Friends of Trestle Park

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Friends of Trestle Park Trestle Park is a universally accessible community park located in the heart of the Denton Township.

Friends of Trestle (FOTP) serves the community by hosting free music concerts at Trestle Park. Friends of Trestle Park is a community-based organization dedicated to the promotion of arts and community activities, as well as long-term stewardship of Denton Township’s Trestle Park. Friends of Trestle Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to Friends of Trestle Park are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID # 81-1143052

Friends of Trestle Park Board Members: President Mike Carolan`; Vice President Sharon Andre`; Treasurer Patricia Inman; Secretary Mary Michela; Trustee Jess Dowland; Interim Board Member Denise Stefanko; Interim Board Member Lindsey Hile; Emeritus Advisor Chet Schneider; Emeritus Advisor Bob Michela. Board meetings are returning to in-person and are currently held at the Deer Run Estates Clubhouse on M-55 (684 W. Houghton Lake Dr, just east of George's Barber Shop), on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 6:00 PM. Changes to date, time, and location will be posted on this FB page. Our meetings are open to the public ~ We want to share our ideas & hear yours, and let you get a peek at the behind-the-scenes workings of this fun and successful nonprofit organization. Let’s work together to bring fun, free, family-friendly activities to the Trestle Park District and to improve our Houghton Lake Area Community!

🌳 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🌳BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT AT TRESTLE PARK!Do you enjoy attending FREE concerts and FREE communi...
10/31/2026

🌳 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🌳

BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT AT TRESTLE PARK!

Do you enjoy attending FREE concerts and FREE community events at Trestle Park?

Would you like to help make those events happen?

Friends of Trestle Park is looking for new board members!

With elections quickly approaching and some of our current board members retiring, we're looking for fresh faces, new ideas, and people who want to make a difference in our community!

WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?

Do you have talents or skills that could benefit our community?

Do you enjoy having a say in what events we offer and when we hold them?

Do you have ideas you'd love to see become reality?

Would you like to be part of the team that keeps Trestle Park thriving?

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU!

You can contact us through Facebook Messenger to arrange an appointment to talk, OR simply stop by our next board meeting and introduce yourself!

📅 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

⏰ 6:00 PM

📍 STONE HALL
(Next to the Denton Township Offices)

You don't have to be an expert. You just have to care about your community and want to get involved!

HELP US KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING AND THE COMMUNITY GROWING!

We look forward to meeting you!

FRIENDS OF TRESTLE PARK

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING AT TRESTLE PARK! 🧡🎃Our crew is hard at work getting everything ready for PUMPKIN FUN DAY TODA...
10/23/2026

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING AT TRESTLE PARK! 🧡🎃

Our crew is hard at work getting everything ready for PUMPKIN FUN DAY TODAY!! 🍂👻

From setting up the sand pit to preparing all the festive fun, we’re getting ready for an amazing afternoon of fall festivities, family fun, and Halloween memories!

🎃 Free mini pumpkins to decorate
🍩 Free c***r and donuts
🎨 Free crafting kits
🔎 Scavenger hunt & sand pit hunt
🚗 Trunk-or-Treat
🏆 $200 PRIZE for the best-decorated trunk!

📍 Trestle Park — 2738 S. Gladwin Road, Prudenville
📅 TODAY, OCTOBER 24TH
⏰ 3 PM–5 PM

☔ Rain date: October 25, 3 PM–5 PM

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND COME JOIN THE FUN! 🍁🧡

A big THANK YOU to everyone helping make this event possible! ❤️

10/23/2026
We have some exciting news to share regarding the grand prize for the best decorated trunk!  Johnathan Johnson (Local Re...
10/22/2026

We have some exciting news to share regarding the grand prize for the best decorated trunk! Johnathan Johnson (Local Realtor with Midge & Co.) has stepped up to contribute an additional $100 towards the best decorated trunk therefore doubling it to $200! Please register your trunk to win!!! ASAP! See you at Trestle Park Saturday October 24th, 3-5pm.

Friends of Trestle Park

10/22/2026
10/21/2026

PUMPKIN FUN DAY & TRUNK OR TREAT
IS COMING TO TRESTLE PARK!

🍂 THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 🍂
⏰ 3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM ⏰

Pumpkin Fun Day will be held in Trestle Park, and Trunk or Treat will be in the Trestle Park parking lot. We look forward to seeing everyone at this very popular event!

TRUNK PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE REGISTER BY:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST - 3:00 PM AT DENTON TOWNSHIP.

Sign up now so you don’t get left out of the fun!  (Attached form must be returned to Denton Township by Wednesday @ 3pm...
10/20/2026

Sign up now so you don’t get left out of the fun! (Attached form must be returned to Denton Township by Wednesday @ 3pm for the Trunk or Treat vehicles that participate in passing out candy) Pumpkin Fun Day and Trunk or Treat is taking place this Saturday, Oct. 24th, 3-5pm, at Trestle Park!

This Saturday, Oct. 24th, 3-5pm!  Pumpkin Fun Day will be held in Trestle Park and Trunk or Treat will be in the Trestle...
10/20/2026

This Saturday, Oct. 24th, 3-5pm! Pumpkin Fun Day will be held in Trestle Park and Trunk or Treat will be in the Trestle Park parking lot. We look forward to seeing everyone at this very popular event! Please note, Those Trunks participating in the Trunk or Treat portion of this Event need to turn in your registration form (attached) into Denton Township by: Wednesday, October 21st, 3:00 pm. You will have a chance to win $100 for the best decorated Trunk which is sponsored by Friends of Trestle Park..

Thank you and we will see you all at Trestle Park,

Friends of Trestle Park

THIS SATURDAY Oct. 24th!  Hurry and sign up now!!!
10/19/2026

THIS SATURDAY Oct. 24th! Hurry and sign up now!!!

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2378 S Gladwin Road
Prudenville, MI
48651

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