Doesn’t the name Ghesquiere Park conjure images of community fun? This park is a real gem in Grosse Pointe Woods. It provides outdoor activities for everyone no matter the weather.
Ghesquiere Park is located at 19955 Mack Ave. It sits right next to City Hall. This park is a haven for outdoor activities. It is home to Grosse Pointe Woods and Shores Little League baseball. The park is constantly filled with young athletes.
There are four little league fields for children 15 years and younger. Also you can find two larger fields where high school games are played. In addition to the six baseball diamonds, the park boasts a playscape for little tikes. You will also find tennis courts here. There is a field area with lacrosse and soccer nets. There’s even a concrete area that turns into an outdoor pond hockey ice rink when the weather permits.
If you’re visiting during the right time of year, a concession stand is located in the middle of the park. Ghesquiere Park also provides a little historical element. There is an old one-room schoolhouse on the grounds. It was active until 1922.
Did you know that Ghesquiere Park has a new nine-hole disc golf course? It’s called the Ahee Jewelers Disc Golf Course. A stone with a commemorative plaque near the first hole recognizes the donors. Ahee Jewelers, the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe, and Saucy’s Pizza made it possible.
Disc golf evolved from the Frisbee craze. Players aim for a disc golf basket. The goal is to complete each hole in the fewest throws. The course was designed by Woods resident David Bourgeois. He is a longtime disc golf player. Unlike regular golf, disc golf is affordable for almost everyone. You can buy a couple of flying discs for around $20.
Even when the ground is covered with snow, you’ll find people playing disc golf here. Some people bring their own shovels to play all winter. Because the park is surrounded by homes, designers considered the location of the holes. They avoided sending flying discs into people’s backyards.
In 1945 the site for the current City Hall building and the city’s largest park was purchased for $42500. Ghesquiere Park was named after Alois A. Ghesquiere. He was the President of the village Grosse Pointe Woods. He served from 1939, when it changed from the Village of Lochmoor, until it became the city of Grosse Pointe Woods in 1950.
Ghesquiere Park is a friendly public park for all ages. Even pets are welcome here. There is plenty of space for activities, sports, walking, and picnics. Ghesquiere is here to provide recreational activities for families and children.
A walking path starts from the historic Cook School House. It meanders through Ghesquiere Park, going past the disc golf baskets. Work on the path is expected to start in spring 2025.
So, whether you’re into baseball, disc golf, or just a peaceful walk, Ghesquiere Park is calling your name. It’s more than just a park. It’s a community hub with a dash of history and a whole lot of fun.