Park Events

2021 EVENTS
NOTICE: Events are subject to change

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27th @ 10am
A special visit from the Easter Bunny!
Bring the kids down to the park where they will search for candy filled Easter eggs which are hidden all over the grassy area in front of the building. The hunt is divided into 2 groups so the little ones search one area and the older kids search another. The Easter bunny will also arrive to visit with the kids.

Candy donations are appreciated to make this event happen. They should be small enough to fit in plastic egg. Volunteers are also needed at 8:30am to help the Easter Bunny hide eggs!

Work Days - Prep to Open
Saturday, May 1 @ 12pm-5pm (bring rakes, tarps, and blowers)
Saturday, May 8 @ 12pm-5pm
Saturday, May 15 @ 12pm-5pm

NOTE: Members can visit the park to clean up accessible areas, but please follow currently MI Executive Orders and adhere to social distancing recommendations.

Raking, furniture set up, pool clean up, general maintenance, community room cleaning
All ages welcome, and this is a great chance to earn volunteer hours for NJHS!
Members are strongly encouraged to attend, and those that help for a minimum of two hours will receive one pass card good for one free pool visit this summer (a $6 value).

Pool Opens
Full Time: Monday, June 8
Monday - Saturday: 12pm-9pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm
Let the dog days of summer begin!
Dust off those swimmies and get down to the park to relax, play, or just get re-acquainted with that seemingly brief season we call "Summer".
*Guests need to check-in at the Bee Hive and pay $6 per guest (must be accompanied by a member and planning to swim)

Trunk or Treat!
Saturday,October 24 @ 6pm-9pm
We will line up vehicles in the ball field and have a fire going. Please let us know if you want to participate by decorating your car or would like to donate candy. Please follow the CDC guidelines and social distancing regulations.
The pool may be closed, but let's keep the fun going! Stay warm by the fire or walk the line of cars asking your fellow members for candy... or both.

Click here for safety tips for Trick-or-Treating in a pandemic

Annual Meeting
Monday,October 26 starting @ 7pm
Based on the increase in COVID cases, we have decided to meet over ZOOM.
The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of Directors, approval of the annual Budget, approval of the upcoming year’s Dues, and the transaction of such other business as may be indicated in the notice of properly brought before it. The order of business at the Annual Meeting shall be determined by the Association President or the presiding Officer.

Boat Regatta & End of Season Celebration
Monday, September 07 @ 4pm-8pm
Create the most unique, fastest, or just plain crazy "boat" you can. Compete against others in your age group, and celebrate a fair well to summer.
All ages welcome!
All good things must come to an end, but let's celebrate with a boat regatta! Everyone is welcome to build and enter a boat in the race, and we recommend you start building prior to the event (some may be designing them now)!

OFFICIAL BOAT REGATTA REGULATIONS
1. Boats are to be a tri-hull construction made from plastic soda pop bottles.
2. Bottle sizes of 1-2 liter or 32-64 ounce are acceptable.
3. Boat length is limited to 13 inches (height of a 2-liter).
4. Each boat may only participate in one race.
5. Racer must build his/her own boat.

Suggestions for other material are wood doweling for masts, paper or cloth sails, duct tape, or whatever you can think of that will sail like the wind!!!!

Prizes will be given for the "Best-of-Show" in each age group, as well as the top three finishers for each age group.

This year we are finishing out the regular pool season with hot dogs served up to our guests. You are encouraged to bring your own sides and drinks as sharing is discouraged this year (#thanksCOVID).

60th Anniversary Celebration... Again
TBD
We are celebrating our 60th birthday... again! (#thanksCOVID)
Providing 61 years of family fun is a great reason to celebrate. We are working with local food and apparel vendors to help make this celebration extra special.
*Guests need to check-in at the Bee Hive and pay $6 per guest (must be accompanied by a member)

Women's Float
Sunday, June 14 @ 10am-1pm
Sunday, July 12 @ 10am-1pm
Sunday, August 9 @ 10am-1pm
Build community and friendship while enjoying the peacefulness of the pool.
Women only ages 18 and older, please.
Members and guests* welcome!
*Guests need to check-in at the Bee Hive and pay $6 per guest (must be accompanied by a member)

4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 04 @ 9:30am
Decorate your bike, golf cart, lawnmower, whatever, and bring a patriotic attitude with your ride!
A special thank you to all active duty and retired military veterans.
A fun morning beginning with the parade which starts at 9:30 AM. The parade begins at Northville Dr. and Plainfield Ave. (near Enterprise Car Rental). Kids are invited to join in (with parental supervision) by decorating their bikes and riding in the parade. As usual, the lifeguards will take up the rear of the parade, armed with super-soakers and water balloons. The parade ends at Northville Park where there will be events for everyone to join in such as the tug of war, water balloon toss, sack race, etc....

Neighborhood Community Night
TBD
The park, the myth, the legend...
You've heard the bedtime stories of a magical place that is hidden deep in the hills of Northview, and now's your chance to experience it! The NPA Board Members invite you to join us as our guests for the evening to see what you have been missing out on. The standard $6 guest fee applies. Please contact the NPA Board with any questions ([email protected]).

Family Campout - tentative
Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1
Tent camping at its finest. Relax around the bonfire with friends, enjoy the s'mores, eat a hearty breakfast (donations welcome), and take an early morning dip in the pool.
Families come to the park on Saturday afternoon and set up their tents or campers in the grassy field and spend the night. We grill hot dogs Saturday evening and there is a continental breakfast Sunday morning. The kitchen facilities are available (not to mention the coffee maker). The kids keep busy and the pool is open late. After of fun filled evening and a good night sleep (??), everyone gets up on Sunday morning with a check out time of 10am.

Members and guests* welcome!
*Guests need to check-in at the Bee Hive and pay $6 per guest (must be accompanied by a member and planning to swim)

Kids' Night (tentative)
Friday, August 14 @ 6pm-9pm (Back to School Bonfire)
Crafts, games, swimming contest, pizza and lemonade!
A night set aside for the younger kids. This night is for 7-12 year olds to have fun together at the pool. The kids will eat pizza, swim, and have a good time.

$5 per child for members | $11 per child for non members
*Children will need to check-in at the Bee Hive with a waiver signed by their parent/guardian.

Teen Night - (tentative)

Wednesday, August 19 @ 8pm-11pm (Back to School Bonfire)
Music, games, swimming, food, friends and no chores!
Is your teen pained by the never ending boredom, have their thumbs cramped due to excessive device use, do you just need some peace and quiet? We have a solution! This night is for 13-18 year olds to have fun together at the pool. The teens will eat pizza, swim, and have a good time.

$5 per child for members | $11 per child for non members
*Teens will need to check-in at the Bee Hive with a waiver signed by their parent/guardian.