News and Announcements

Information Meeting May 29

By Jim Carr | May 22, 2021

The information meeting this year will be Saturday afternoon, May 29 at 4:30p, outside on the Castle Lawn. Bring your own chair and sweater. If rain, we’ll have it the following day, Sunday. The Board has made many decisions to stay compliant with Michigan law. We understand that Michigan covid guidance will take a step…

Memorial Weekend Cocktail Party!

By Katie Palmer | May 20, 2021

Please Join Us for a 2021 Summer Kick Off Cocktail Party! Saturday, May 29th 6-8pm Palmer Cottage | 6711 Ridge Road Beer/Wine and Appetizers All Castle Parkers (aged 21+ years) are welcome Hosted by the Muzzys and Palmers Rain date is Sunday, May 30th It will be so great to see everyone!

Order Your Castle Park History Book Now!

By Martha Laughna | May 11, 2021

Hello Castle Parkers, As you know, we have been working on the third volume of the Castle Park history book for the past year, and it has gone to print! The book is 234 pages and contains approximately 1,000 photos of Castle Parkers over the past 25 years. Orders are being taken NOW at www.castlepark.shop. If…

Remembering Bill Littlejohn | July 21, 1931 – May 8, 2021

By CP Website Admin Team | May 10, 2021

Longtime Castle Parker William Lafayette Littlejohn, Jr. died on May 8, 2021, at his home in Washington, DC, of pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old. Bill was born on July 21, 1931, in Greenville, South Carolina to William and Mary (née Poe) Littlejohn. Bill is survived by his wife and best friend of 65…

DeYoung Application for CPA Membership

By Jim Carr | May 6, 2021

Stephen and Emily DeYoung have moved into their home on Indian Pipe Circle and are applying for membership in CPA. They are sponsored by Dick Muzzy and Rick and Linda Brown. There will be a 45-day period during which CPA Members can comment to the Board regarding the application. After that time the Board will…

Remembering Carey MacFarland Lennox | October 25, 1961 – May 4, 2021

By CP Website Admin Team | May 5, 2021

Carey MacFarland Lennox, a lifelong Castle Parker, died Tuesday, May 4, at her family home in Chicago after a fierce six-month fight against a rare, aggressive form of colon cancer. She was 59 years old. Carey treasured summers in the park. As a young child, Carey stayed at the Castle with her grandparents, Earl and…

Construction Deadline June 18

By Jim Carr | May 4, 2021

In the recent Banner I included a quick reminder on the June 18 stop date for construction. Recent walks around CP remind me that we still have a lot of construction under-way and I thought it appropriate to elaborate a little more. Perhaps we can avoid conflict between neighbors and unnecessary complaints to the Board.…

Spring 2021 Banner Available for Your Reading Pleasure

By Martha Laughna | April 30, 2021

Find out the latest news from Castle Park, learn about the upcoming publishing of the Castle Park history book celebrating 125 years of Castle Park, and place your order!  Click Spring 2021 Banner.  Note:  You may need to view this in your browser to access the link to the Banner.

Barnswallow 2021 Announcement

By Stephanie Griffin | April 27, 2021

I am pleased to announce that Maeve Steketee will be running the Barnswallow this summer. 🍦🍫🍬🍭 Most of you know Maeve as a Junior Counselor from Playclass. Maeve will be graduating from East Grand Rapids High School this spring and will be attending college in the fall. Please stay tuned for more Information on opening…

Barnswallow 2021

By Stephanie Griffin | April 15, 2021

We are looking for a driven young entrepreneur to run the Barnswallow for the 2021 summer season! This is a great opportunity for a budding mogul to try their hand at running their own business, managing inventory, pricing, marketing, personnel, customer service, accounting, etc. The individual should be fun, enthusiastic & responsible, be available to…