The park's main entrance is on East Oakbrook Drive, where the road curves and borders the park. There is street parking available on the road.
Ward Park is accessible on foot and by bike. South Main Street to the west has dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, and the neighborhood streets surrounding Ward Park have sidewalks. There are no bike racks at the park.
Nearby city parks include Cranbrook Park to the west and Willow Nature Area to the southeast.
Public Transportation
The nearest bus stop is at the corner of South Main Street and Harbor Way, less than a 5 minute walk from the park. Visit TheRide for schedule and route details or check out the parks ride guide.