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SUMMARY:2025 Beacon Park Sustainability Report
DESCRIPTION:At Beacon Park\, we believe environmental responsibility and sustainability play a vital role in creating a healthy\, thriving public space. Each year\, we advance environmentally centered\, accessible and ecofriendly practices\, emphasizing waste reduction and the use of onsite resources to support a greener future for our region.  \n  \n2025-Beacon Park-Sustainability Highlights\nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/2024-beacon-park-sustainability-report/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beacon Park 2025 Sustainability Overview
DESCRIPTION:At Beacon Park\, we believe environmental responsibility and sustainability play a vital role in creating a healthy\, thriving public space. Each year\, we advance environmentally centered\, accessible and ecofriendly practices\, emphasizing waste reduction and the use of onsite resources to support a greener future for our region.  \n \nOur Sustainability Priorities: \n\nEnvironment \nGreen Infrastructure\nTransportation Access & Connectivity \nTres & Vegetation \nWaste Management \nCommunity Awareness & Education\n\n \nEnvironment\n \nBeacon Park actively engages in environmental responsibility through its intentional design and onsite assets\, providing the community and visitors with a sustainable public green space. Here’s a look at Beacon Park’s 2025 sustainability accomplishments:  \n\n1.41 tons of waste recycled by park visitors and Lumen Detroit guests \n41 trees onsite\, capturing approximately 1\,500 pounds of CO₂ annually\n4 bioswales that help filter pollutants and reduce stormwater runoff \n4 recycling stations located throughout the venue \nBiodiverse habitat with native species that supports pollinators and serves as a bee sanctuary \n4 electric vehicle charging stations nearby\, supporting cleaner transportation options \n\n \nLumen Detroit – Beacon Park’s flagship restaurant\n \nLumen Detroit was established and built as a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver–Certified building\, reinforcing Beacon Park’s commitment to sustainable development. Lumen features:  \n\n3\,400 square feet of green roof\, reducing surface runoff by 24% and holding up to 3 inches of rainwater \nA menu that includes sustainably sourced beer\, spirits and select food items\, supporting responsible sourcing practices \n\nAccessibility & Connectivity\nBeacon Park serves as a central downtown destination\, helping visitors connect to nearby attractions while reducing the local carbon footprint:  \n\nLocated near 2 bus lines connecting visitors to destinations such as Michigan Central\, Detroit Riverfront\, Ford Field and Hudson’s Detroit \nA 10‑minute walk to the QLINE\, bike stations and the Rosa Parks Transit Center \n20+ bike lanes and bike racks located onsite and nearby \nLocated within 2 square miles of major venues including Comerica Park\, Ford Field and Huntington Place \n\nTo access the full Beacon Park sustainability highlights\, click HERE  \nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/beacon-park-2024-sustainability-overview/
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SUMMARY:Detroit Fun Facts
DESCRIPTION:Detroit is a city that has something for everyone – locally-owned restaurants\, family-friendly activities\, amazing public spaces\, global events and so much more. Beacon Park is proud to be part of a community that welcomes residents and visitors from all over the world. \nHave you ever wondered what makes Detroit so unique? Here are some interesting facts about the park and the city you may not have known: \n\nDetroit’s Vernors is the oldest ginger ale still in production in the United States\nLumen Detroit at Beacon Park was the winner of the 2020 LIV Hospitality Design Awards\, “Winner in Architectural Design Restaurant – Casual”\nDetroit’s Belle Isle is the largest urban island park in the country\nBeacon Park was listed as one of the “9 Best Parks in Detroit” by Lonely Planet – a site dedicated to helping more people from different backgrounds experience the joy of exploration\nDetroit’s Eastern Market is the largest and oldest open-air\, wholesale and retail market in the United States.\nBeacon Park is only 1.5 miles away from the international border with Windsor\, Ontario\n\nHow many of these did you know? Share this on your social channels to test your friends’ knowledge of Detroit! \nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/43565/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beacon Park Flow Series: City Glow Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Park is proud to partner with metro Detroit organizations and local fitness instructors to offer a range of fitness experiences for guests\, from mindful City Glow Yoga to an intense Sunset H.I.I.T. Pilates session and more. \n\nSummer Sessions with the Boll YMCA: 9-11 a.m. | June 20\, July 18\, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12\nHustle and Line Dancing with the N’Namdi Center and instructor Maurice Adams: 3-5 p.m. | June 20\, July 23\, Aug. 15 and Sept. 24\nSunset H.I.I.T. Pilates with Hot Yoga Ferndale: 7-8 p.m. | June 23\, July 21\, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15\nCity Glow Yoga: 7-9 p.m. | June 29\, July 27\, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28\n\nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/beacon-park-flow-series-city-glow-yoga/2026-07-27/
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SUMMARY:Workout Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart your Wednesday evenings at Beacon Park with outdoor fitness classes starting July 8! \nGet ready to move\, learn and power through your week! Classes are led by First Responders 4 Fitness and Easy Day Boxing Gym\, bringing high-energy motivation and expert guidance to support your mental\, physical\, nutritional and spiritual well-being. \nSelect Wednesdays will feature a FREE one-hour session starting at 6 p.m. \nWhen: \nWednesdays | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. \n\nJuly 8\nJuly 15\nJuly 22\nJuly 29\nAugust 5\nAugust 12\nAugust 19\nAugust 26\n\nWhat to Know: \n–       Bring your own fitness mats and towels. \n–       These are FREE and open to the public. \nAfter class\, participants can head to Lumen Detroit to relax with a refreshing healthy drink or post-workout bite to eat. Feel like planning ahead? You can book a reservation: https://bit.ly/4n08KEU \nLearn more about the instructors: \nFirst Responders 4 Fitness: https://www.fr4f.org/ \nEasy Day Boxing Gym: https://easydayboxinggym.com/ \nFor more information about Beacon Park and Lumen restaurant\, please visit: \nwww.DTEBeaconPark.com or www.LumenDetroit.com \nWorkout Wednesdays are made possible by the DTE Beacon Park Foundation and programmed by The Downtown Detroit Partnership. \nShare
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