Farwell Park

Farwell Park

 

Farwell Park is one of thirteen Regional Parks in the City of Detroit's park system.  Located at 4444 E. 8 Mile Rd in District 3, the park is adjacent to Farwell Recreation Center.  The 90-acre park features multiple sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, fitness equipment, and a park shelter. 

 

KEY LINKS

Farwell Recreation Center

Reserve Shelter or Field

Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues 

Report a Different Problem

 

FARWELL MASTER PLAN

 

MASTER PLAN UPDATE

A final master plan for Farwell Park has been completed and can be viewed here: Farwell Park 10 Year Master Plan - June 2025

Farwell Park 10 Year Master Plan
 
CONSTRUCTION PLAN UPDATE
Farwell Park Construction

 

PAST WORKSHOPS 

Two Master Plan workshops took place, where people of all ages to help set the vision for the park for the next 10 years.  

The first took place on Saturday, November 16th 2024 and the second took place on February 8th, 2025 at Farwell Rec Center (2711 E Outer Dr.).

 

PAST IMPROVEMENTS

Almost entirely due to the advocacy of the Farwell Recreation Advisory Council, tennis court improvements were identified as a high-priority project at Farwell Park. Six tennis courts were replaced, with $500,000 allocated from the City of Detroit's General Fund. 

Farwell Tennis Courts Improvement Project

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Theresa Mcarleton - Chief Parks Planner

[email protected]

Rayshaun Landrum - Landscape Designer

[email protected]