Nature Park

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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 Nature Park part of the Milan system.

Milan’s Nature Park

Milan Nature Park has the most adorable dinosaur keeping watch over the playground. There are NINE slides on the playground

Nature Park – Playground Features

Playground Profile Last Updated: July 19, 2022

Playground Best for: Kids Under 5, Kids 5-8
Structures: 2
Accessible Structure: No
Slides: 9, Straight Slide, Curved Slide, Tube Slide, Racer Slide
Monkey Bars: Yes
Zip Line: No
Climbing Apparatus: No
Merry Go Round: No
Bouncers: Yes
See Saw: Yes
Sandbox: No
Natural Play: No
Swings: 2 traditional swings, 4 baby swings, 0 parent/baby swings, 0 adaptive swings, 0 tire swings
Ground Activities: No
Surface: Wooden Mulch
Shade: No –
Seating: Yes, Benches around playgorund

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Nature Park – Park Details

Park Owner: Milan
Location: Milan Nature Park, Platt Road, Milan, MI, USA
Parking: Parking Lot – Gravel park loop with parking in the loop
Bathrooms: Port a Potty
Walking Trails: No –
Water Play: None
Picnic Benches: Yes, Under Cover of Pavilion
Pavilion: Yes
Sports Fields: Open Fields

Nature Park Description

As I pulled up to Milan Nature Park, the Dinosaur peeking over the structure immediately caught my attention. Upon closer observation, I realized the dino is actually stairs to the structure. This structure is very toddler friendly with the stairs and low slides. The park also has 4 baby swings for kids not quite ready to swing on their own (plus 2 regular swings).

Milan Nature Park - The back of the Dino is Stairs

The Dino theme continues with a dinosaur bouncer. There is also a see-saw that can seat 4.

Beyond the dinosaur, the next thing that struck me was just how many slides there are at Nature Park. There are a total of NINE slides! There are 5 on the dinosaur structure – two tube slides, a side by side racer, and a single slide. The second structure adds 3 more that are a bit taller. – two side by side and an even taller slide. Finally, there is a stand alone twisty slide.

Not only is there a standalone slide, there is also a set of standalone monkey bars. Their circular design are perfect for kids who want to see how many times they can go around – or to race each other from either end.

Milan Nature Park - Standalone Monkey Bars

The focal point of the pavilion at Nature Park is a large fireplace. On my visit there was ash left from previous visitors – just make sure any fire you make is fully out before leaving. The pavilion has numerous picnic tables and is available for rent.

Milan Nature Park - Pavilion with fireplace

If you walk through the open field, you will find a still pond from the Saline River. While the river is right there, it is not a great spot for wading in.