For many kids visiting the playground is a highlight of a walk in a park. While playgrounds have (or are soon) reopening, some families may still wish to avoid the playgrounds. We have pulled together a list of Ann Arbor Area Walks that don’t include a playground. With these walks you won’t have to disappoint […]
Mary Beth Doyle Park is a large park in Ann Arbor. It has an extensive nature area with several entrances. The playground is located near the Birch Hollow Drive entrance.
There are lots of places to have a birthday party in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, Novi, Northville, and Farmington area! Start thinking outside the box! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens (and dozens) of ideas!
Brookside Park is a small neighborhood park on Stone School Rd a short walk from Malletts Creek Library. While the park doesn't have a structure, it does offer swings, a dome climber, chin-up bars, and a dolphin bouncer.
Are you looking for a new Ann Arbor Playground to visit? Be sure to check out our Ann Arbor Playground Profiles. If there is one thing that Ann Arbor has in abundance, it is parks. The City of Ann Arbor owns and operates 159 parks. That doesn’t even count Washtenaw County Parks, or parks in Pittsfield Township, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline, […]
Las Vegas Park is a small neighborhood park in the Dicken neighborhood. It has a play structure, sandbox, basketball, and more.
Churchill Downs Park is a small neighborhood park in the Lawton neighborhood. It has a structure, dome climber, sand pit and more.
Turnberry Park is a small neighborhood park in Ann Arbor's Turnberry subdivision. It features two play structures and swings. A paved path connects the play area to the neighborhood sidewalks. The south side of the park connects to unpaved trails in the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area.
North Main Park is the perfect park to combine with a visit to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market or the Kerrytown region. It is just a short walk away (and there is FREE street parking).
Foxfire North Park is a neighborhood park in the Foxfire North neighborhood. My daughter played soccer at Foxfire North for a couple of season until she aged up to a larger field. In addition to the soccer field, it features a small play structure, swings, and half-court basketball.
Tuebingen Park offers a different kind of playground experience. It is a small fitness park on Tuebingen Parkway a short walk from the Traverwood Library and several apartment complexes.
Riverside Park sits along the Huron River behind the Kellogg Eye Center between Argo Cascades and Island Park. The playground features a central climbing structure, slide, and ground activities.
Placid Way Park is a small neighborhood park on the northeast side of Ann Arbor. It features a small play structure, a large 3-D climbing stair, swings and more.
Are you looking for a new Ann Arbor Playground to visit? Be sure to check out our Ann Arbor Playground Profiles. If there is one thing that Ann Arbor has in abundance, it is parks. The City of Ann Arbor owns and operates 159 parks. That doesn’t even count Washtenaw County Parks, or parks in Pittsfield Township, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline, […]
Pittsfield Township Park is a small park located at the Pittsfield Township Senior Center adjacent to the Ann Arbor Airport.
Clinton Park is a great park for sports with tennis, basketball, softball & baseball fields. It also has a small, shady playground.
Fritz Park is a neighborhood playground just off Pauline Blvd that also connects to Eberwhite Woods Nature Area
Rose Park is a small park in Ann Arbor at Packard and Hikone. It features two play structures - one sized perfectly for tots.
Riverside Park is along the Huron River between Downtown Ypsilanti and Depot Town. The Liz Dahl MacGregor universal access playground was added in 2018. Riverside Park is a frequent host of big events like the Firetruck Muster, YpsiFest, and fall Huron River Day.
West Park is a large park bordered by W. Huron St, Miller Ave, Seventh Street, and Chapin St. It offers a small playground, a band shell, sports field, and paved walking paths
Belize Park is a small neighborhood park in the Water Hill area. The shady park is in a hollow below street level and features a small structure and swings.
Hunt Park is a 7 acre park in the Water Hill neighborhood. It has a shady playground and several sports fields
Ann Arbor's Olson Park is on the north side of town. It features a play area with lots of challenging climbing structures and a sandbox for younger kids. There is also a dog park and sports fields
Island Park is on an island in the Huron River. It is a great park with a small structure and also to splash in the river. The river is shallow and slow moving.
With no readily available parking, Cranbrook Park is primarily a neighborhood park for multiple apartment and home subdivisions in the area behind the Cranbrook Village Shopping Center.
Explore the ultimate playground paradise at Ann Arbor's Burns Park! Find outdoor family fun at the playground, sports fields, & concerts
Arbor Oaks Park is in a neighborhood park off E Ellsworth Rd and Stone School Rd. Among the locals it is known as "The Pirate Park" with its pirate themed structure.
Allmendinger is a "destination" park that people visit from around Ann Arbor. With a shady playground, it is a great park for sunny summer days. It got a 2023 makeover to add natural play elements.
Longshore Park is a small park near the Argo Canoe Livery and across the street from the Huron River. The park includes a play structure, swings, and picnic tables.
Pittsfield Township's Hickory Woods Park has a structure with several slides, climbing elements, a rock arch, and swings.
While Clubview Park is nestled in an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood north of Ellsworth, it is a fairly large park. With two play structures - one for toddlers and preschoolers and one for older kids - it is perfect for all ages.
Pittsfield Township's Montibeller Park has two structures offering lots of play options with rock walls, tunnels, balance beams, and more. Plus there are nature trails and sports fields.
Fuller Park is a destination park in Ann Arbor located across the street from UM Hospital. The playground is a traditional wooden tower to climb and explore instead of a modern plastic structure of slides. Kids love the old-fashioned playground. The park also has the Fuller Park Pool and many soccer fields.
Maryfield Wildwood Park is tucked away off of Dexter Road, up Westwood Avenue between Maryfield Rd and Linwood Ave. It offers a shady playground and lots of open space.
eighborhood park on Mixtwood near Pomona. The park includes a play structure, swings, sand box, picnic tables and grill, and benches.
Pittsfield Township's Marsh View Meadows Park has two great structures with lots of slides, crawling tubes, and other fun features. Plus a huge open field, pavilion, restrooms, and a nature area for walks.
Ford Heritage park is a large destination park in Ypsilanti Township. The park features an extensive accessible playground with many slides, activities, balance and agility obstacles, and lots of swings.
Ann Arbor's Dr. Harold J. Lockett Park is located on Winchell Ave behind St Francis Church. Its proximity to Stadium Blvd makes it easy to visit. With a single structure with both low easy elements and harder tlal elements, swings, a sandbox, and a softball field the Park has something for everyone. It was formerly known as Winchell Park
Veterans Memorial Park is a large park on Ann Arbor’s west side. The playground is just a small part of the park. Vets Park includes Vets Pool, Indoor Ice Rink, Skate Park, numerous baseball and softball fields, and a great hill for sledding.
