting Lots of Fun this summer in parking lots along Ford Road. Over 3,200 visitors attend the Thursday Night Concerts in the Park each summer.

Cherry Hill School was originally located on the west side of Ridge Road, south of Cherry Hill. It was part of District 1 ; Canton and Superior in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. By 1875 The school had been relocated to the northwest corner of Ridge and Cherry Hill Roads.

The school was originally a log building. It had a long low stove which provided heat. The building was 21 feet by 24 feet in size. Around the sides were two rows of slabs held up by pegs. The lower row of slabs were seats and the upper row was the desks. Slates were used instead of text books. Children brought whatever book they had a home to read. The book was usually , a Bible, or Almanac. The small children sat up front the older children in the back. In winter the temperature varied and it was often as cold as 40 degrees.

Community activity was centered around the school. Church services were held in the building when the temperature in the Church was too cold. Writing Schools and Spelling School were held in the winter. Often other schools were invited for competitive Spelldowns.

The present building was build in 1875 at the present location. There were 8 grades plus kindergarten. In 1942 Henry Ford became interested in the community and the school. He gave $22,000 to the school which added another room, a water system, bathrooms and basement. The school remained in the Henry Ford School System until the mid 1960's. Canton Township purchased the building from the Plymouth Canton School District. A rehabilitation of the building as you see it today, enables it for public use.

The historic Cherry Hill School and Bartlett-Travis House are ideal settings for wedding and family photos, wedding ceremonies, showers, rehearsal dinners and family gatherings. These facilities offer a unique setting for business or social meetings. Cherry Hill School accommodates up to 60 people. Bartlett-Travis House accommodates up to 40 people.

When you decide to host your event at the Bartlett-Travis House or Cherry Hill School, a Leisure Services staff member will remain on hand for the duration of your event to ensure your complete satisfaction. These buildings are booked upon availability. Please call the Summit on the Park Banquet & Conference Center at 734-394-5480 to make your reservation. A nonrefundable deposit shall be required at the time of signing the contract. Reservations cannot be confirmed without a deposit.

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History of the House

Canton Residents In History

After School Program for Middle School Students
Lock-In for Middle School Students
Youth Advisory Council

Canton's Special Events
Bring out your family and friends to enjoy these great Family First annual special events:

• Liberty Fest
• Movies on the Park
• Summer Concert Series
• Tuesdays are Terrific Concert Series for kids
• Backyard Beats
• Playground Program
• Fishing Derby
• 100 Days to Health
• October Fest
• Halloween Parade
• Tree Lighting
• and many more

Canton Youth Sports Organizations

Greater Canton Youth Baseball & Softball Association
Teams are offered for baseball and softball players from ages 4-18 years old. Players that are residents of Plymouth, Canton and/or students in the Plymouth-Canton school district are eligible to participate on teams in the spring and fall seasons. Games are held in Township Parks and School fields. For more information visit csc.canton-mi.org or call (734) 394-5489.

Community Ed Basketball
Teams available for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Registration dates are Wed., August 24 & Tue., September 13 at Pioner Middle School. For more information email cebl@pccs.k12.mi.us or call (734) 416-2937.

Canton Soccer Club
Players interested in outdoor soccer, ages 5 to adult, are welcome to join the Canton Soccer Club. Two full seasons are offered, in Spring, April through June and Fall, September through November. Registrations are offered typically four months prior to the start of a new season. Registration forms are available at the club office located inside High Velocity Sports on Michigan Av. or at the Summit and are available on line at www.cantonsoccerclub.com. Try outs for the Select and Premier travel teams begin mid June, please see the web site for updated information. Adult Teams are always looking for additional players 30, 40, and 50+. The CSC will also be offering a U23 Premier team for the first time in club history, please contact the club office for more information regarding U23. For all questions regarding outdoor soccer, please contact the club office at 734-480-7046 or email at cantonsc9@aol.com. Non residents are welcome.

Canton Amateur Hockey Association
Teams of all ages/ abilities including recreation and travel, are encouraged to check out the outstanding facilities and great practice times. Enjoy our knowledgeable and friendly staff of coaches. New player registration begins in March. For more information, go to www.cantonhockey.org or phone us at 734-544-4460. The fall hockey season runs from September through March. The spring season runs in April and May. The Learn to Play program is accepting registrations for ages 5-9 and clinics are held throughout the summer.

Plymouth-Canton Steelers Football
Football players and cheerleaders from ages 8-14 living in the Plymouth-Canton Communities are eligible to participate in the football program. Check out www.plymouthcantonsteelers.com for current information or contact Lew Stewart at 734- 673-9631.

Canton Lions Football Club
Football players and cheerleaders from ages 8-14 years old are eligible to join the Canton Lions Football Club. Registration for the 2005 season occurs first week of April. For information on the upcoming season please contact Dan Trublowski, Unit Director at (734) 459-5289 or P.O. Box 871336, Canton, MI 48187 between January and March. Check out the web site at www.eteamz.com/cantonlions.

Thunderbird Fastpitch Softball
Thunderbirds Softball is a girls’ fast pitch softball organization for beginning to advanced players who are dedicated to improving themselves through effort and commitment.
Our Mission: A non-profit corporation exclusively dedicated to supporting and promoting the sport of young ’s amateur fast pitch softball.
Registration: Year-round for players 7 to 18 years of age. Training sessions and clinics are offered throughout the year.
Playing Season: Can run from April to August depending upon age brackets. This includes weekend tournaments and participation in a local area league.
Scholarships: TSI awarded 14 scholarships to 2003 season participants. Eligibility centered around academic achievements and how the players used softball to improve themselves in the community.
Information and Registration: Phone: (734) 981-7281 or (734) 397-9417
Web Site: http://thunderbirdsoftball.tripod.com

Canton Little League
Recreational League Baseball Divisions
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Any player who will reach the proper age before August 1, of the year in question shall be eligible to compete in Little League Baseball. Must have proof of residency, attend Plymouth-Canton School District and present a birth certificate . Tryouts to place all players on a team are held in March.

Recreational League Baseball divisions:
Seniors 14-16 yrs. Juniors 13-14 yrs.
Majors 11-12 yrs. Minors 7 - 10 yrs.

League practices start in April with the league complete at the end of June followed by the All-Star tournaments in July. Teams will play a 18 to 26 game schedule within their own league and Belleville. (This is not a travel league) All games played in Canton, Plymouth and Belleville area.
For more information call: Ray Waack (734)397-0147 John Wolski (734)397-5084

Yes, as long as someone else does not have a permit for that day.

There are 5 pavilions at Heritage Park, 1 at Freedom Park. The amphitheater and gazebo is in Heritage Park.

Yes, as long the dog is kept on a leash at all times.

Sorry skateboarding is not allowed in Canton parks for safety's sake. Rollerblading is allowed.

For rental reservations call 734/394-5310 for pavilion, gazebo, or amphitheater.

Alcohol is not allowed in Canton parks.

• Barchester Park: .30 miles
• Flodin Park: .40 miles
• Heritage Park: Lake Path is .44 miles
• Soccer Path is .30 miles
• Memorial Path is .10 miles

No, you are welcome to fish in the ponds, however those ponds are not stocked regularly. Two ponds are stocked annually for the Kids Fishing Derby held the first Saturday in May.