Palmer Park is one of Detroit’s oldest parks, having been designed in the late 1880’s. The park covers over 290 acres of hiking and biking trails, extensive lawns and woodlands and sporting facilities. You can enjoy a game of tennis, visit the Butterfly Garden, or volunteer your services at the Community Garden. Other activities you could consider in Palmer Park include Yoga and T’ai Chi, joining the Walking Club or simply relaxing or bird watching surrounded by nature. There is a large splash pad where children can have summer fun, located alongside the children’s playground. The park hosts several seasonal festivals and events for the whole family and is open daily all year round.

Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, MI 48023, Phone: 313-757-2751

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