Mayor Barnett Says New Bridge Coming To Innovation Hills Park

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) recently secured roughly $500,000 for the Innovation Hills Park expansion in Rochester Hills.

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said the expansion seeks to provide a bridge across the Clinton River to unlock 40 acres of green space that will include more trails, as well as appropriate pedestrian access and suitable wayfinding for the area.

"The moneys that were secured thanks to the passage of the budget are going to help us build an - I like to call it a cool Indiana Jones style rope bridge across the river," Barnett said.

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The bridge will help expand the park from its 70 acres to 120 acres, Barnett said. He also said the park's attendance was up over 300 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation Hills park is located at 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, and includes several amenities such as playgrounds, hiking and walking.