Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center

Detroit's only waterpark. Owned and operated by Wayne County

In mid July, 2011, County Commissioners were given a plan to close the park, which would save $1m. It was unclear if this closure could be achieved because of wording in a parks support millage that was renewed in 2010.

Local redevelopment plans

The park area is key to local redevelopment plans created by the Chandler Park Promise Coalition. The Coalition plans to build a charter school in the neighborhood. The group is funded by the Local Initiatives Support Corp and the Kellogg Foundation and lead by the Warren/Conner Development Coalition.

Salvation Army Krock Center

Previously, the Salvation Army intended to build a 100,000-square foot center in the area, but plans fell through due to lack of a major donor.

Sources

• New vision for Chandler Park: Coalition plans charter school, recreation center. Crain's. 12 June 2011.
• Water park plan sparks ire. Detroit News. 21 July 2011.
• Hope floats for Detroit water park. Detroit News. 27 July 2011.