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DepartmentsRecreation, Leisure and Culture Department

OverviewCurrent Recreation ProgramsRecreation CommissionBenjamin F. Yack Arena
Community Assistance ProgramsParks and FacilitiesRentalsSeasonal and Year Round Programs
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Parks and Facilities

Map of City Parks and Recreation Facilities

Park Rules
Hours are 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, year round. Pets, Bikes, Skateboards, Rollerblades and Alcohol are not permitted in city parks. Skateboards and Rollerblades are permitted in the Wyandotte Skate Park.

Wyandotte Skate Park

The Wyandotte Skate Park is a purpose-built recreational environment for skateboarders, roller bladers and BMX bike riders to ride and develop their technique.

Park Location:
The Skate Park is located in Memorial Park at the corner of 20th and Grove.

Park Hours:
9:00 am until Dusk, daily – weather permitting.

Skate Park Rules:
Park is Non-Supervised. No On-site Supervision.
Please wear proper safety equipment.
Participants and spectators assume their own risk.
Spectator must stay off skating surface.
This is an aggressive skate park.
Courtesy is contagious.
No roughhousing is permitted.
Keep park safe and clean.
Glass containers are not permitted.
No alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

Bishop Park

Bishop Park is situated along the Detroit River and is contiguous to the Wyandotte Central Business District. The 12.2 acre park is the second largest of the 13 parks in the city. The park offers excellent fishing opportunities from its large fishing pier. The park also features a concession stand (hours vary) with an open air wood deck picnic area, umbrellas, restrooms, two large picnic shelters, playground equipment and basketball courts. Bishop Park is the site for various city events including the Annual Fireworks Display, the Children’s Fishing Derby and Expo and various Waterside Concerts throughout the summer. The picnic shelters may be used by the public, however they may not be reserved in advance and are first-come, first serve. Temporary event tents are permitted in the park, however due to the sprinkler system, they may not be attached with stakes. If anchoring is required, please use sand bags or water barrels.

Location:
Along the Detroit River on Van Alstyne from Elm Street to Vinewood.

Park Hours:
6:00 am to 10:00 pm, year round. Pets, Bikes, Skateboards and Rollerblades are not permitted in the park. Alcohol is not permitted in the park. Fishing is permitted only on the pier during times noted.

BASF Waterfront Park

BASF Waterfront Park Rental Contract

BASF Waterfront Park is located along the Detroit River, just south of Eureka Road. The 20 acre park is the largest in the city, and features a romantic brick promenade, look-out decks, rowing launch, trails, sand volleyball courts and an amphitheater. BASF Waterfront Park host several entertainment events throughout the year. Notable events include the Hebda Cup & Wyandotte High school Rowing Regattas as well as Gospel Fests, and the Annual Fireworks Display.

Location:
Along the Detroit River just south of Eureka Road.

Park Rules
6:00 am to 10:00 pm, year round. Pets, Bikes, Skateboards and Rollerblades are not permitted in the park. Alcohol is not permitted in any city park.

BASF Waterfront Park Promenade/Gazebo Rental
BASF Waterfront Park may be rented for weddings and other special events. For more information on rental, please contact the Recreation, Leisure & Culture Department at 734-324-7295 or recreation@wyan.org .

Other Parks

Lions Club and Richard W. Smith Memorial Park Dedications – August 12th, 2009

Theodore Roosevelt Indoor Track and Fitness Facility

Fitness Facility Flyer

The Roosevelt indoor track and fitness facility is open for use to all Wyandotte Residents, Wyandotte City Employees and Wyandotte Public School Employees 18 years of age and older. Identification is required for admittance. Use of this facility is made possible in cooperation with the School District of the City of Wyandotte. The facility features an indoor track, fitness center has six elliptical machines for cardio workouts, four rowing machines, four recumbent bikes and four upright bikes. The center features a large set of free weights and 21 weight machines for upper and lower body parts as well as abs.

Location
Theodore Roosevelt High School
540 Eureka, Wyandotte

Hours
Monday through Friday 5:00 am to 7:30 pm and evenings in the summer. Facilities are closed on holidays.

Fees
Indoor Track: No charge
Weight & Fitness Room: $1.00 per visit

Parking
Facility guests should use the parking lot at the corner of Maple and 7th Streets, adjacent to the Gymnasium. Please use the Gymnasium entrance.

For more information about the Track and Fitness Facility you may call Roosevelt High School at 734-246-1000.