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CANTON
CANTON

Major upgrades planned at Canton Sports Center

Canton Sports Center, a popular sports include a dining area makeover to
destination for local softball/baseball Kicker's Bar & Grill - a full-service restau-
leagues and national tournaments in the rant located in the facility. Improvements
Metro Detroit area, is set to undergo sev- include an updated look with a new paint
eral significant renovations in early 2024. color scheme and booth cushion replace-
The facility, located in Victory Park in ments.
Canton Township, will be upgraded in “All of these projects will deliver supe-
2024 with a new state-of-the-art LED light- rior improvements to our premier facility,
ing system, that will improve on-field which hosts over 2,500 league and tourney
lighting and visibility in the 12 softball teams from April to October each year,”
fields, as well as reduce energy consump- said Abe Vinitski, Canton Park & Sports
tion and enhance the overall experience supervisor. “Every year, we draw local
for players and spectators, officials said. youth and senior participants along with
This project, which is currently in national elite players to Canton as their
progress, is scheduled to be completed in destination for baseball, softball, cricket,
April 2024 by the opening day of the 2024 lacrosse, and flag football. These dramatic
spring season. improvements will help secure our rank-
A majority of the concrete sidewalks ing as one of the best sports facilities in Canton Township elected officials celebrate the official groundbreaking to mark the
surrounding the facility have already Michigan.” commencement of renovation at the Canton Sports Center. Canton Township Clerk
been replaced, officials noted. Plans The Canton Sports Center, located at Michael Siegrist, Canton Township Trustee Steven Sneideman, Canton Township
include the replacement of all sidewalks 46555 W. Michigan Ave., annually plays Treasurer Dian Slavens, Canton Trustee Kate Borninski, and township Supervisor Anne
Marie Graham-Hudak dig in to begin the upcoming project.
leading to the 12 softball fields in October host to several national tournaments that
2024. produce a significant economic impact to million in revenue for area businesses, tion about the Canton Sports Center, visit
Recently completed renovations the area, at times generating more than $1 Vinitski added. For additional informa- csc.canton-mi.org, or call (734) 483-5600.
Summit Aquatic Center reopens following major renovations

While a grand re-opening of bers and guests will now be able for the reopening of the remain- noted. patience as we complete this
the Summit Aquatic Center is to access only the lap pool from 6 ing amenities today with open The official reopening set for important project,” stated Jason
planned for Jan. 5, the five-lane a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Monday swim times available from 6 until 5:30 p.m. Jan. 5 will take place in Lombardo, Summit facility
pool was quietly opened for lap through Friday and from 7 a.m. 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday the Aquatic Center. Summit supervisor. “This construction
swimming as the $2.4 million in until 7:30 p.m. Saturday and and from 1 until 4 p.m. Saturday members and Canton residents project is so important for the
renovations to the facility are Sunday. and Sunday. During the will also be able to enjoy an open long-term life of the pool and will
completed. Additional renovations are Plymouth-Canton Community swim after the ceremony from 6- ensure that our Aquatic Center is
The construction project still under way that will require Schools winter break from Dec. 8 p.m. enjoyed for years to come.”
included tile replacement in all the Aquatic Center hallway to 23 through Jan. 6, additional Although there is no fee to The 13,340 square-foot
pools, including the lap pool and remain closed, as well as the spa, open swim times will be avail- attend the open swim, pre-regis- Aquatic Center at the Summit on
family pool, as well as on the pool sauna, and steam room. In addi- able from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. tration is required. Online regis- the Park features a five-lane, 25-
decks, officials said. Tile was also tion, the large pool stairs will not Wednesdays and Fridays. All tration for this special open swim yard lap pool, zero-depth leisure
replaced in the spa and sauna, as be accessible; however, the chair- swim lessons will also resume on session is currently available, pool with play features, lazy river,
well as in the men's, women's, lift for ADA access will be avail- Jan. 7, with limited registration although spots are limited, at and slide, as well as a steam
family, and inclusive locker able. In addition, the men's and currently available at www.sum- www.cantonfun.org/register with room and sauna. To learn more
rooms. Further enhancements women's locker rooms will be mitonthepark.org. Concluding Code: AQ3510, officials said. about the Summit on the Park
include the addition of a colorful accessible and the family locker construction projects may “Summit staff are eager to Aquatic Center renovations, as
6-foot tall Gum Drop water fea- room should open today, Dec. 21. restrict public access to some welcome back the community to well as available memberships,
ture, as well as the painting of the As renovations are finalized, Aquatic Center areas as renova- our newly renovated Aquatic visit www.summitonthepark.org
pool deck roof. Summit mem- Aquatic Center officials planned tions are finalized, officials Center and thank them for their or call (734) 394-5460.

Warm wishes

The Canton Township Police Department winter clothing drive collected a van
stuffed with cold weather wear. The donations were recently collected at the
Canton Meijer and officers said the generous donations would provide the gift of
warmth for many children and families during the winter. Canton officers distrib-
uted the donated items at Open Door Ministries last week during the weekly food
distribution. More than 460 families were served as part of the effort. Officers
posted a note of thanks on social media to all those who contributed to the effort.