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Playground of the Week: County Farm Park

By Nicole Barragato, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Ann Arbor July 14, 2020


County Farm Park is located on the east side of Ann Arbor. This park sits on 141 acres of county land and includes many trails and a beautiful farm themed playground. 

PARKING 

  • Parking is available at 2230 Platt Road (this will get you closest to the playground).
  • There is also an entrance on Medford Road which is perfect if you are more interested in the trails, but too far from the playground.
  • Click here for a park map.

SPECIAL FEATURES & PLAYGROUND NOTES

  • The playground is farm themed and includes a barn play structure, tractor, and water play "trough" though this is currently not running.
  • A web climber and bouncy animals also make for a fun experience.


  • The are 2 swings and 2 adapted swings. No baby swings are available.
  • The play structure is surrounded by beautiful flowers and is next to the community garden.


  • There is a large sand play area that ties in well to the farm theme.




  • Swings and web climber has mulch.
  • Playground is covered in a poured rubber mat throughout. 
  • Rocks that are perfect for climbing are also located throughout.
  • The park is dog friendly, but dogs must be on a leash.
  • County Farm Park connects to Britton Woods which offer nature programs year-round.

SEATING

  • Various picnic tables and benches throughout, including great shaded areas.
  • 2 Pavilions with bbq grilles and picnic tables are available to rent free of charge on a first-come basis. 





BATHROOMS & OTHER AMENITIES 

  • Full bathrooms are available at the pavilions, but are only open seasonally.
  • Drinking fountain is located by the bathrooms.





TRAILS

  • Outer loop trail which is 1.1 miles of crushed stone.
  • Inner loop tail which is 0.6 mile of crushed stone.
  • 18 station Parcour exercise trail which is 1.4 miles of natural surface. 
  • Nature Trails which are 0.4 mile of natural surface and NO DOGS ALLOWED.
  • For a trail map visit here.

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Notice something is missing? Want to add your own feedback? Let me know! Send me a message at nicolebarragato@macaronikid.com


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