Farwell Park
Farwell Park is one of thirteen Regional Parks in the City of Detroit's park system. Located at 4444 E. 8 Mile Rd in District 3, the park is adjacent to Farwell Recreation Center. The 90-acre park features multiple sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, fitness equipment, and a park shelter.
KEY LINKS
Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues
FARWELL MASTER PLAN
Upcoming Workshop: Saturday February 8th 10am-12:30 @Farwell Rec Center (2711 E Outer Dr.)
Have ideas for the design of Farwell Park? Be part of the process! Join us for an upcoming workshop to help shape the park’s master plan.
Light refreshment will be provided.
Past Workshop:
A Master Plan launch workshop took place on Saturday November 16th 10am-12:30 @Farwell Rec Center (2711 E Outer Dr.), inviting people of all ages to help set the vision for the park for the next 10 years.
FARWELL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
RECENT UPDATES
Future phases of park improvements are under consideration and will be developed as funding becomes available.
PAST UPDATES
Almost entirely due to the advocacy of the Farwell Recreation Advisory Council, tennis court improvements were identified as a high-priority project at Farwell Park. Six tennis courts were replaced, with $500,000 allocated from the City of Detroit's General Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Theresa Mcarleton - Chief Parks Planner
Rayshaun Landrum - Landscape Designer