Farwell Park
Farwell Park is one of thirteen Regional Parks in the City of Detroit's park system. Located at 4444 E. 8 Mile Rd in District 3, the park is adjacent to Farwell Recreation Center. The 90-acre park features multiple sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, fitness equipment, and a park shelter.
KEY LINKS
Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues
FARWELL MASTER PLAN
MASTER PLAN UPDATE
A final master plan for Farwell Park has been completed and can be viewed here: Farwell Park 10 Year Master Plan - June 2025
CONSTRUCTION PLAN UPDATE
PAST WORKSHOPS
Two Master Plan workshops took place, where people of all ages to help set the vision for the park for the next 10 years.
The first took place on Saturday, November 16th 2024 and the second took place on February 8th, 2025 at Farwell Rec Center (2711 E Outer Dr.).
PAST IMPROVEMENTS
Almost entirely due to the advocacy of the Farwell Recreation Advisory Council, tennis court improvements were identified as a high-priority project at Farwell Park. Six tennis courts were replaced, with $500,000 allocated from the City of Detroit's General Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Theresa Mcarleton - Chief Parks Planner
Rayshaun Landrum - Landscape Designer