Outdoors
Parks in Traverse City
36 parks, 11 with playgrounds and 1 dog park inside the city limits.
Clinch Park
Slabtown Corner
Wags West Dog Park
F & M Park
Darrow Park
Ashton Park
Bryant Park
Jupiter Gardens
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
Clancy Park
Indian Woods Park
East Bay Park
Open Space Park
J. Smith Walkway
Rotary Square
Hannah Park
American Legion Park
Lay Park
Wellington Plaza
Mini Park
West End Park
Sunset Park
Children's Learning Garden
Senior Center Park
Kayak Launch Park
Hull Park
Grand Traverse Area Veterans Memorial Park
Dr. James Decker Munson Arboretum
Fulton Park
The Piazza
Highland Park
Boon Street Park
Arbutus Court Park
Dutmers Natural Area
Huron Hills Park
Sunrise Peace Park
Parks, playgrounds and dog parks mapped inside the Traverse City city limits, checked October 9, 2026. Amenities are as mapped by volunteers and may be incomplete; check posted rules and hours. Data: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Questions
How many parks are in Traverse City?
This guide lists 36 named parks, playgrounds and dog parks inside the Traverse City city limits, from OpenStreetMap (checked October 9, 2026). Small pocket parks and school grounds may be missing.
Which Traverse City parks have playgrounds?
11 places have a mapped playground, including Clinch Park, Slabtown Corner, F & M Park, Darrow Park, Ashton Park.
Where are the dog parks in Traverse City?
Wags West Dog Park. Check posted rules and hours before you go.
Are these parks open now?
This is a map-based list, not live status. Hours, closures and amenities can change; check the city parks department or posted signs.