Clancy Park map and park overview from the City of Traverse City
Fixed locationNeighborhood inclusive playgrounds

Clancy Park

Traverse City, MI

Neighborhood park in Traverse City with an ADA-accessible playground, paved walking path, parking, pavilion, picnic tables, and a drinking fountain.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Works best for toddlers through elementary-age kids

Price

Free public park.

Parking

On-site parking listed by the city.

Visit style

Neighborhood stop

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A practical neighborhood option with clearly published ADA-accessible play, but not a feature-rich destination playground.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Quick local playground visits
  • Families wanting paved access around the park
  • Kids who do well with a simpler neighborhood setting
  • Pairing playtime with a picnic stop
Less Ideal For
  • Families seeking a large destination-style inclusive playground
  • Visitors needing a long published list of adaptive equipment details
  • Families prioritizing heavily sensory-focused features

At a Glance

Venue type

Neighborhood playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Wide pathways

Family amenities

Drinking fountainsParkingPavilions or sheltersPicnic tables

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Mixed shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routesSmooth paths

Park context

Part of a larger parkPicnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryParking on site

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Plan Your Visit

ParkingOn-site parking listed by the city.
WeatherOutdoor public park; plan around weather.
Facilities
PavilionPicnic tablesDrinking fountainBasketball courtPaved walking path
Visit StyleBest for a short neighborhood park visit.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Clancy Park is a city neighborhood park with a clearly identified ADA-accessible playground, making it one of the more directly documented accessible play stops in Traverse City. Families will also find a paved walking path, picnic tables, a pavilion, on-site parking, and a drinking fountain, which helps for easy everyday visits. This is best approached as a simple local playground stop rather than a large destination all-abilities park.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitWorks best for toddlers through elementary-age kids
Noise LevelTypical outdoor park noise
Visit StyleNeighborhood stop
Energy LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood for casual visits thanks to parking and picnic amenities

Accessibility & Comfort

SummaryOfficial city page identifies the playground as ADA-accessible.
Known Features
ADA-accessible playgroundPaved walking pathHandicap accessible park access
Considerations
The city page does not publish a detailed breakdown of inclusive equipment types or surfacing.
Accessible routesSmooth paths

Gallery

Clancy Park map and amenities graphic
Official city park map for Clancy Park.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Works best for toddlers through elementary-age kids

Price

Free public park.

Parking

On-site parking listed by the city.

Visit style

Neighborhood stop

Contact Information

Address

Clancy Park

Traverse City, MI, 49684

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official City of Traverse City park page.

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