Freedom Hill Amphitheatre is set to reopen this summer.

The venue has been dormant since 2009 and will reopen in part because of the resolution of litigation between the county and operators, Hillside Productions, according to an announcement today from County Executive Mark Hackels Office.

Hillside officials are working on a formal opening date for the Sterling Heights facility.

We see the reopening to be a win for everyone. The public will have greater access to national entertainment opportunities and local businesses will benefit from more customers coming to the area, Hackel said in the release.

The surrounding park facilities have been closed since 2010 because of budget cuts and staff reductions, the release said.

We are eager to begin discussions on how to reopen surrounding park facilities and once again host festivals and events, Hackel said in the release.

Contact Eric D. Lawrence: elawrence@freepress.com.

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Freedom Hill Amphitheatre scheduled to reopen