Clark Park
Located at 4301 W. Vernor in District 6, Clark Park is one of the oldest and most well used parks in the City of Detroit. Celebrating a rich and diverse history, this park has been used by citizens of Detroit since the 1800's. Over the years, the design of the park has fluctuated, but ultimately Clark Park has always been the hub for recreation in Southwest Detroit.
PARK CONTACT INFORMATION:
Shamori Whitt, Senior Parks Planner
John DeRuiter, Assistant Chief of Landscape Architecture
LINKS:
Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues
IT'S TIME TO RE-OPEN CLARK PARK!
JOIN US AT THE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY- WED, JUN 22ND @11am
Clark Park is one of the oldest and most used parks in Detroit- it is also arguably one of the most beloved by its community. The residents of Southwest Detroit surrounding Clark Park are careful guardians of the space. Their work has kept the park going through hard times and, in respect, neighborhood collaboration was vital to creating the blueprint for the park’s improvements. Little did anyone know when community engagement kicked off in 2019 that we all would soon face one of our greatest challenges yet in the Pandemic. The entire world hit pause. Thanks to the generosity of our philanthropic partners, the park was eventually able move forward with construction.
The community has been waiting for this event with great anticipation. Come take part in the excitement! We hope you’ll agree that it was worth the wait.
Click here to add the Ribbon Cutting to your calendar
The Ribbon Cutting will be taking place on the Scotten St side of the park, across from the school. On-Street parking is available.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE DEALT WITH CONSTRUCTION & WEATHER DELAYS ON THE CLARK PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT!
WE ARE SPRINGING INTO ACTION!
HERE'S OUR LIST OF THINGS TO DO BEFORE CLARK PARK OPENS BY THE END OF JUNE!
CLARK PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATES
2023 Updates
Construction will resume in April 2023. More information will be provided once the construction schedule is set.
2022 Updates
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Prior to this project, the City undertook a framework planning study for the entire West Vernor Corridor in Southwest Detroit. An obvious area of interest in this study was Clark Park, and a need for further public investment in the park was identified.
May 2019 marked the beginning of the public engagement and design process focused on Clark Park. The General Services Department held several open house sessions along with many small group discussions and have arrived at a contract for phase 1 construction. This first phase will include an entirely new playground with splash pad; athletic courts for tennis, pickle ball, futsol, junior basketball, and ping pong; new seating and trash services throughout the park; and an entirely new streetscape along Vernor, featuring plantings, small plazas, and entry points.
Construction will begin in mid-September and be completed by the end of 2022.
