Local Volunteers Make New Grosse Ile Beach Accessible

A team of volunteers consisting of students, professional builders, engineers, contractors and materials providers came together to build an access point to a a public beach on Grosse Ile.

The water frontage at the east end of Grosse Ile Parkway was obtained from Wayne County and is now part of the Township of Grosse Ile.

"This has been a true community project, funded with donations and built by volunteers," Craig Pilkington of Opportunity Grosse Ile said. "It is a park that can be added to over time as the community's wants and needs change. It is an asset that the community has long wanted, public water access, and now has, thanks to generous donors and volunteers."

A recently approved ordinance is set to go into effect on Oct. 12 and will allow full access to the beach everyday from sunrise to sunset except during winter months.

Picnicking and the launching and landing of non-motorized watercraft will be allowed at the beach.