Bicentennial Park is a 26.5-acre park located at the corner of Ellsworth Road and Platt Road in southeast Ann Arbor.
View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas map for location context. This recreation area contains two playground areas, lighted softball and baseball fields, athletic fields, a full basketball court, a picnic shelter, a drinking fountain, restrooms, picnic tables and grills. There is a paved multi use pathway loop around the perimeter of the park popular for walking. This outer loop is just over a 1/2 mile.
Winter at Bicentennial Park
The Bicentennial Park pathways are scheduled for clearing when it snows. For more information on which parks are on the path clearing routes, visit Parks in the Wintertime. This park has also served as a Christmas tree disposal site seasonally.
Bicentennial Park's 200th Anniversary Legacy Projects
This park was formerly known as Southeast Area Park. City Council voted unanimously to rename the park in observation of the city's bicentennial anniversary on May 15th, 2023. To celebrate the milestone, Southeast Area Park was renamed Bicentennial Park with a plan to improve the park.
The primary enhancement will be Ann Arbor's first universal-access splash pad, updated playground, pavilion and restrooms, all of which will be solar-powered. Additional items being considered are a new building and shelter to support park operations and programming, trail improvements and more. By supporting these enhancements, the park will see an increase in accessibility that will offer a vibrant, innovative and inclusive environment where neighbors, friends and families can connect.
For more information about Bicentennial Park’s 200th Anniversary Legacy projects and timeline of construction, please visit the A2 Engagement Hub.
Donate to Bicentennial Park
Help enrich the lives of many families in Ann Arbor and beyond! The much-needed and well-deserved enhancements to transform Bicentennial Park will not happen without private donations. There are two primary ways to donate:
· Consider making a monetary donation
· Donate a bench or picnic table for $5,000/each by filling out the Bicentennial Donation Form and return via mail or email. Thank you for believing in this vision and for helping to make it a reality!
Amenity |
#Available |
#Total |
Bench |
14 |
16 |
Picnic Table |
4 |
4 |