Fitzpatrick Park park
Fitzpatrick Park
1. Playgrounds and splash pad: Fitzpatrick Park has two playgrounds and a splash pad that offer hours of fun for kids. The playgrounds are equipped with slides, swings, and climbing structures, while the splash pad is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
2. Trails and greenspace: The park is home to several walking trails and large greenspaces where visitors can enjoy a picnic or play frisbee. The trails wind through the park's wooded areas and offer a peaceful respite from the city.
3. Sports fields: Fitzpatrick Park has several sports fields, including baseball and soccer fields, as well as a basketball court. These are great places to get some exercise or watch a game.
4. Community events: The park hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and movie nights. These events are a great way to connect with neighbors and enjoy the park's many amenities.
Interesting facts about Fitzpatrick Park:
- The park is named after John Fitzpatrick, a prominent Detroit businessman and philanthropist who donated the land for the park in the early 20th century.
- In the 1960s, Fitzpatrick Park was a gathering place for civil rights activists who held protests and rallies there.
- The park was renovated in the early 2000s with funding from the city of Detroit and a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Best time of year to visit:
The best time to visit Fitzpatrick Park is in the summer, when the weather is warm and the splash pad and sports fields are in use. However, the park is open year-round and offers a range of activities for visitors in all seasons.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Fitzpatrick Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bend Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wayne County Fairgrounds Rv | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Group Use Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Fitzpatrick Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fitzpatrick Park
What can I do at Fitzpatrick Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Fitzpatrick Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Fitzpatrick Park.