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Bader Park, Ann Arbor, MI

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Sports & Outdoors

Bader Park

A small, tucked-away neighborhood park southeast of downtown Ann Arbor with a basketball court and picnic tables.

2765 Bedford Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 · Ann Arbor, MI

About Bader Park

Bader Park is a little over 1.5 acres, reached by a narrow path off Provincial Drive near Arlington Boulevard. Surrounded by trees and neighbor yards, it feels quiet despite being close to busier Washtenaw Avenue. Amenities include a playground, a half basketball court, picnic tables, a grill, bike racks, and a grass field for informal recreation. The park occupies land that once belonged to Bader Elementary School, and the city later acquired the park space to keep it public.

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