Flint Gets First State Park | Detroit News

Flint just got its first state park—Flint State Park—and it’s a game-changer for Genesee County, which had zero state parks before. Spanning 230 acres along the Flint River and Swartz Creek, this $30.2 million project turns a former GM brownfield into a vibrant, free-to-enter green space designed to connect existing parks with trails and new amenities like kayak launches and yoga sessions. Open now with more construction underway, it’s not just recreation—it’s a powerful symbol of resilience and reinvestment for the city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ae44a82dba3186c