Park Address: 1400 Astor Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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
Woodbury Park is a 2.5 acre neighborhood park located on Astor Avenue, in the Woodbury Gardens community area. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas Map for location context. Its location and amenities make it appealing to families, dog walkers, and those looking to play tennis or basketball. There’s a field for pick-up games of football, frisbee, or relaxing under the trees.
Access and Parking
Street parking is available on Astor Avenue.
Woodbury Park is accessible on foot and by bike. The surrounding neighborhood streets have sidewalks but no dedicated bike lanes. There are no bike racks at the park.
Nearby city parks include Iroquois Park to the north and Frisinger Park to the northwest.
Public Transportation: The nearest bus stop is on the corner of South Industrial Highway and Astor Avenue. Visit The Ride for schedule and route details or check out the parks ride guide.
Amenities
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Courts
- Playground with structure and swing set
- Water fountain
- Picnic tables and benches
- Landfill receptacle
Volunteer
There are ongoing and limitless 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. 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 land that now comprises Woodbury Park and the surrounding apartment complex used to be the location of the University of Michigan Botanical Gardens. From 1916 to 1961, the fifty-two-acre gardens were used to grow plants for research, classes, and decorations for university functions; there was no aesthetic principle involved in its design and maintenance. In 1960, the gardens moved to their current location on North Dixboro Road. Development on the Woodbury Gardens apartments near Woodbury Park began in in 1969. The developers named the streets Astor and Wisteria in honor of the land's former use.
