The St. Clair Shores community gathered Friday in Veterans Memorial Park to celebrate the opening of Maloof Family Pavilion and honor the benefactor who made it all possible.
Fred Maloof, the humble philanthropist and former owner of donated to build a pavilion in Veterans Memorial Park.
After nearly two months of construction, city officials, members of the community and Maloof's family opened the 40 by 60 foot pavilion in the park and directly west of the current band shell. The pavilion also feature a 12-foot illuminated archway to the Maloof Family Pavilion. The roof will provide cover for 30 picnic tables.