NEWS FROM THE MUSEUM

New Improvements To John West Hunter Park Will Improve Public Accessibility

The Birmingham Museum will be undertaking planned improvements in the John West Hunter Park along Willits during August, in accordance with its 2018 Master Landscape Plan. The goal of the improvements is to help make the north part of the property more accessible so visitors can enjoy the unique natural features of the site Phases 1 and 2 of a four-phase improvement project will consist of a barrier-free parking space and sidewalk to a seating area overlooking the pond along Willits.

These improvements are funded primarily with federal dollars and will be ADA compliant The landscaping portion of the project will be installed later this fall, and is funded in part by the Rosso Family Foundation. It will include Michigan native wetland plants and trees to maintain the natural character of the park. Additional barrier-free pathways and a Rouge River overlook in the park are planned for Phases 3 and 4, which are anticipated to be constructed in 2024 or 2025.

The Birmingham Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $7; children 5 and under and Friends members are free. Questions? Contact the museum at 248530-1928 or museum@bhamgov.org, or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.