The Velzy Park committee has created an opportunity for family and friends to purchase Memorial Benches to honor those who have a special place in their hearts. Benches are available at a cost of $650, which includes one line of engraving, shipping and anchoring, and will be ordered soon to be set out along the … Read more
“Velzy Park Summer concerts continue Thursday, September 12th featuring Country Strings, who was signed up after Roger Tawney played a couple numbers at our June concert. Join us from 7:00-9:00 in the Township Community Room – all are welcome! Information about Park events can be found at www.facebook.com/SolonPark”
Mark your calendars!! Join us for a live Concert in the Park by local talent, Rhythm Masters, including steel guitar, bass cello, fiddle and guitar on August 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 at Velzy Park, 15185 Algoma Avenue NE. The concert is free! – donations to Velzy Park’s matching grant campaign gladly accepted. Bring your … Read more
View as a PDF: Velzy Phase 1 Goal Tracker (PDF)
A collection barrel for returnable cans and bottles is available at the Township to raise funds for the Park!
Ribbon cutting for our NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WALKING PATH will be celebrated with a community-wide Yard Sale and Picnic at the Township Hall on June 10th. A picnic will be shared at noon on our brand new anonymously donated picnic tables, with ribbon cutting and cake to follow. Call 696-1718 for information or to donate food … Read more
The 2nd annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Velzy Park has been scheduled for Saturday, February 11. Check back for details on entertainment and ticket availability coming soon.
Click here for information on the Car Bash Sept 10, 2016 at Velzy Park, Solon Township.
The Park Committee has applied for a grant through the DNR Michigan Trust Fund to build a restroom facility and walking path on Velzy Park behind the Solon Township Hall. The chances of being awarded the grant increase greatly when there is community commitment to the project. If you are interested in committing to a … Read more
Thanks to all the wonderful people who came out on a blustery February night last Friday to show their support at the first fund-raising event for Velzy Park. It was an awesome success, raising over $1,000 for park construction! Also a big thank-you to the volunteers, the local residents who donated the delicious desserts, … Read more
Solon Township Park Committee invites you to join them for dinner and sharing of information for the construction of VELZY PARK. Located on the acreage west of the township hall, building plans include: Walking Paths linked to the National Park System’s North Country Trail; Playground area; Farmer’s Market pavilion; Picnic shelters, Restroom facilities; Reconditioned Performance/Concert barns; and Recreation areas such as … Read more
The new Park & Rec. phase – in plan includes: Phase One – Walking Trails, Restroom building and Additional Parking Phase Two – Playground and (3) Barn Relocations Phase Three – Farmer’s Market and Picnic Shelter Phase Four – Recreation Fields (Soccer, Softball, Basketball) Phase Five – Native Prairie Restoration
Notices of meetings are given in accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act 267, Public Act of 1976. The proposed draft of the Solon Township Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan is available for a 30 day public review at the Solon Township Hall located at15185 Algoma Avenue, Cedar Springs. … Read more