Prospect Park, Ypsilanti

Name: Prospect Park
Address: E Cross, Ypsilanti, 48198, United States
Telephone: (734) 483-1100

#10 among attractions in Ypsilanti

Playground, Park, Basketball court, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Prospect Park is a 9.5 acre park in the northeast corner of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and is the oldest park in Ypsilanti. This park, which was originally a cemetery, is the home of a retired coastal defense cannon from Maine, and is currently the home of the restored Luna Lake. The park is one block from Ypsilanti's historic Depot Town, where the YpsiFest and many car shows are hosted in the summer. ()

Elevation: 758 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°14'50"N, 83°36'5"W

Address

E CrossEast Prospect ParkYpsilanti 48198 United States

Contact

(734) 483-1100

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Day trips

Prospect Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Sidetrack Bar & Grill, Pease Auditorium.

0.6 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti
17 min walk • The Michigan Firehouse Museum is a unique cultural gem nestled in the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heroism of firefighters throughout the ages. Housed in an original 1898 firehouse with a modern...
~1840 ftW
History museum, Museum
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Ypsilanti
9 min walk • The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan is a unique automotive museum that is home to cars from the local Willow Run Plant and cars from Hudson Motors.
0.4 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Sidetrack Bar & Grill, Ypsilanti
10 min walk • Sidetrack Bar and Grill is a restaurant on the east end of Depot Town in Ypsilanti, Michigan, at 56 East Cross Street. It is just down the road from Eastern Michigan University and is a popular hangout for students and faculty.
1 miW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti
27 min walk • Pease Auditorium is a music venue on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Built in 1914, Pease auditorium is the 4th oldest standing building on Eastern Michigan University's campus. The auditorium was constructed in 1914 for $243,963. For the time, that was a considerable amount of money.
1.2 miW
Tower
Ypsilanti Water Tower, Ypsilanti
31 min walk • The Ypsilanti Water Tower is a historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The tower was designed by William R. Coats and built as part of an elaborate city waterworks project that began in 1889. Located on the highest point in Ypsilanti, the tower was built in 1890 at a cost of $21,435.63.
0.6 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti
16 min walk • The Ypsilanti Historical Society, founded in 1961, operates the Ypsilanti Historical Museum and Rudisill-Fletcher-White Archives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The museum and archives are located at 220 N Huron St. in an Italianate mansion built in 1860 by Asa Dow.
1.2 miW
Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Starkweather Hall, Ypsilanti
31 min walk • Starkweather Hall, also known as Starkweather Religious Center, is a religious and educational building located at 901 West Forest Avenue in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Ypsilanti Historic District, Ypsilanti
15 min walk • The Ypsilanti Historic District is a historic district located along several blocks on each side of the Huron River in the center of Ypsilanti, Michigan.
0.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Depot Town, Ypsilanti
11 min walk • Depot Town is a commercial area, with some residences above storefronts, in Ypsilanti, Michigan's historic district. Depot Town proper consists of East Cross Street from the Huron River to North River Street, and a small area on the 300-block of North River Street.
0.7 miW
Event space, Greek Revival architecture
Ladies' Literary Club Building, Ypsilanti
18 min walk • The Ladies' Literary Club Building, also known as the William M. Davis House or the Arden H. Ballard House, was built as a private home, and is currently used as the meeting place for the Ladies' Literary Club. It is located at 218 North Washington Street Ypsilanti, Michigan.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Eastern Michigan University Historic District, Ypsilanti
31 min walk • Eastern Michigan University Historic District is an area of land on the very south end of the Eastern Michigan University campus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prospect Park?

Nearby attractions include Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Ypsilanti (9 min walk), Depot Town, Ypsilanti (11 min walk), Ypsilanti Historic District, Ypsilanti (15 min walk), Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti (16 min walk).