One Square Mile Strong!
The O’Hair Park Community Association (OHPCA) is a resident-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a safe, connected neighborhood surrounding the 78-acre O’Hair Park.
Serving a vibrant footprint in northwest Detroit through community engagement, recreation, health and wellness initiatives, environmental stewardship, and neighborhood partnerships, OHPCA works to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
O’Hair Park Park is one of Detroit’s largest parks surrounded by residents and features scenic walking trails, a handicap-accessible 1-mile fitness loop, sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and the beautiful Pitcher Woods natural area.
O’Hair Park serves as a year-round hub for recreation, wellness, arts, education, and community events that bring neighbors together.
Serving the One Square Mile of 8 Mile, Southfield, 7 Mile and Greenfield – Block by Block, ONE SQUARE MILE STRONG!
Strengthening the O’Hair Park Community to become a community where people choose to live.
- Continue to partner with the City of Detroit to maintain the park and expand the offerings for families, kids and students
- Host annual clean-up in conjunction with Motor City Makeover
- Celebrate the community as part of ARISE Detroit
- Expand the Lovable Lots program
- Demonstrate possibilities for other side lots
- Support Henry Ford High School
- Sponsor youth and family wellness activities in the park
- Hold owners accountable for maintaining their property
- Engage and support local business partners
- Host volunteer organizations who donate their time and talent to make a difference in the community
- Expand block captain initiative to the entire community
- Create a long term vision for the one square mile
- Expand awareness of OHPCA to broader community
- Continue leadership role in District 1
- Explore/secure grant opportunities for OHPCA
- Help residents feel welcome and safe in the community
We welcome everyone to join our community of residents, businesses, schools, other non-profits, faith-based facilities, police, and elected officials.
