Traverse City provides residents and
visitors with over 300 acres of parkland.
Parks range in all sizes and provide
a variety of recreational facilities
that include both active and passive
recreational opportunities. Walk or ride
your bike along West Grand Traverse
Bay and spend time swimming at
Clinch Park, enjoy leisure-time activities
at the Marina, or kick up some sand
under your feet at the beach volleyball
courts.
Several recreational programs are
offered by the City and include “Music
in Park” and Summer Day Camp.
The City also supports several area
non-profit organizations that provide
recreational programming in the City
including Traverse Area Community
Sailing and the Grand Traverse Ski
Club. Please visit our website for more
information on recreational programs
at www.ci.traverse-city.mi.us.
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1. “A” Park Located off of Timberlane &
Arrowhead Drives.
2. American Legion Park Located on the corner of Cass & Washington Street on
the bank of the Boardman River.
3. Arbutus Court Located at the end of Arbutus Court on Boon Street.
4. Ashton Park Visit Ashton Park near Willow Hill School and stand beneath the oldest
and largest Hemlock and Beech Trees in the City!
5. Boon Street Park Located on Boon Street east of Rose Street offering an
exceptional “tot lot” recreational experience.
6. Brown Bridge Quiet Area This natural area offers over 1000 acres of parkland
located south of Traverse City, visitors can enjoy hiking trails, wildlife viewing and fishing.
7. Bryant Park A favorite among local families - the Park offers direct access to West
Grand Traverse Bay with all the amenities you need including a sandy beach, playground,
grills and restrooms.
8. “C” Park Small in size at less than a tenth of an acre, “C” Park is the only park besides
East Bay Park to provide direct access to East Grand Traverse Bay.
9. Clancy Park Located on the corner of Sheridan & West Orchard Drive, Clancy Park
offers exceptional open space for a neighborhood park. The Park also has a playground!
10. Clinch Park Located along the Grandview Parkway on the sandy shores of West
Grand Traverse Bay, Clinch Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of Power Island and
the Old Mission Peninsula.
11. Darrow Park Located on the corner of Bay and Monroe Street in Traverse City’s
infamous “Slab Town” Neighborhood. Darrow Park offers beautiful views of West Grand
Traverse Bay from across the Grandview Parkway. Here you are able to jump on the
TART Non-motorized Recreational Trail and cruise along the Bay - if you’re feeling extra
energetic head out to the Village of Sutton’s Bay.
12. East Bay Park Head over to East Grand Traverse Bay and visit East Bay Park,
providing you with everything you need to enjoy a hot summer’s day at the beach
including a playground, picnic tables and restrooms.
13. F & M Park A Park with history! Visit a Park that once functioned over a century
ago as a train yard and fruit packaging plant. Located in the heart of a
downtown neighborhood!
14. Fulton Park A short bike ride from Downtown heading north towards Greilickville
along the TART Trail, Fulton Park offers an outdoor “nature” experience that includes a
self-guided interpretive trail through the woods!
15. Grand Traverse Commons Welcome back to nature! The Grand Traverse
Commons is located on the former State Hospital Grounds offering over 100 acres of
wetland, open meadow and upland forest ecosystems.
16. Hannah Park Relax on the terraced landscape along the bank of the Boardman
River. Located on the corner of Sixth and Union Street, Hannah Park now offers fishing
platforms.
17. Hickory Hills Downhill Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, disc golf,
mountain biking, hiking....need we say more! Located on the west end of town, Hickory
Hills offers over 100 acres of outdoor recreation.
18. Highland Park A secret too many City residents...Highland Park is a neighborhood
park only accessible by walking.
19. Hull Park One of the newest additions to Traverse City Parks - Hull Park offers
exceptional views of Boardman Lake, boardwalks and docks for fishing, an amphitheater
space, open lawn area, boat launch and restrooms.
20. Huron Hills Park Site If you’re in the neighborhood check out Huron
Hills Park Site and then head down to the beach at “C” Park.
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21. Indian Woods Park Located between Indian Woods and Huron
Street, the neighborhood park offers assorted playground equipment for all
ability levels.
22. J. Smith Walkway Traverse City’s only true urban park. Sit and relax by
the fountain or play a game of checkers at one of the game tables.
23. Lay Park Lay Park is located on Union Street as you enter Old Town.
A great place to take a break and get out of the sun if you’re shopping
downtown.
24. Meijer’s Silverbrook Acres The conservation area provides limited
access, but more importantly provides protection of critical wetlands.
25. Mini Park Located on the corner of Front and Grandview - the Park is
both a gateway to Downtown and accessible by the TART Trail.
26. Open Space It’s not named the Open Space for nothing! That is
exactly what it is “open space” right in the center of Downtown Traverse City.
The Open Space provides an avenue for the most breath-taking views of the
West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, the
adjacent public accessible waterfront including Clinch Park and Marina and
the Volleyball Courts and Beach.
27. Senior Citizen Center The Senior Center has been a long time asset
to the Traverse City Community providing recreational opportunities including
shuffleboard at the Milliken Courts and social events. Don’t forget to check out
the sandy beach or play tennis next door!
28. Sunset Park Sunset Park is located on the West Arm of Grand Traverse
Bay with a sandy beach, picnic tables and a small playground area.
29. Triangle Park Located on the corner of Rose and Boyd Street - take a
rest on the Rotary Bench next time you’re biking on the TART Trail.
30. Union Street Park Dam Fishing, fishing, fishing...Union Street Dam is
the most popular in-town fishing spot for families. Fish off the dam or use the
large boardwalk. Check out the fish ladder in the fall and watch large salmon
and steelhead make their way up the Boardman River.
31. Veteran’s Park Most notably known for the memorial to our Veteran’s,
the Park also offers some of the best outdoor tennis courts - stay late and play
under the lights!
32. Volleyball Courts Considered by most locals to be the hotspot in the
summertime or the “place to be seen” the volleyball courts offers exceptionally
sandy beaches and open lawn areas.
33. Wellington Plaza The Wellington Plaza is located Downtown just off the
sidewalk of East Front Street. The space provides access to the Boardman River,
Murchie Bridge Underpass and TART Trail.
34. West End Beach A great family beach with adjacent parking for easy
access.