1Green Acres Park
4.5(356)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 356 reviews (Google rating)
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Own this business? Claim itClosed todayGreen Acres Park holds a 4.5 Google rating across 356 reviews, listed on Google as park.
The 6 Best Parks in Hazel Park, MI
Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 598 Google reviews · How we rank
Kennedy Park takes the top spot in this guide to the two best parks in Hazel Park, MI, followed by Albert Sylvester Park at No. 2. Both entries are within Hazel Park, MI, keeping the list entirely inside the city. Kennedy Park has a Google rating of 4.1 from 60 reviews, while Albert Sylvester Park has a Google rating of 4.0 from one review. The ratings are separated by just 0.1 points, but the review counts differ substantially: Kennedy Park has both the higher rating and the larger number of reviews among these two parks.
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Top picks at a glance
- 1Green Acres ParkGreen Acres Park holds a 4.5 Google rating across 356 reviews, listed on Google as park.
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Hazel Park RecreationHazel Park Recreation holds a 4.3 Google rating across 137 reviews, listed on Google as park. - 3
Kennedy ParkSlides, swings and room to run give Kennedy Park its appeal at 1744 E Otis Ave in Hazel Park, MI.
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Hazel Park Recreation
4.3(137)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 137 reviews (Google rating)Park
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 12:00 AMHazel Park Recreation holds a 4.3 Google rating across 137 reviews, listed on Google as park.
“Great place for Hustle classes on Tuesdays from 12 until 2pm. The instructor is a great teacher. Come out and learn the new hustles and it's a great workout also. The instructors name is Gloria and it's only $5 per class. And the people …”
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Kennedy Park
4.1(60)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 60 reviews (Google rating)Park
Own this business? Claim itClosed todaySlides, swings and room to run give Kennedy Park its appeal at 1744 E Otis Ave in Hazel Park, MI. One reviewer describes plenty of green grass and a big slide; another calls it peaceful while noting that some repairs were needed. Its 4.1-star Google rating across 60 reviews adds support for this straightforward neighborhood park.
- Slides and swings
- Dogs welcome
- Grassy running space
“Chill little park, lots of green grass to run on, get compost here in the spring. Swings and big slide, that's it, but fun!”
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4Dog Park
4.0(40)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews (Google rating)Dog park
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“Lots of cute friendly dogs. The dog I was with loved it!”
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5Fuller Park
4.3(4)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (Google rating)Park
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PMFuller Park holds a 4.3 Google rating across 4 reviews, listed on Google as park.
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6Albert Sylvester Park
4.0(1)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)Park
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- Children’s play area
- Playground slides
- Welcomes children
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Compare at a glance
| # | Place | Google rating | Price | Google reviews | Neighborhood | Phone | Open now |
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| 1 | Green Acres Park | 4.5(356)4.5 out of 5 from 356 reviews (Google rating) | — | 356 | — | +1248-547-5535 | Closed |
| 2 | Hazel Park Recreation | 4.3(137)4.3 out of 5 from 137 reviews (Google rating) | — | 137 | — | +1248-547-5535 | Open |
| 3 | Kennedy Park | 4.1(60)4.1 out of 5 from 60 reviews (Google rating) | — | 60 | — | — | Closed |
| 4 | Dog Park | 4.0(40)4.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews (Google rating) | — | 40 | — | — | Closed |
| 5 | Fuller Park | 4.3(4)4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (Google rating) | — | 4 | — | — | Open |
| 6 | Albert Sylvester Park | 4.0(1)4.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating) | — | 1 | — | — | Closed |
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each park is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Hazel Park category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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Parks in Hazel Park, MI: common questions
- Which parks in Hazel Park, MI are suited to picnics?
- Green Acres Park has picnic pavilions, picnic tables, barbecue grills and public restrooms, plus free parking. Jessica Nagle-Wilson Memorial Park and Scout Park are also listed as suitable for picnics.
- Where can children use slides and swings in Hazel Park, MI?
- Green Acres Park, Kennedy Park, Jessica Nagle-Wilson Memorial Park and Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation Park all have slides and swings. Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation Park is at 720 E Granet Ave; a June 2025 review describes an updated play structure.
- Which parks in Hazel Park, MI welcome dogs?
- Dog Park, Green Acres Park, Kennedy Park, Karam Park and Fuller Park welcome dogs. Dog Park has a dedicated dog-park area, and its city webpage is https://www.hazelpark.org/i_want_to/city_clerk/dog_park.php.
- Which park in Hazel Park, MI has listed evening and weekend hours?
- Fuller Park lists hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, including weekends. Green Acres Park lists 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, while Kennedy Park and Albert Sylvester Park list 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Which parks in Hazel Park, MI have wheelchair-accessible features?
- Green Acres Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Jessica Nagle-Wilson Memorial Park, Karam Park, Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation Park, Fuller Park and Scout Park have wheelchair-accessible entrances. Dog Park has wheelchair-accessible parking.
