Special Veteran's recognition! We are adding a
special veteran's recognition, so if you know of a Veteran or someone
who is currently serving, please call (248) 625‐8231 to be added to our
VIP list. Also looking for military vehicles.
"Festival of Fun"
On July 4, build family unity by spending the day enjoying the many activities at Clintonwood
Park! There will be great food all day long, such as pulled pork
sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, pop, ice cream, candy,
fruit and even your carnival favorites such as Cotton Candy,
Elephant Ears and Roasted Almonds.
Activities Include:
Children’s Activities/Inflatables (until 9:30 PM)
Arts and Crafts Show (until 5:00 PM)
Live Entertainment-Bands to be announced soon!
K-9 Toss & Fetch Competition (1:00 PM)
Dog Adoption
Food Vendors
Softball Tournament-Men’s Slow Pitch Class “C” (8:00 AM)
And more!
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort and enjoy the summer fun at the park. Parking is available at Clintonwood Park. Shuttle parking will be available from Clarkston High School.
A great day has come to an end, now sit back, relax and enjoy fireworks right here in your community! Live entertainment & Children’s Games will precede the fireworks, so come early and get a great spot to watch the spectacular colors in the sky! Guaranteed a 30 minute show, weather permitting. Parking is limited at Clintonwood Park, so arrive early. Shuttle parking will be available at Clarkston High School, located on Clarkston Road and Flemings Lake Road.
We Need Your Help!
Join the Challenge and be part of the celebration!
You can get involved and make a difference in your community while
doubling the impact of your contribution (up to$10,000). Your
contribution will be matched $1 for $1 through the
Community Challenge. You can make
your contributions online by going to the Independence Township
Department of Parks and Recreation website,
www.itpr.org.
To donate, send contributions to: Independence Township Parks and
Recreation, P. O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. Donation forms can be
printed off below. Donations can also be done online at
www.itpr.org.
Make checks payable to: Independence Township. VISA or Mastercard
also accepted. One hundred dollar or more donors, will be considered
event sponsors and receive special recognition, detailed on the
event’s Sponsorship Opportunities brochure also downloadable below.
T-Shirts are also on sale now the Parks and Recreation
Department. Proceeds will go to the Challenge. Join Clarkston
Community Church and Independence Township Parks and Recreation in
helping to keep this one of the best places in the world in which to
live!
In order to save a treasured tradition, the Clarkston Community
Church has offered to help save July fourth activities in the
Township by matching community donations for the event’s funding (up
to $10,000). "Coming into this community for the first time it is
very clear that the July 4th event at Clintonwood Park is viewed by
many in the community as part of what sets us apart,” says Ken
Elwert, Director of Parks and Recreation, “But we still need
people's action through their financial support to meet the
community challenge and make this happen. Help us make this a true
community event." Anyone can help the township reach its $10,000
goal, from churches, scout groups, school groups, service clubs,
businesses, and neighborhoods right down to families or everyday
individuals. To donate, send contributions to: Independence Township
Parks and Recreation, P. O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. Donation
forms can be printed off online at
www.itpr.org.
Donations can also be done online at
www.itpr.org.
Make checks payable to: Independence Township. VISA or Mastercard
also accepted. One hundred dollar or more donors, will be considered
event sponsors and receive special recognition, detailed on the
event’s Sponsorship Opportunities brochure also downloadable online.
“The Community Challenge is that the Clarkston Community Church
would match dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 for July fourth events.
It has been the Churches goal to reach out in the community and this
is a great way for us to partner with Parks and Recreation and to
give back to the community,” says, Dan Whitening, associate pastor
of Clarkston Community Church. The church has also pledged 50-100
volunteers in addition to its financial assistance and is
challenging residents to come out and volunteer for a shift on the
day of the event. Funds raised will be earmarked for the Festival
and Fireworks on July 4th. If the fundraising goal is surpassed,
excess funds will either be put towards other Parks and Recreation
programs such as Deer Lake Beach or set aside for next year’s
Festival.
In December 2010, with shrinking budgets, the Independence Township
Board was unable to fund several special events for 2011, which
included events such as the holiday tree lighting “Holiday Lights
Night”, “Tons of Trucks” and the July 4th “Festival of Fun” at
Clintonwood Park.
