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

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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.

Williams Park Project Timeline

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

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Rayshaun Landrum - Landscape Designer

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John DeRuiter - Assistant Chief of Landscape Architecture 

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