Wheeler Park – Tuesday Playground Profile

This profile of Wheeler Park is part of our Summer Series Tuesday Playground Profiles

Each week Ann Arbor with Kids is profiling a different playground in the Ann Arbor area including Ann Arbor, Saline, Ypsilanti, Dexter, etc. Today we are profiling the playground at Wheeler Park.

Wheeler Park

Wheeler Park is a 2 acre park bordered by 4th, 5th and Depot across from the railroad station.

Location: 810 N. Fourth Street
Unique Features: Train, Parallel bars, Asphalt track, Sand Diggers
Swings: Yes, 2 regular, 2 buckets
Surface: Mulch
Bathrooms: There are seasonal bathrooms at Wheeler Park.
Shade: There are trees around the playground
Pavilion: A pavilion is available.
Sports Fields: 2 Basketball, Asphalt Track.
Walking Trails: Yes, paved paths from the road and connecting parts of the park.
Parking: Street Parking.

Wheeler Park Playground Review

Wheeler Park has more to offer than just a structure. As an older child, my daughter was intrigued with the Parallel Bars – until she slipped and bruised her elbow.

Meanwhile, younger kids will enjoy imaginary play with the train. Maybe they’ll even be lucky enough to see Amtrak pass by across the street.

I’ve heard many parents recommend the asphalt track as a great flat place for kids to learn to ride a bike.

Kids will also like the sand diggers at the park. On our visit, one was broken, but will hopefully be fixed soon.