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John D. Dingell Park is located in Ecorse,Michigan along the Detroit River. Known best for it's annual 4th of July fireworks and water festival, Dingell Park also honors local citizens who gave their lives in World War II.

Downriver Linked Greenways
In 1999 Michigan Congressman John Dingell hosted the Downriver Summit, in which the Downriver Linked Greenways were created. The purpose of the Downriver Linked Greenways is to link the communities and parks of the Downriver area through environmentally smart trails for bikers, hikers and others who love the outdoors. . In 2008 the Downriver Delta Greenway map was conceptualized by the Fort-Visger Community Development Corporation, a partner organization to the Downriver Linked Greenways. The Downriver Delta Greenway map seeks to link the cities of Detroit, Ecorse, River Rouge,Michigan and Lincoln Park,Michigan on the North-South Connector of the Downriver Linked Greenways. Dingell Park is one of the parks featured on this concept. As a result of the city of Ecorse being a partner city of the initiative, Dingell Park received an overhaul in 2005. Rennovations to the park included, replacement of the boardwalk and adjoining sidewalk,a gazebo, and other landscaping work and totaled a million dollars.

Life on the river
John D. Dingell Park is nestled on the Detroit River making it a very prime spot for fishing and to launch boats. Freighters carrying transport is an often seen sight while looking on the river.Mud Island which was recently donated and is nearly in reaching range of the park, faces the park  is the launching point for the fireworks during the 4th of July festival.The festival runs for 3 days leading up to the fireworks, and it gives a chance for the exposure of local vendors and restaurants. The Ecorse Rowing Club is adjacent to Dingell Park and carries history with it. Established in 1873 nearly a century before Ecorse became a city, the Ecorse Rowing Club has been a staple to Dingell Park and the city of Ecorse for generations.