Mushroom Park

Mushroom Park is a 1.54-acre neighborhood park located in the Dicken neighborhood of Ann Arbor, Michigan, nestled between Waltham Drive and Saxon Street off Scio Church Road. The park is characterized by gently rolling hills and unique, whimsical concrete and other material mushrooms that serve as climbing features. These mushrooms not only give the park its name but also add a distinctive charm. Although the mushrooms lack a specific play function and may not be the safest climbing structures, they remain a beloved feature of the park.

This small park includes a compact play structure with two slides and climbing options, designed primarily for younger children. There are also traditional playground elements like monkey bars. Notable features include a creative setup with a small theater window and seating fashioned like mushrooms, which adds an imaginative play element for kids. The ground is surfaced with wooden mulch, offering partial shade from nearby trees. Seating areas, including benches, picnic tables, and mushroom stools, provide spaces for relaxation.

Mushroom Park is a quiet neighborhood destination without extensive amenities, making it suitable for families with young children and those looking for a peaceful outdoor spot. However, it lacks facilities like bathrooms, sports fields, or walking trails, and parking is limited to street parking on Waltham Drive and Saxon Street.