To commemorate the City of Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial, City Council renamed Southeast Area Park to Bicentennial Park on September 18, 2023.

Along with the renaming, there was a commitment to improve and add amenities to the park. The primary enhancement is Ann Arbor's first universal-access splash pad, updated playground and restrooms, all of which are solar-powered. In addition, park road, parking lots, and pathways are going to be repaved in a second phase of work.

Additional items being considered are a new building and shelter to support park operations and programming, trail improvements and more.

The Bicentennial Park Splash Pad is officially open!

The splash pad is free and open for the public during operating hours.

Due to the expected high volume of users, there will be no rentals of the pavilion at this time. Staff is working towards adding additional pavilion space as a separate project.

General Donation

Please help enrich the lives of many families in Ann Arbor and beyond! The much-needed and well-deserved enhancements to transform Bicentennial Park will not happen without private donations.  While Phase I of Bicentennial Park Improvements is underway, fundraising is still on-going to complete the project.

Click here to donate or use the QR code!

Plaque Donation

One of the many ways to help support enhancements to Bicentennial Park and leave a legacy of your own is to donate a bench or picnic table plaque at the park.

Benches and picnic table plaques can be donated for $5,000/each. If interested in donating, please fill out the Bicentennial Donation Form and return via mail or email. 

Mail to: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation, 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104 or email: parkgifts@a2gov.org.  

After receipt of the donation application form, parks and recreation staff will contact the potential donor.