When your little one is ready for the playground but not ready to climb or do down big slides, take a trip to one of these parks with dedicated space for toddlers.
Green Acres Park (Hazel Park)
The new playground at Green Acres Park is perfect for toddlers! The structure isn’t high but has slides, an obstacle course, low monkey bars and musical instruments. Kids can swing and ride on a bumble bee or ladybug. Location: 620 W Woodward Heights Blvd, Hazel Park
Gallup Park (Ann Arbor)
Gallup Park is great for young sensory learners. They can touch different types of structures, spot animals, and make music. There is a sand box to enjoy and on nice days you can get your toes wet in the river. Location: 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor
Oxford Park (Berkley)
Climb on a caterpillar, crawl through a tunnel, test their balance on a bouncing sphere, and play house at Oxford Park. Location: 2100 Bacon Ave, Berkley
Off the beaten path the neighborhood playground is great for mini playdates. There are swings, slides, a bouncing grasshopper, and spinning wheel to keep the kids busy. Location: 7648 Shaw Ln, Canton
Ford Woods Park (Dearborn)
This inclusive, unique, animal themed playground includes animal shaped climbing structures, tall slides and play areas for kids of all ages. The park is fenced in, allowing you to sit and relax while the kids play without worry of them leaving. This park is also located next to one of the city’s public pools. Location: 5700 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn
Franklin Community Park (Franklin)
Located behind the Franklin Community Church, the playground has small slides, baby swings a sand box and mini play house. Location: 26425 Wellington Rd, Franklin
Rotary Tot Lot (Grosse Pointe)
The recently renovated Tot Lot in Grosse Pointe is PERFECT for littles. The enclosed lot has small slides, climbers and swings for a full afternoon of fun. Location: 721 St Clair Ave, Grosse Pointe
This toddler dinosaur themed park is perfect! Easy for kids to climb on with large platforms for mom and dad too. With two small dinosaurs for the kids to climb on, you’ll easy pass the afternoon. Location:14198 Harrison St, Livonia
West Lincoln Well Park (Birmingham)
West Lincoln Well Park is located on the south side of Lincoln Street at Westchester Way. The park contains open space, two tennis courts and play equipment including swings, slides, shaded sandbox, a play structure and rockers. Location: 1801 W Lincoln St, Birmingham
Ford Field Park (Northville Township)
The wait is over! Ford Field Park is finally reopened in downtown Northville and the signature wooden playground is now trek! Say bye to splinters an wood chips in sandals and enjoy a similar playtime experience in a modern, more enjoyable environment. Location: 151 N. Griswold, Northville
Sylvan Glen Lake Park (Troy)
This new playground is great for all ages and toddler friendly. Find dedicated pre-k equipment on turf ground, swing sets and a lake for bird watching. Location: 5501 Rochester Rd, Troy
Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park (Detroit)
The Henry Ford Health Ft. Wayne Tot Lot offers a fenced in, welcoming space with age-appropriate play equipment perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. With soft surfaces, gentle slides, and low-to-the-ground climbing elements, little ones can explore, play, and build confidence at their own pace — all while staying close to their caregivers. Location: 3900 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit
