Park Address: 1100 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48105
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, and dogs must be on leash.
Overview
Plymouth Parkway Park is a six-acre park located along Plymouth Road, just north of the intersection of Plymouth, Broadway Street and Maiden Lane, juste north of downtown. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas Map for location context. The park is on both sides of Plymouth, but most of the park amenities are on the southern side of the road. The park contains a playground, benches, picnic table, asphalt walk connections and on the northern portion there is a stairway that leads to Traver Road. Traver Creek runs along the southern border of the park, along with a stand of tall trees providing shade.
Access and Parking
There is no parking at the park. There is some street parking on Broadway Street near the park. There is also some street parking on Traver Road at the north stairs entrance to the park. Refer to posted signage regarding parking rules and restrictions.
The park is accessible by foot and bicycle as there are three different path entrances to the park. There are path entrances off of Plymouth Road, Broadway Street, and Traver Road. Plymouth has a sidewalk and a bike lane.
The park is a short walk (5-10 minutes) from Argo Park, Riverside Park, Longshore Park, Fairview Cemetery, Beckley Park, and Island Park.
Public Transportation: There is a bus stop on Plymouth Road immediately adjacent to the park. Visit The Ride for schedule and route details or check out the parks ride guide.
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Amenities
- Playground with structure and swings
- Benches and picnic tables
- Grill
- Paved paths with winter maintenance
- Landfill receptacle
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 ranging from a 90-minute commitment to a more long term ongoing role. If you are feeling the call to volunteer or give some time, reach out or explore the websites above to see what’s upcoming or how to get involved.
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 difficult 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. In addition, users can 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. Alternatively if you have a special project or park improvement idea that you want to donate your time and energy toward, 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.
The city acquired the land for Plymouth Parkway Park in 1927. The land was gifted to the city by the Board of Road Commissioners of the County of Washtenaw, under the condition that it be used as parkland only. The park served to create an attractive and welcoming entrance to the city for drivers heading downtown using Plymouth. The playground was constructed in 2004, as $43,000 of improvements were made to the park.
Updated August 2022. Email [email protected] for incorrect/outdated information.
