Littlefield’s Timeline
Littlefield Forms Block Club
The Pickens sisters and members of the community come together to form a block club called “Littlefield Community Association”.
Funding Littlefield Playfield
LFCA and community members create initial site plan design for the redevelopment of Littlefield Park (11.1 acres), which was approved by the Detroit Recreation Department. Total project cost is $2.2 million. LFCA has obtained $570,000 thus far.
Appreciation Picnic
LFCA, in partnership with Noble Elementary-Middle School, holds appreciation picnic for Detroit Police, Detroit Fire Fighters, DPS Safety Officers, and Wayne County Sheriffs.
Noble’s Safe Routes 2 School
On behalf of Noble Elementary-Middle School, LFCA applied for and was awarded Safe Routes 2 School funding from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in the amount of $483,810. The only school in the City of Detroit to receive this prestigious award.
Littlefield Playfield Receives New Official Site Plan
In collaboration with the City of Detroit and local contractors, Littlefield creates new official site plan for Littlefield Playfield.
Becoming a Premier Park
Due to the community’s efforts in maintaining our local playfield, Little Playfield was selected by the City of Detroit as a Premier Park.
Hello, New Village Detroit!
Littlefield becomes co-founder of New Village Detroit, a coalition of block clubs and neighborhood associations in Northwest Detroit. Our mission is to grow a movement of leaders working to build thriving and sustainable communities for generations to come.
LFCA Becomes a Non-Profit
Littlefield becomes an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and solidifies itself as a center of influence in Littlefield Community and the western region of Detroit.
History in the Neighborhood
Community’s annual History in the Neighborhood featuring 102nd U.S. Colored troop Civil War Re-enactors, the Buffalo Soldiers and the Triple Nickels Paratroopers. Held at Littlefield Playfield.
Tapping in the Detroit Pistons
Partnered with the Detroit Pistons and the City of Detroit to renovate the Littlefield Playfield basketball court.
Littlefield & the NBRPA Detroit Chapter host Youth’s Basketball Bootcamp
LFCA, Happy Homes Community Association, and the National Basketball Retired Players Association Detroit Chapter host a basketball camp for youths in the Littlefield Community area, sponsored by Meijer.
3-ON-3 in the D
Hosted the free First Annual 3-ON-3 in the “D” Youth Basketball Clinic & Tournament with Happy Homes Community Association and the National Basketball Retired Players Association Detroit Chapter.
The S.M.I.L.E. House
Partnered with Brilliant Detroit in establishing the S.M.I.L.E. House. A community and safe house for Noble Elementary Middle School students, local children, and residents.
Keepin’ It Clean in the D
Littlefield Community Association, along with Happy Homes Association, unveils the community initiative of “Keepin’ It Clean in the D”.
Rebranding of LFCA
With many new ventures and developments in place, Littlefield Community Association recreates itself with a new logo and website.
