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Romeo-Washington-Bruce Parks and Recreation

361 Morton Street
586-752-6543

Mission:

Our Mission is to attract and encourage participation for all age groups and abilities through positive opportunity and quality service for the purpose of enriching our residents lives.

About Us

The Romeo-Washington-Bruce Recreation Commission serves three communities, which collectively encompass approximately 74 square miles of land located in the northwest corner of Macomb County.

The boundaries of this service area extend from 26 Mile Road on the south to the Lapeer County line on the north (Bordman Road), and from Hayes and Powell Roads on the east to the Oakland County line on the west (Dequindre Road)

History:

1968

General formation of the G.R.W.B.P.R.C. - Greater-Romeo-Washington-Bruce Parks & Recreation Commission initiated by the Village of Romeo (Merlin Kerr, John Schueler, Bob Jones, Elaine Campbell, R.J Brainard). Regional recreation group formed basically for purposes of securing facility development funds from the State of Michigan recreation bond project for creation of additional recreation facilities in the Romeo District.

1968-1970

Washington Township, Bruce Township, and Romeo Community Schools approached for assistance and support in securing and administering approved bond grant monies.

1970-1971

G.R.W.B.P.R.C. formalized to include village, townships and school district. Begins to meet with basic regularity. Seeks funding support from governmental entities for dispersal to community agencies to run programs.


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