Williams Park
Williams Playfield is an 8.85 acre neighborhood park connected to the Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center which is located at 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. in District 5 in Detroit. Serving District 5, this park is part of the historic Virginia Park neighborhood. The park features amenities including a picnic shelter, play area and splash pad.
KEY LINKS
Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Improvements to Williams Playfield were identified as Phase 2 priorities based on the analysis completed for our Parks & Recreation Strategies Plan (PSRP). The City has identified funding to improve the outdoor play area and space surrounding it.
RECENT UPDATES
A site plan for the park is still under development.
PAST UPDATES
March 2024 Community Engagement:
On March 21, 2024, Parks & Recreation met with residents about upcoming improvements to Williams Park. Residents shared what amenities they would like to see in the park updates.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Theresa McArleton - Chief Parks Planner
Rayshaun Landrum - Landscape Designer
John DeRuiter - Assistant Chief of Landscape Architecture