LaNita’s Memorial Park
Butterfly & Rain Garden
LaNita’s Memorial Park
Lanita is an ancestor who lost her battle with cancer in 2007. She was a proud resident of Detroit’s Midwest Neighborhood (affectionately known as "The Old Westside"), a mother, daughter, grandmother, dear friend and champion for the people she was. LaNita is known for her kindness, wisdom and way with words. She is greatly missed but certainly not forgotten.
The park’s design, flower selection, and location are inspired by her. LaNita’s favorite musical artist was Prince. Her favorite color was purple and the only place she truly called home was Hartford St. LaNita’s Memorial Park has both a rain and pollinator garden. It has a variety of plant species, and is meant to be enjoyed by humans and native wildlife.
LaNita's Memorial Park is a true gem!
-Neighbor
Location
Detroit's historic Old Westside (Midwest)Neighborhood
5639 Hartford, Detroit MI
Park Specifications
Stormwater Management
- Impervious surface managed: 6000 square feet
- Stormwater captured: 12,791 gallons
Rain Garden
- 750 square feet
- Depth 3 feet
- Ponding Depth 1 foot
soil Mounds
- 140 cubic yards
- Help to unify the pollinator garden
Progress
Brick Fundraiser
Proceeds will go toward the maintenance of LaNita’s Memorial Park.
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Learn More
mailing address
PO Box 32102
Detroit, MI 48233
contact us
contact@mycommunityspeaks.org
Tel: 313-923-7461
