Riverside Park is spacious green and scenic with ample shaded places. Love that there is parking in close proximity within the park to pavilion and water. Water level seemed a bit low and there was some trash in the water. The children's playground is a highlight bright and colorful easily seen from a distance. Looks to be in great shape now at 6 years since it's 2018 installation. I didn't enter the restroom today but they are here. I was somewhat disappointed to smell marijuana from quite a distance from the guys smoking near the restroom. I avoided that area - don't want a secondary high! There is beautiful art installation "Embracing our Differences" occupying the Southern end of the park. I miss the YpsiFest Heritage Festival which I worked annually through 2019. read more

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​Riverside Park is situated between Ypsilanti downtown and Depot town. This is a small scenic park with a great stretch of river that has a beautiful view. It features kids play structure, picnic tables, playground, gazebo and restrooms. Great place for walks, bicycling, dog walking, picnicking, fishing and has good benches for nature viewing. This is one of my favorite parks I enjoyed last summer. Nice walkway along the river, there's so much scenery. There is a cute little spot near the gazebo to sit back and watch the river roll through. That is my favorite spot in the park and I atleast spend 15 minutes whenever I'm there. I enjoyed watching the river flow and listen to the water. Great place for a quiet stroll. Love the multi tiered bridges over the water! Good place to bring kids and have relaxed outdoor activities. This park had frequently hosts different events through out spring, summer and fall before COVID. Parking is available on North and South sides of the park. Parking near the playground is usually busy, cars are parked up and down the drive down to the park. This park also connects to Frog Island Park through the bridge. read more

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After dinner in Depot Town, hubby and I decided to explore Riverside Park. A walk was much needed after stuffing ourselves. We had no idea what this park had to offer and we really enjoyed its uniqueness. Riverside park and Frog island kinda go hand and hand. There is a bridge that connects the two and that's the part I enjoyed most. A beautiful view of the Huron River and awesome graffiti. The park is a great place for walking, running, fishing, relaxing, picnicking, bird watching, and more. We even saw some chickens during our visit. There is a really nice play structure for kids. Be forewarned that hubby and I smelled a lot of marijuana when we were there (Friday night) - for some this might be a good thing. I just wanted to include this since it was prevalent, and a place for kids. Hubby and I will return to this park in the future. It would be really pretty as the leaves change color. read more

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Nothing better than a convenient, scenic, CENTRAL park, VERY user friendly and definitely offering something for everyone!! We took a post-dinner walk through and around this beautiful park, and if we had more time, I'm sure we would have discovered even more hidden "nooks and crannies" than we did in the short time we were there. From local guides, I see there are tons of special events here: concerts, festivals, markets... Great for jogging, dog walking, even saw some fly fishing going on in the river. Nice spot... read more

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Decided to watch the Sunrise and headed to North Bay park which was closed. So took a detour and spent a few mins here and it had a decent path to Walk/Jog . Pros: ------- In Downtown Children's play area Picnic Shelter Benches to sit along the lake , it's pleasant. Free Parking Open by 6 Am. Frog Island park next to it for Foot ball read more

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Super cool spacious park in downtown Ypsi. Nice long trails to walk around the park and bridges that take you across the water. Very pretty place to check out and they have a huge playground and events almost every week here read more

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I really like this park. There's quite a few events that happen here during the summer months. Plus, it's connected to Frog Island Park, which is a plus. I always enjoy coming here because it's pretty awesome. read more

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Great place to get away from it all, just a short walk from downtown Ypsi. Once you take a few steps down the hillside, the traffic and noise of downtown are forgotten. Plenty of parking. Good paths for bikes and walking. Acres of grass and lots of access to the river. The fishing is okay near the Michigan Avenue bridge, but through most of the park you won't have much luck. I hear the fishing is a lot better downstream. You can use the famous three-way bridge to get to frog island park, which has a nice track for running or walking. read more

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Probably the best place to have an Elvis festival with multiple Elvi. This annual event has been going on for 18 years now. Have been to at least half a dozen. This year the weather was perfect. Nice view of the river and plenty of shade if you need it for those hot Michigan summers. read more

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Ypsi raised, this has been one of my favorite places my whole life. When I was little my parents would take me sledding here. As a juvenile delinquent, I would hang out under the bridge. As an adult, I recently participated in a friend's wedding in the gazebo. Worth stopping by for a walk if you're in the area. read more

Riverside is a great park to take a walk in, and I have, many times. You have to watch out for goose droppings, but that's true of most of the parks along the Huron River in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Large parts of the park are shady if you want to chill out and not get sunburned. There is a shaded pavilion and picnic tables. The park also is the hosting site for a variety of yearly festivals, most notably the annual Heritage Festival but also ElvisFest and others. It's a nice venue for festivals, and I've enjoyed the Heritage Festival there a couple of times. Another thing that makes Riverside cool is that it's between the historic Depot Town district and many downtown landmarks like the veritable Haab's restaurant and the downtown branch of the Ypsilanti Library. In addition, via a set of stairs off to one side, the park connects to the Riverside Arts Theater, one of Ypsi's hidden gems. Riverside Park also connects up with the smaller but equally cool Frog Island Park. read more

Conveniently located next to both Downtown Ypsilanti and Depot Town, Riverside Park is an absolute treasure! This wonderful park sits beside the Huron River and offers serene sights and sounds of the clear water flowing through it. There is a wonderful wooden bridge that connects the park to Frog Island Park and the rest of Depot Town, as well. There are many local events that take place in the park so you will often stumble upon large groups of people or crowds partaking in a little bit of Ypsilanti culture; when the park isn't being used for an event, it is a bit calmer, but still attracts plenty of visitors. It is always kept quite clean (even right after the events), and there are quite a few benches, docks, and gazebos for spending a bit of time and relaxing in the park. I think Riverside Park is a great place to mosey around before or after a meal at one of the amazing restaurants in the vicinity. If you're in Downtown/Depot Town I highly suggest you take a little break and enjoy the park and the surrounding area (why not take the bridge over to Frog Island and take in the beautiful Huron River and appreciate one of the best things Ypsilanti has to offer)! read more

Love this cute park, I feel safe here when jogging alone and taking my dog for walks. Never seems too busy, and how could you not love the river views and the big yellow chair ? read more

I grew up in the area so perhaps I am biased but...I love this place. As a kid I spent hours here walking around, fishing, riding my bike and just being a kid. Now with kids of my own I take them here often for a walk after visiting our local favorite places for food/treats. read more

Awesome place! You can do many things here, walk your dog, fishing, frisbee, picnic, you name it. There are always events too such as festivals gatherings and car shows. In the winter you can go sledding and enjoy looking at the pretty trees and dock. Lots if ducks too. Best if all! It's free!!!!! read more

A nice walk, especially weekends when something is always happening. Come early if you want to meet the locals, or late afternoon if you like quiet time. This is a good place to get a sense of what the town is all about. read more

I've had many good times here, and never any trouble. Sometimes it can be a bit dirty , but all in all the city (or perhaps the community?) seems to do a good job of maintaining it. Great place for spending a bit of time in a green space without leaving the city. read more

I run through this park all the time and attend some of the events regularly held here. Never too crowded, always a smiling face at Riverside Park read more

I like to come here just before dusk to jog. It's pretty quiet and peaceful, yet lively enough to people watch. I also appreciate that it is kept pretty clean, smelling the water and grass is a major plus. read more