Wurster 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 Wurster Park part of the Ann Arbor system.

Ann Arbor’s Wurster Park

Wurster Park is a neighborhood park on Ann Arbor’s west side. It has a play structure, sandbox, swings, sand volleyball, and open fields.

Wurster Park – Playground Features

Playground Profile Last Updated: June 14, 2016

Playground Best for: Kids Under 5, Kids 5-8, Kids 8-12
Structures: 1
Accessible Structure: No
Slides: 3, Straight Slide, Curved Slide
Monkey Bars: Yes
Zip Line: No
Climbing Apparatus: No
Merry Go Round: No
Bouncers: No
See Saw: No
Sandbox: Yes
Natural Play: No
Swings: 2 traditional swings, 2 baby swings, 0 parent/baby swings, 0 adaptive swings, 0 tire swings
Ground Activities: No
Surface: Wooden Mulch
Shade: No –
Seating: Yes, Benches

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Wurster Park – Park Details

Park Owner: Ann Arbor
Location: Wurster Park, 525 West Madison Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Parking: Street Parking – If you park on Edgewood Place, it is near the play structure. Parking on other streets bordering the park will have a hill to the playground.
Bathrooms: No
Walking Trails: Paved – Paved path through park connect to neighborhood streets, no walking loop
Water Play: None
Picnic Benches: Yes, At Playground, Full Sun
Pavilion: No
Sports Fields: Open Fields, Volleyball

Wurster Park Description

This was our first trip to Wurster Park. I did not know that it was there until I saw it on my navigation system on the way to Allmendinger. Wurster Park offers something for kids of all ages.

There is a sand box and small slide for young children. There are two taller slides including a twist slide. There are monkey bars (although my 10 year old could reach them from the ground).

Wurster Park - The Rings are not high enough

Beyond Wurster Park

Wurster Park is located on the West Side of Ann Arbor. It is a short walk to neighborhood favorites like Washtenaw Dairy for ice cream or donuts. Allmendinger Park is not far away.