City of Ypsilanti Parks, Recreation, and Arts

09/20/2025

Join us tomorrow for Fall River Day!
Held from 12pm-3pm in Frog Island Park

09/02/2025

Ypsi Fall River Day is Sunday, Sept. 21 from 12pm-3pm at Frog Island Park.

FREE single and double person kayak trips available, on a first come first serve basis.

Find more details here: https://cityofypsilanti.com/926/Fall-River-Day

Ypsi Fall River Day is generously sponsored by the DTE Foundation.

09/02/2025

The sheep will be in Riverside Park until tomorrow if you want to visit them while they work to clean up parts of the park!

08/11/2025

This Saturday, August 16th in Parkridge Park. Will we see you there?

Hang out and volunteer for Parkridge Park cleanup from 9 am to 12 pm on August 16th!

We will provide the tools just bring yourself, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.

Tasks will vary by park and with weather, but will always include trash pickup; other tasks may include painting, weeding, and planting. Come prepared to have fun!

08/11/2025

Share with us your thoughts about future Parks, Recreation, and Arts opportunities in Ypsilanti!
Attend a public input session and/or complete this online survey to provide your valued input.
Link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJQ5H6Y

You are invited to two Parks, Recreation and Arts public input meetings on Thursday, August 14th, and Tuesday, August 19th! Both will be held at City Hall from 7pm to 9pm.

Work to develop to city's Parks and Recreation 2026-2030 masterplan is continuing, and you have the ability to help shape the future of our parks.

Residents have been able to take a survey, letting us know what improvements, programs, and events you want to see at the city's parks and public spaces. The results collected so far will help guide further discussion at the public input meetings.

We want to make sure the city's parks and recreation spaces reflect and serve our community, and this is an important step in helping to bring future projects to life. Input gathered during the city’s previous Parks and Recreation Master Plans helped us win grants that helped fund the Riverside Park playground, Water Street Trail, the pedestrian crossing of I-94 at Huron, and renovations for the Rutherford Pool. A link to the survey is in the comments 😁

09/16/2024

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Fall River Day on Sunday, Sept. 29th from 12pm-3pm in Frog Island Park. Take a FREE kayak trip down the Huron River from Frog Island Park to Ford Lake.

Also, join us for a nature presentation, and show, and visit with several nature related organizations at the event.

Send a message to learn more

02/22/2024

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission is looking for your feedback on the future of our county park system!

By completing this quick survey, you can be sure your input is included.

Every five years, Washtenaw County Parks develops a Recreation Master Plan that reflects the needs of Washtenaw County residents. Take a minute to provide your input and follow the progress of this project.

https://engagepros.mysocialpinpoint.com/WCPARC

02/22/2024

Happy Throwback Thursday, Ypsilanti! This postcard features the the manmade Luna Lake pond in Prospect Park in 1909