The Wagner Park in downtown west Dearborn officially opened June 7 with a ribbon cutting by Ford Motor Co. employees and representatives along with local and state government officials. A series of events during the opening included live music, food, cars, magic show, instrument lessons, petting zoo, bounce house and face painting at the park located off of West Village Drive between Monroe and Mason. According to a Ford Land press release, the public green space will allow for daytime and evening place making opportunities through programmed events with partners such as the Dearborn Downtown Authority and the city of Dearborn. Barriers at the intersection of Monroe and Michigan Avenue were scheduled to be removed for the celebration June 7, then Monroe to open June 8.