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(All parks are open 8 am to dusk)
Karner Farm
Off Leash Dog Area (OLDA)
Community Gardens
5911 Halsted Road
Attention Community Garden and Off Leash Dog Area (OLDA) Members:
The water has been winterized (shut-off) at the
Community Garden and the OLDA.
To all Off Leash Dog Park Users,
Some answers to questions that have been coming up and a note about a future project at the park.
1) Will the park be closed for renovations for handicapped accessibility improvements?
No, at this time there are no plans to do any major renovations to the park for handicapped accessibility.
2) Why is the power cut to the gate?
The old farm house is scheduled to be demolished. In order to do this we had to cut the power. We are waiting for a designer to help us determine the best way to route the power so it can be continued to be used for the dog park as well as any future electrical needs. It might be up to 6 weeks or longer while we wait for the designer. So during that time the gate to the park will remain unlocked.
3) Will the dog park be closed while the house is being demolished?
Yes. Due to the heavy equipment needed and safety issues involved with taking down a structure it is possible that the park could be closed for 1 or 2 days. We will try and give you as much notice as possible. If the entrance gate is closed or signed that the park is closed, please do not park along the road and expect to use the park. The OLDA will be chained closed and you will receive a parking ticket if you park along Halsted or in the park. Please be patient while this work is done.
One last note: toward the end of October we are planting some new shade trees at the dog park. It will hopefully be the last week in October or first week of November as long as the weather permits during this time, the park might need to be closed while this is being done. Hopefully for no more than a day or two. We appreciate your patience and will keep you informed of any other changes that occur with these improvements to the dog park.
Please continue to check our website and Facebook page as well as the OLDA Facebook page for updates.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to the continued success of the Off Leash Dog Park.
Marylynn Balewski, Recreation Coordinator
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
Tour this Park
Township Map with Park Locations
*The Karner Farm will be closed on Mondays from
8 to 11 am for maintenance.
Community Garden
Put down some roots and come grow your vegetables with us! The Community Garden has 64 plots, approx. 450 sq. feet each, are available at Karner Farm. Plots will be plow and disc by about Memorial Day, possibly earlier depending on weather conditions. Call us at 248.451.1901 ext. 220 or email at m_balewski@westbloomfieldparks.org to request an information sheet.
*Gardeners from last year will have the option to choose their same plot again this year beginning January 16 through March 30, 2012. After this date all plots will be released to those on the waiting list. All gardeners may have no more than one plot.
If you were put on the waitlist in 2011 no need to call to be put on it again. The 2011 waitlist will be used to start our 2012 waitlist.
$30 non-resident / resident discount fee $25
$20 senior rate (Age: 55 plus)
Age: Adults / Family
This is the 2011 information. The Off Leash Dog Area (OLDA) is a fenced three-acre area where dogs may run and play off leash. In order to use the area, you must register with West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation at the Recreation Activities Center in the Civic Center Complex. Only West Bloomfield residents may register their dogs; fee is $30 per year.
OLDA Rules 2010 (current)
Registration and Renewal Information
Click here for Registration and Renewl Information for 2011
Portable Restroom, Community Gardens, Off Leash Dog Area