Ella Fitzgerald Park

4.5(109)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 109 reviews (Google rating)Park University District
Open now · closes 10 PM
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Quick facts

Ella Fitzgerald Park is a park at 16625 Prairie St in Detroit, MI, open daily 7 AM–10 PM.

Address
16625 Prairie St, Detroit, MI 48221
Hours today
7 AM–10 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About Ella Fitzgerald Park

Ella Fitzgerald Park is at 16625 Prairie St in Detroit, MI, with facilities for play, exercise, and picnics. A basketball court and cycling lanes provide options for active visits, while picnic tables and a barbecue grill support meals at the park. Dogs are welcome, so visitors can include them in an outing. The mix of recreation facilities and picnic amenities gives visitors several ways to spend time here.

For families, the park has a children’s play area with playground slides and swings. It welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings as well as picnics. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Ella Fitzgerald Park has a Google rating of 4.5 from 109 reviews; the listed amenities include both spaces for physical activity and places to gather around a meal.

Around Ella Fitzgerald Park in Detroit, MI

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Known for

  • Play area with slides and swings
  • Picnic tables and barbecue grill
  • Basketball court and cycling lanes
  • Dogs welcome
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Good for

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I love this park bc it is really close to were i live and i love were its at and how nice it is”

    — Jemiya Horton, May 11, 2026 · google

  • “Good place to play, has too much team mystic traffic though if someone wants to check that out they're more than welcome to.”

    — Michael “Mecha” C, September 28, 2024 · google

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Ella Fitzgerald Park — frequently asked

Is Ella Fitzgerald Park open on Mondays?
Yes — Ella Fitzgerald Park is open Monday, 7 AM–10 PM.
Where is Ella Fitzgerald Park?
Ella Fitzgerald Park is at 16625 Prairie St, Detroit, MI 48221.
Is Ella Fitzgerald Park kid-friendly?
Yes — Ella Fitzgerald Park is listed as good for kids.

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