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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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Westland Parks and Recreation Department Offers Discounted Cedar Point Tickets

Westland, MI -- Summer sun and thrills await at Cedar Point, and this year you can save when you purchase digital tickets through Westland's Parks & Recreation. This program offers savings of nearly $20 per adult ticket, plus additional savings for Michigan weekend in the early summer, and certain dates during Halloweekends!

Still need convincing? This year, Cedar Point unveils its newest addition: Valravn , the world's tallest, fastest & longest dive coaster!

When you purchase tickets through Westland's Parks & Recreation, part of the proceeds will support Westland's youth programing and other improvements to parks, and community education. It's a win-win: save on your summer travel while supporting local parks and recreation.

Getting your tickets is as simple as logging in, selecting your options, and printing the tickets. Visit www.cedarpoint.com/affiliates to view options and plan your adventure today!

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Ticket options include:

Early savings now through June 19 ($42)
Admission and unlimited Coke beverages ($53.49)
Single day tickets (Cedar Point only) ($46.50)
Junior and senior tickets ($43.50)
Two Parks, Two Days (Cedar Point & Soak City) ($83.49)
Soak City single day tickets ($31.50)
Junior/Senior Two Parks, Two Days (Cedar Point & Soak City) ($59.50)
Fast lane tickets with admission
Dinosaurs Alive! interactive exhibition tickets
Parking tickets
Meal-only tickets

Discounted Cedar Point Tickets are provided thanks to Westland's Parks & Recreation 's membership with mParks, the Michigan Recreation and Park Association .

"Cedar Point is a longtime favorite destination for Michigan residents, and we're pleased to offer this valuable savings offer through local parks and recreation agencies" says Mickey Alderman, who has been a longtime member of Michigan's parks and recreation community, and who was instrumental in establishing the discount ticket program with Cedar Point.

Check out hours of operation, point-of-view videos, local accommodations and additional information to help plan your trip at www.cedarpoint.com .

"Westland's Parks & Recreation is proud to offer local programs, resident services, and external partnerships like the discount Cedar Point Ticket program that save money and improve quality of life for Westland residents," commented Westland Parks and Recreation Director John Adams.

To learn more about programs and services, visit www.cityofwestland.com.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Western Wayne Fire Association firefighters collaboratively serving the Cities of Wayne and Westland are licensed paramedics who responded to over 13,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, on of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

Westland's philosophy is that government should embrace good business principles. Providing oversight over the City's operating budget of $60 million dollars, Westland is the only community in Wayne County with a 3-year balanced budget and an approximately 10 percent budget surplus.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.