Located adjacent to the Patton Park Recreation Center at 2301 Woodmere (with an additional entrance off Dix St (shown)), Patton Park is an 84-acre park located on the Southwest side of Detroit in District 6, along the border of Dearborn. The park, named for the World War II US military leader General George S. Patton, was dedicated in the early 1950s.  Along with traditional amenities like walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds/fitness equipment, and picnic shelters, the site is also home to a natural marsh area that is the only existing remnant of Baby Creek. Trails at Patton Park connect to other networks throughout the Mexicantown and Corktown neighborhoods.

 

2023 PATTON PARK PLAN

 

CELEBRATE THE PATTON PARK PLAN WITH US!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH FROM 11:00AM TO 1:00PM

JOIN US IN THE PATTON PARK RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT (2301 WOODMERE) THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH TO CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF THE COMMUNITY'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF PATTON PARK IN THE PATTON PARK PLAN!

COME SEE ALL THE PROJECTS IN STORE AND WHILE YOU'RE WITH US ENJOY MUSIC & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN HONOR OF "EL GRITO"-- MEXICAN INDEPDENDENCE DAY!

KIDS CAN ENJOY OUTDOOR GAMES, A BOUNCY HOUSE OR "BRINCA BRINCA" AND FACE PAINTING! THERE WILL BE A GIFT BASKET RAFFLE FOR ADULTS.

FREE TACOS FOR THE FIRST 100 GUESTS (LIMIT 2 PER FOOD TICKET)

THE 2023 PATTON PARK PLAN IS HERE!

HERE'S A PREVIEW OF ALL THE PLANNED PROJECTS AROUND THE PARK!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW THE 2023 PATTON PARK PLAN DOCUMENT

 

2023 MASTER PLAN FOR PATTON PARK

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PLANNING PROCESS!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER TO BRING THESE PLANS TO LIFE.

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SHARE YOUR PRIORITIES FOR PATTON PARK AT THE SOUTHWEST PLANNING OPEN HOUSE!

 

Stop by the Patton Park station at  Southwest Planning Open House on Wed, Jun 28th any time between 6pm to 8pm to participate in a brief activity that will help us identify the community's priorities for the Master Plan.  Planners from the Joe Louis Greenway segments at Lonyo & Springwells as well as the JLG Neighborhood Planning Study will also be present getting important feedback from the community for their projects. 

Come see the bigger picture of what's in store for the area and how the different plans will work together! A  short presentation will take at 6:15p introducing the various groups in attendance and describing the activities at their stations. 

CLICK HERE to RSVP to the meeting via the Neighborhood Planning Study site

 

 

INFORMATION ON THE PARK RENAMING PROCEDURE

During our community engagement for the Master Plan, the desire to rename the Park and/or Rec Center has been expressed by members of the public.  The Renaming Process must be a community-driven initiative, without any departmental influence,  

CLICK HERE to view the City's Ordinance outlining the Park Renaming Procedure

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION TO RENAME PARK, FACILITY OR AMENITY

Consideration for the renaming of the Park and/or Rec Center requires the completion of ONE (1) COMPLETE APPLICATION EACH.  The application has four (4) parts: the questionnaire, the narrative, evidence of community support, and the fee. In completing the application, please indicate that Patton Park is a Regional Park.

• The brief questionnaire consists of answering several basic questions listed on the form.
• The narrative is an attached document that provides an explanation of how this individual or group has made major contributions to the City and/or neighborhood. Include how this name change will impact residents and businesses, as well as any anticipated opposition. (500 words or less recommended). 
• EACH application requires the circulation of a petition to rename EITHER the park or rec center, including the addresses and zip codes for every signature., as evidence of community support.  Do not structure the petition to support BOTH (2) with only ONE (1) signature.  EACH petition requires obtaining 2,000 signatures (within a 3-mile/24 block radius of the Park/Rec Center) and/or Rec Center. These signatures are subject to verification.
• The application fee is $2,060 PER APPLICATION. 

*If the Park/Rec Center renaming is approved there will be an additional $650 - $1,500 needed to build and install and new park sign.

Once we have reviewed a completed application, including the form, narrative, signature petition and fee, the application will be processed and you will be notified of preliminary approval within 30 days. Full approval, including City Council hearing and review will be completed within 6 months of receiving a completed application.

COMMUNITY MEETING #1

Our first Community Meeting for the Patton Park Master Plan was a SUCCESS! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated.  There was great representation from both the neighborhood and park users.  We received valuable feedback to help shape the plan moving forward.

CLICK HERE to view the May 11, 2023 presentation

CLICK HERE to view the Summary of Feedback from the May 11th meeting

 

Community Meeting #1

Join us on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6pm @ Patton Recreation Center to find out where we are at with the Patton Park Master Plan.  For the past month, we've been busy meeting with various stakeholders to inform them of the Master Plan and gain their feedback.  We've also held several Focus Groups with key members of the community to get their direct input on Patton Park. 

FOCUS GROUPS TO DATE

• Springdale Woodmere Block Club
• La Sed
• Congress of Communities
• Urban Neighborhood Initiatives
• Multiple Soccer Team Coaches & Players 

Our online survey was also a big success with almost 400 respondents!  

Now, it's time to come see what we've done with all your ideas and opinions! There are some general themes that have emerged from the community engagement process.  We need your input on what you like, what you don't like, and what we're leaving out. Additionally, we'll be showing you some photos to help you visualize certain potential improvements to the park and getting your reactions.  Your feedback is essential in developing the concepts that will come together to make the Master Plan. Please show up on May 11th and help us spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors!

We're Kicking Off the Patton Park Master Plan!

 

The City of Detroit is currently undergoing the Master Planning process for Patton Park.  It has been decades since the last Master Plan was drafted for the park and much has changed!  But first, we want to hear from you! Tell us how you use Patton Park, what you like about it, and ideas you have for its future. Please take 5 minutes to fill out our brief online survey.  Then, pass the opportunity along so others can share too.  Your input counts! 

Survey will only be open until March 22, 2023 so please don't delay!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO TAKE THE PATTON PARK MASTER PLAN SURVEY

 

PLANNING FOR CHANGES AT PATTON PARK! 

Thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), The Joe Louis Greenway will extend to Patton Park through new trails being installed between Dix Ave to W Vernor.  Stormwater solutions will also be coming to the parking lot off of Woodmere St with funding from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).  Other exciting projects for Patton Park have also been proposed, such as a Bird Meadow.  With all this project planning going on, the City of Detroit decided this was a perfect opportunity to ask residents how they feel about the park, as a whole, and what they'd like to see in the next ten years!   To learn more about upcoming projects and the Master Plan process, click on the map below for an overview.

 

 

Stay Tuned for updates on upcoming meetings and more chances to participate in the Master Plan!

 

For more information on the Patton Park Master Plan, email Shamori Whitt at [email protected].  If you'd like more information on the Joe Louis Greenway, email Hanan Yahya at [email protected].