Open house meeting to discuss the developments of MLK Memorial Park and Williams Park.
Williams Park
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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
Joseph Walker Williams Community Center
Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues
RECENT UPDATES
Want to learn more about inclusive play in Detroit?
Join us Wednesday, March 19th at 6:00pm during District 5's Monthly Meeting to discuss a state grant application for developing an inclusive play area at Williams Park.
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/3631409738
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.
PROJECT TIMELINE
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.
PAST UPDATES
March 2025 Community Engagement:
On March 6, 2025, Parks & Recreation met with residents on Zoom to discuss two state grant applications for developing inclusive play spaces, one for Williams Park and one for Clemente Park.
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