In 1984, a group of Grosse Pointe Shores residents formed the Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Foundation, a privately funded, nonprofit organization. The Foundation was established as a means of initiating and funding community enhancements.

One of their first tasks was the beautification of the landscaping and the overall improvement of Lake Shore Road. Hundreds of trees have been planted. The traffic islands and lake side were re-sodded. Landscape gardens were created and a sprinkler system was installed. The older model street signs were replaced with lighted signs.

All of this has been made possible through membership dues, contributions, gifts to the Endowment Fund, bequests and other fund raising activities.

Buy a Brick...
Help Improve Our Park!

Grosse Pointe Shores (George Osius)
Municipal Park Lakeshore Walkway

The GPSIF is selling commemorative bricks to enhance the walkway- for more information contact the Village Offices or e-mail us as shown below.

To Contact us: Call the Village Offices at (313) 881-6565
or Email us at gpsif@grossepointeshores.org

 

GPSIF News Flash

Emerald Ash Borer
Update!
Click here for more info about a new exotic beetle that has been killing ash trees in southeastern Michigan (identified as Agrilus planipennis) The common name of the beetle is the "Emerald Ash Borer."