~ Sterling Heights, MI - In a move to promote outdoor recreation and encourage residents to enjoy the winter weather, Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Sterling Heights Public Library to introduce the city's first-ever Little Free Sled Library at Delia Park. This innovative program offers a fun and free way for families to enjoy sledding without the hassle of purchasing or storing equipment.

Located near the pavilion and parking lot in Delia Park's north lot, the Little Free Sled Library allows visitors to borrow a sled, have some fun in the snow, and return it for others to use. The program will run through February or until snow has melted for the season.

To kick off this initiative, the Sterling Heights Public Library purchased 30 sleds while the Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance team designed and built a custom sled container. "The Parks and Recreation Department and the Sterling Heights Public Library are continually looking for ways to improve quality of life in our city," said Kyle Langlois, director of Parks and Recreation. "Working together on this project is a way we can bring no-cost fun to our community and encourage people to get outside and recreate no matter what time of year it is. We are grateful to the Library for funding the purchase of sleds and to our Park Maintenance team for their hard work in building the sled holder."

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In addition to Delia Park, several other parks in Sterling Heights are popular sledding destinations including Chappelle Park, Hampton Park, Magnolia Park, Meadowview Park, Carpathia Park, and Beaver Creek Park.

Library Director Tammy Turgeon expressed her excitement about this new addition to their mission of making recreation, learning, and exploration accessible year-round. "We love the idea of meeting residents where they are," said Turgeon. "Whether that's outside enjoying the snow or inside curled up with a good book. In addition to this new Little Free Sled Library, Sterling Heights also has Little Free Libraries stocked with books at various parks. So even if sledding isn't your thing, we hope residents will take advantage of these spaces to discover a great read."

Residents who are interested in supporting the Little Free Sled Library by donating sleds are encouraged to contact the Sterling Heights Public Library in advance to coordinate their donations.

For more information about Parks and Recreation, the Sterling Heights Public Library, and other city services, visit sterlingheights.gov. Stay updated on all the latest news and events in Sterling Heights by visiting the Trending in Sterling Heights section of the city's website.

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