MORENCI — The City of Morenci will celebrate the completion of Stephenson Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26th at 5:00 PM.
The event will take place at Stephenson Park, located at 125 East Stephenson Street, and is open to the public.
In February 2023, the City of Morenci was awarded an $863,500 Spark Grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to fund the reactivation of Stephenson Park.
Chosen from among 462 applications statewide, Morenci’s project was one of only 21 selected for funding in round one of the program.
The park’s transformation includes new and accessible playground installations, a one-fifth-mile paved walking path around the park’s perimeter, a full-size basketball court and pickleball court, two pavilions, seating areas, lighting, and accessible parking.
Community members are invited to watch the park come to life with pop-up games, opportunities for play, a hot dog roast, and the chance to explore all the new amenities.
Representatives from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will also be in attendance, and the City encourages community members to join in thanking them for their support throughout the project.