Maheras/Gentry Park
Maheras-Gentry Park sits on about 53 acres of land, located on the south end of Conner Street, in the southwest corner of the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The park features ball fields, a marina, a fishing pond, walking paths, and a gazebo.
The park dates back to 1928, when it was known as Algonquin Park. Until the late 1990’s, the park had been named Maheras Park; its name derived from a World War II army private named Peter Maheras. During the civil rights movement in the mid-1960’s, Bronson Gentry – a neighborhood resident – fought for a recreation center at Maheras Park, after the funds that had originally been dedicated were used for an all white park in northeast Detroit. Due to this event, Creekside was able to help push for a historic designation for the park. In honor of his hard work, the park was renamed Maheras-Gentry Park.
A view of Canada across the fish pond and walking trail.
Maheras Park also features four baseball fields sponsored by Think Detroit.
