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Westland Celebrates Grand Opening of New Farmers and Artisan Market Pavilion

Who: City of Westland

What: Grand Opening of Farmers and Artisan Market Pavilion

Where: Central City Park, Westland, MI

When: Thursday, August 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Why: Grand Opening of New Farmers and Artisan Market Pavilion

  



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stland, MI -City dignitaries, department heads and members of the Westland City Council are inviting residents, the press and business leaders to join them for a community celebration of the grand opening of the new farmers and artisan market pavilion at Central City Park.  The celebration will take place on Thursday, August 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This new pavilion is part of a much larger park improvement project which was made possible through DDA funding. This nearly $4 million capital investment features several new park pavilions that are available for rent for your family reunion or birthday party.   A 1,000 square foot concession area,  family friendly restrooms, park benches and improved shade areas are among other amenities you will find in Westland's largest park conveniently located behind City Hall at Ford and Carlson Roads. 

 

The Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and  houses over 25 vendors featuring produce, plants, breads, jams, honey, jewelry and many other items.  


 

During the Grand Opening Celebration, admission to the new and improved H2O Zone will be free.  Guests will also be provided free hot dogs, pop, water and chips. The event will showcase live musical entertainment by Pato and many fun summertime games.

 

"We welcome everyone to come out and join us for this fun community celebration.  We are excited about the opening of our new farmers market pavilion and also for everyone to enjoy all of  the new improvements made to the park;" stated  Mayor Wild. 

 

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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