Memorial Park
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St. John Street Memorial Fund
St. John Street Memorial Fund
In February 2023, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely announced that a $1-million state grant will be used to begin the development of the St. John Street Memorial Park.
The park will be located where the St. John Street Neighborhood once stood. It was leveled in the 1970s for construction of I-475 and to create more space for industrial growth in Flint.
The park will honor the history of St. John Street by serving as a gathering space and include historical information to preserve the stories and the memories of community’s integrated neighborhood filled with local businesses, schools, and a community center that did just that --- be a community center for the very young to the very old neighbors of that time.
The park will include a playground, 3 miles of Flint River Trail, and parking. It will, also, include a pavilion, memorial benches and other amenities.
A memorial fund has been set up for anyone wanting to contribute to the effort. Click here for more information.