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Lafayette Plaisance Park

4.5(78)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews (Google rating)Park Lafayette Park
Closed · opens 6:00 AM
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Quick facts

Lafayette Plaisance Park is a park at 1592 Antietam Ave in Detroit, MI, open daily from 6:00 AM.

Address
1592 Antietam Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Hours today
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About Lafayette Plaisance Park

Lafayette Plaisance Park is a small, landscaped city open space at 1592 Antietam Ave in Detroit, MI. Grassy lawns and shade trees are part of its setting, and the park is listed as suitable for picnics. Dogs and children are welcome. Alongside its open space, the park has facilities for several sports and a play area for children, bringing a range of outdoor uses together at one address.

The park’s sports amenities include two tennis courts, a basketball court and a baseball field. The children’s play area includes playground slides and swings. For visitors with mobility needs, both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are listed. Its combination of lawns, shade trees, picnic space and recreation facilities gives visitors options for both time outdoors and sports. Lafayette Plaisance Park has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews.

Known for

  • Grassy lawns and shade trees
  • Two tennis courts, basketball court and baseball field
  • Playground slides and swings
  • Picnic-friendly space that welcomes dogs
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Good for

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Designed by Miles van der Rohe and Ludwig Hilberseimer, the neighborhood integrates elements of the American garden city with the European modernist tower-and-slab layout. At its core lies a central park, which structures the interventio…”

    — Kai, December 13, 2025 · google

  • “Its clean and they have a grey large poodle that gets walked thier everyday, it makes it a classy place.”

    — Clayton Courtoreille, October 10, 2025 · google

  • “I’m giving it a five star rating because when my sister went on the big rope climbing she almost died she said because she got scared and like all her other friends was pushing her on the swing and she almost fling off. It was so funny.”

    — Addison Prejeant, March 28, 2025 · google

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Lafayette Plaisance Park — frequently asked

Is Lafayette Plaisance Park open on Mondays?
Yes — Lafayette Plaisance Park is open Monday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Where is Lafayette Plaisance Park?
Lafayette Plaisance Park is at 1592 Antietam Ave, Detroit, MI 48207.
Is Lafayette Plaisance Park kid-friendly?
Yes — Lafayette Plaisance Park is listed as good for kids.
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