Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Westland Parks to Reopen to the Public

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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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Westland Parks to Reopen to the Public

Westland, MI (June 5, 2020) - On Monday, June 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the end of Michigan's stay at home order and began releasing restrictions for various sectors and public spaces. Her new order stated that outdoor parks and recreation facilities may reopen and outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted, so long as people follow social distancing guidelines.

As of close of business today (Friday, June 5), Westland's parks will reopen to the public with the exception of the H20 Zone Spray Park and the Westland Historical Village Park.

"As soon as we received word that parks could reopen, our team began a strategy to get them back up and running as quickly as possible," commented Mayor Wild. "We are hopeful that we will be able to reopen the H20 Zone on July 1, once we can amp up staffing levels for support."

For now, the spray park and concession stand will remain closed and the city will not be renting out park pavilions or banquet facilities.

The Governor's order requires that individuals utilizing parks and other public spaces still maintain 6-ft of distance between one another. The City of Westland is recommending that masks be worn while in contact with others.

For more information, please call (734) 467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.