Parks in Westland, MI

The best parks in Westland, MI offer distinct choices for playground visits, picnics, hiking, and active play. Central City Park at 36601 Ford Rd combines slides and swings with barbecue grills, picnic tables, public restrooms, and a skateboard area. Its 4.6 Google rating comes from 1,145 reviews, compared with Merriman Hollow Park’s matching 4.6 rating from 450 reviews. Merriman Hollow, on N Merriman Rd, also has picnic facilities and playground equipment, plus free parking. For hiking and cycling lanes, Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area on Edward N Hines Dr has a 4.7 rating from 90 reviews, kid-friendly hikes, and daily hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tattan Park shares that 4.7 rating across 345 reviews and offers slides, swings, picnic tables, and public restrooms. Wayne County Dog Park adds separate small- and large-dog areas, agility equipment, and two small shelters; dogs must be registered before visiting. Ninja Kidz Action Park at 36901 Warren Rd has the largest review count in this guide: 9,039, with a 4.8 rating. Its attractions include trampolines, dodgeball, a zipline, and an obstacle course. It stays open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, while Central City Park closes at 9 p.m. daily.

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