This park, dedicated in August 1990, is named for the first Sterling Heights firefighter killed in the line of duty. James C. Nelson Park is 36.6 acres and includes a playground, nature trails, picnic areas, and sports fields and courts. In late 2022, a steel and glass sculpture known as a “Life Tree” was installed […]
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