Park address: 2405 E Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Hours and Rules
Open 6 a.m. - midnight with quiet hours beginning at 10 p.m. Refer to Chapter 39 of the City of Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances for park regulations and rules. Smoking is prohibited, alcohol is prohibited, and dogs must be on leash.
Overview
Ellsworth Park is a 4.21 acre park located near the southern edge of Ann Arbor on East Ellsworth Road, midway between Platt Road and Stone School Road. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas Map for location context. This is a mixed-use park that offers something for all. The park includes a basketball court, soccer field, playground, and park benches and picnic tables.
Access and Parking
There is no street parking at Ellsworth Park. Parking is available at Southeast Area Park off E. Ellsworth Rd., a half mile away from Ellsworth Park.
The park is accessible on foot and bicycle using the sidewalks and bike lanes on East Ellsworth Road. A paved path runs along the southern edge of the park and leads into the shelter and playground area. There is a bike rack located in the park, near the basketball court.
Nearby city parks include Southeast Area Park and Swift Run Park to the east, and Arbor Oaks Park to the northwest.
Public Transportation
There are multiple bus stops along E. Ellsworth Rd. within walking distance of the park; the closest bus stop being on the corner of Ellsworth and Braeburn. Visit The Ride for schedule and route details or check out the parks ride guide.
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Amenities
Benches and picnic tables
Basketball court
Athletic Field
Drinking fountain
Playground with structure
Paved path
Shelter
Bike rack
Landfill receptacles, view parks recycling
Volunteer
There are many opportunities for volunteering and getting engaged with the Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services Unit. GIVE 365 and the seasonal Adopt-a-Park Program offer volunteer opportunities with many levels of commitment.
Report a Problem - A2 Fix It
To report any maintenance issues or other problem during your park visit, please report through A2Fix It. Keep in mind that parks are large spaces and A2 Fix It requests can be hard to find without detailed information. When reporting an issue in a park please include location details. There is a details and description section near the end of the request process to help you provide this. Users can also utilize the pin (website) or X (mobile app) feature to provide specific location information inside the park. Finally, please consider including a wide angle photo or include background landmarks, which helps staff find and fix the problem.
Gifts and Donations
Information on donating to the parks and the Guide to Giving can be found here. If you have a park improvement idea, a great place to start is through Adopt-a-Park and the proposing a special park project guide. For information on donating a tree through Adopt-a-Park, the tree donation guide can help you get started.
History
Ann Arbor's city parks sit on the ancestral and traditional homelands of several indigenous Native peoples. Read a land acknowledgement from the city and learn more about the early history of the land here.
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