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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Dangerous Goudy Park amphitheater closed by city

Plans to demolish and rebuild Road in the city. The inspection picnic area remain closed, the
the city Amphitheater at Goudy was necessary, Buiten explained, ” park area will continue to be
Park in Wayne didn't come a to ensure that the project could Engineers reported a serious risk of collapse open for everyone to enjoy, offi-
moment too soon. move forward using grant fund- cials said.
City Building and ing. at the structure and determined it a threat. The Rotary Club of Wayne
Engineering Director Mike Engineers reported a serious will continue to host the sched-
Buiten spoke to members of the risk of collapse at the structure uled concert at the park, but the
Wayne City Council at their and determined it a threat to footprint will be a bit different
recent meeting and explained public safety, according to a not only poses a threat to public residents of the hazardous area. with the staging area on Second
that an inspection of the statement from officials. safety but also undermines the The amphitheater and picnic Street.
amphitheater by structural engi- Engineers discovered significant structural integrity of the area will remain closed until “As we learn more about next
neers would be required as erosion of the ground surround- amphitheater itself, officials officials can determine the best steps with the amphitheater, we
plans included using grant fund- ing the open reservoir under- said. option to move the project for- will share that information with
ing to raze and reconstruct the neath the existing amphitheater. The city has installed protec- ward. the public,” officials said in a
facility in Goudy Park on Wayne If left unaddressed, this situation tive fencing at the site warning While the amphitheater and prepared statement.

Fit to be ‘tried’

The new Fitness Court at Jaycee Park in Westland was officially opened with a rib-
bon cutting ceremony last week. The fitness center, constructed in partnership with
Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign, is a free, fresh-air fitness facility
designed to provide a seven-movement (core, squat, push, lunge, pull, agility and
bend) workout. The Fitness Court outdoor gym was invented in 1979 by the San
Francisco-based National Fitness. Staff from the Westland Fitness and Nutrition
Center were on hand to perform a demonstration and members of the Westland
Police and Fire departments participated in the "Race to Ribbon" Challenge. Jaycee
Park is located at 3400 Hunter Ave. in the city. The city also recently opened four
new Pickleball Courts at Curtis Wood Park. The park, at 36400 Palmer Road, also
features dedicated parking, a pavilion, picnic areas, play structures, portable rest-
rooms, soccer, and a walking / jogging trail. For more information, visit
https://www.cityofwestland.com/443/Parks-and-Recreation.