Patton Recreation Center
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Located in District 6 of southwest Detroit, Patton has served Southwest Detroiters since 1950. Patton Recreation Center opened as a small building with a lobby, craft room & restrooms. It serviced the new indoor / outdoor community pool, the first of its kind in the nation. The Recreation Center sits on 80+ acres of parkland located in both Detroit and Dearborn, first named Baby Creek Park as a nod to the Baubee (Babie) family, the original French landowners in the area. In 1946, the parkland was re-named to honor WWII US Military Commander General George S. Patton.
Patton Recreation Center Summer Schedule 2025
(June 23rd - August 15th, 2025)
*Schedules subject to Change

Please Note: PATTON POOL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE FALL DUE TO RENOVATIONS. Stay tuned!
Center Supervisor: Marissa Earl
Membership & Rental Information for Parks & Recreation
A valid membership is required to participate in all programs/classes/activities. Don't have a membership or interested in renting a space? Register through RecTrac to get started! Additional fees for classes/programs/activities may apply.
*Membership/Rental Fees Subject to Change
Amenities
- Pool
- Gymnasium
- Weight room
- Cardio Room
- Dance Studio
- Senior Room
- Computer/Library
- Multipurpose/Meeting room
- Kitchen
- Rental Space