Playground Adventures at Ford Heritage Park
Ford Heritage Park, Ypsilanti, MI
Large accessible community playground in Ford Heritage Park with sports fields, paved and natural trails, and a fully accessible picnic area.
Official township aerial-style image of the playground area.
Photo 1 of 2. Official township aerial-style image of the playground area.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A smart choice for families who want an accessible playground but also need room for siblings to run, watch sports, or spread out for a picnic.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Picnic tables
- Parking
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination style community park
Read more about this location
Playground Adventures at Ford Heritage Park is one of the clearest official inclusive playground listings in Ypsilanti Township. The township describes it as a community-built accessible playground inside a 106-acre family park with paved and natural trails, sports fields, and a fully accessible picnic area. That setup makes it especially useful for mixed-purpose outings where one child wants the playground and others want open space or sports fields nearby. It is a solid destination for families who want barrier-reduced play access without committing to a smaller neighborhood tot lot.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Site Context
Paved and natural trails in the larger park
Site Context
Large family-park layout with room to spread out
Considerations
The reviewed official page confirms accessibility at a high level but does not list each adaptive component individually.
Considerations
Families who need restroom access should account for seasonal closures in the township park system.
Officially Confirmed
Community built accessible playground
Officially Confirmed
Fully accessible picnic area
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Mobility features
Wide pathways
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
8399 Textile Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Ypsilanti Township - Parksypsitownship.org
Official page describes Ford Heritage Park as including Playground Adventures, a community built accessible playground, plus a fully accessible picnic area.
Checked: name, address, hours, accessible playground, accessible picnic area, images
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official township parks page and retained only officially stated accessibility details.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.