Lyons Park Final Rendering

Thomas Rudy • April 10, 2023

In August of 2022 the DDA engaged in an agreement with Wade Trim to develop a proposal for professional landscape architecture and engineering services for the Lyons Park Master Plan project. The scope of services provided by Wade Trim included a kickoff meeting with the DDA to understand the scope of work and the elements of the park. Through a 2020 public engagement study outlined in the DDA's Economic Enhancement Strategy, the community professed a need for a public space that serves as an inclusive civic engagement area in Grosse Ile. These findings were presented to Wade Trim as they produced a Topographic Survey, Data Collection and Site Inventory and Analyses.

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Community Sculpture Unveiling

By Ross Querro • September 10, 2025

Grosse Ile Community Glass Wall Unveiling & Fall Market The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the Wyandotte Art & Glass Center, invites the community to the unveiling of the Community Glass Wall on Sunday, October 5, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Lyons Park. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 1:00 PM. This permanent public artwork is the culmination of a two-year effort led by the Wyandotte Art & Glass Center and created in collaboration with more than 600 Grosse Ile residents of all ages. Community members contributed fused glass tiles assembled from precut shapes, which the Wyandotte Art & Glass Center then used to construct a 30-foot-long glass wall installation. This project was designed to foster a strong sense of local identity and ownership. More than a visual landmark, the glass wall stands as a symbol of collective effort, reflecting the pride, participation, and shared values of the Grosse Ile community that brought it to life. To celebrate this milestone, the unveiling will be accompanied by a Fall Market featuring loc al artisan vendors, live music, complimentary bites, and free children’s activities, including pumpkin painting. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to welcome fall while honoring a historic community project that will stand for generations. Vendor Opportunities If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Fall Market, please fill out the application at this link , or contact event coordinator Allie McAughey for more information. (734) 778-9878 info@wyandoZeartandglasscenter.com Funding for this sculpture was made possible by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.