Manchester Park

Overview

Manchester Park is a compact 1.5 acre park between Washtenaw Avenue and Manchester Road, next to the Washtenaw County's County Farm Park. View the Ann Arbor Parks & Nature Areas Map for location context. The park provides a pleasant greenspace between Washtenaw Avenue and Washtenaw County Farm Park and the nearby neighborhoods.

Park Notices

Unless otherwise posted per City Council resolution, when a park is closed, no person shall remain in or enter it other than to quietly sit or walk.

Refer to Chapter 39 of the City of Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances for park regulations and rules.

Park Hours

6 a.m. - Midnight

Amenities

Paved Path

Access and Parking

Limited street parking is available along the turnoff from Manchester Road on the west edge of the park.

The park is accessible on foot and by bike using the surrounding streets. Washtenaw Avenue to the north of the park has sidewalks along each side but no bike lanes. There are no bike racks at the park.

Public Transportation

There are two bus stops at the park, one along Washtenaw on the north side of the park, and one on Manchester on the south side of the park. Visit TheRide for schedule and route details or check out the parks ride guide.

Park Maps

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History

Ann Arbor's city parks sit on the ancestral and traditional homelands of several indigenous Native peoples. Read a land acknowledgement from the city and learn more about the early history of the land here.

The land that comprises what is now Manchester Park was acquired by the city in 1964. The park was originally called Washtenaw-Manchester Park, and it bordered a park called "Park Washtenaw" which is land that is owned by Washtenaw County but was leased and maintained by the city from 1964 until 1982. The city and the county agreed to end the lease in 1982, so that all of the county-owned land, which is now County Farm Park, could be maintained by the county.

Volunteer in the parks

Looking to make an impact in a park or nature area? Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation provides volunteer opportunities for almost every interest, ability, and commitment level.

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Park Finder

Discover parks and find amenities through the City of Ann Arbor Park Finder. This map allows you to search park names or search by amenity type or keyword.

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A2Fix It - Service request tool

A2 Fix It is an online system you can use to report any maintenance issues or other problems during your park visit. When reporting an issue in a park please include detailed location information in the "details and description" section near the end of the request process. Pictures that provide location context are very helpful.

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