12 Coolest Playgrounds in Metro Detroit (2024 Map)
We’re collecting parent reviews for the best playgrounds in Metro Detroit! From cool destination playgrounds to hidden gem neighborhood parks, see what parents say about the top local spots for kids to play outdoors. Click the map view and zoom in to discover the best Metro Detroit playgrounds near you.
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Our list of Detroit's indoor playgrounds has you covered when the weather isn't cooperating, too.
Catalpa Oaks
The accessible playground at Catalpa Oaks has monkey bars, slides, a merry-go-round and swings designed for all abilities. There are two distinct age-appropriate play structures.
Red Oaks Youth Soccer Complex Playground
The Red Oaks soccer complex has a large and fun playground with slides, towers, a climbing wall and a separate play area for little kids.
Barnum Park
While the playground at Barnum Park is smaller, it has lots of unique features for climbing, spinning and sliding. There's also a teeter-totter and a sand play area.
Lake St. Clair Metropark
There's a fun beachfront playground at Lake St. Clair with modern play equipment and rubber flooring. The large playscape has slides, swings, a bridge, net climbers, a spinning dome, and separate areas for toddlers and older kids.
Dodge Park
Dodge Park offers an ADA accessible playground with slides, swings, teeter-totters and a toddler play area. There's a splash pad that operates Memorial Day to Labor Day.
George George Memorial Park
Scenic George George Memorial Park has a large playground with plenty of places for jumping, climbing, swinging and other features ideal for toddlers to older kids.
Innovation Hills Park
Stacie Farina: A cardboard sliding hill, musical instrument installations, an accessible see-saw, boardwalks, rope bridges, gardens, lakes, and bogs - a playground extraordinaire.
Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park
This small and quiet park has a fun playground just for toddlers. The fireman-themed tot lot has swings, slides, spring-mounted vehicles and open areas to play.
Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford Oaks
Paradise Peninsula is a unique playground with Michigan-themed features like a log cabin, tree fort, sand dune play area and more. The playground was designed to welcome all ages and abilities.
Macomb Corners Park
Kristy Pepping: One of the best playgrounds in Metro Detroit, you'll find a large and whimsical treehouse-inspired play structure with slides, a rock wall, climbing equipment and swings.
Eastwood Beach Playscape at Stony Creek Metropark
Stony Creek Metropark has a wonderful playground located near Eastwood Beach. It takes up close to an acre and has a big spider web climber, merry-go-rounds, swings, tunnels and a climbing wall. There is also a dedicated toddler section.
Friendship Park
You'll find one of the biggest and best playgrounds in Metro Detroit at Friendship Park, especially fun for kids who are past the toddler years. There's a large 3-story play structure, tunnel slides, climbing wall, bridges, and a wheelchair-friendly accessible section.
Primary photo: Innovation Hills Park, courtesy of City of Rochester Hills
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