Welcome to

Main Street Park

Chelsea, Michigan

Main Street Park Alliance is revitalizing an abandoned industrial site into a vibrant park for all ages and abilities—a space for recreation, connection, and wellness.

We Need Your Help!

Kick Off the Main Street Park Construction Campaign with Us

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Main Street Park Construction Campaign! Your help is needed to raise the remaining funds from local individuals and businesses. Together, we can continue the remarkable progress of the Main Street Park Project and kick-off park construction in 2025.

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MSPA Progress

  • Nearly 3 Acres of Parkland: Main Street Park will offer active recreational space and native habitat restoration.

  • Community-Driven Design: Every park amenity has been informed by an 8-month public input process.

  • All-Volunteer Effort: Main Street Park Alliance operates with zero salaries or compensation—every dollar supports the project.

  • Significant Funding Raised: Over $6.4 million has already been secured for environmental remediation and park construction.

  • Major Remediation Completed: We’ve safely removed 7,000 tons of contaminated soil (that’s 160 double gravel train loads!) from the site.

  • Construction Begins in 2025: The park is on track to become a reality soon!

Main Street Park Timeline

“PHASE I

Pre-development


✓ Due Diligence
✓ Develop Project Budget
✓ Purchase Agreement
✓ Environmental Investigation
✓ Development Agreement with City of Chelsea
✓ Engage Landscape Architects, Park Designers & Planners
✓ Remediation Plan
✓ Identify Sources of Funding
✓ Community Engagement
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“PHASE II

Development Pre-Construction


✓ Community Input & Surveys
✓ Park Concept
✓ Demolition of Structures
✓ Finalize Design
✓ Storm Line Replacement
Site plan/Planning Commission
Environmental Remediation & Mitigation
Construction Documentation
Finalize Funding”
“PHASE III

Construction


Cap Direct Contact Barrier, Slab and Flatwork
Infrastructure/Utilities Installed
Pavilion & Restroom Construction
Skate Course & Courts/Hard Surfaces
Climbing Features
Native Plants & Trees
Green Spaces & Finish Work”
“PHASE IV

Property Transfer


City of Chelsea Takes Ownership & Operation
Park is open to the public”