The City of Zilwaukee maintains three parks within its boundary: Johnson Park, Riverfront Park, and Zilwaukee Community Park. Another park facility is currently in the planning and land acquisition stages. Any future improvements to any of these parks will meet all barrier-free laws and regulations.

Johnson Park

Johnson Park is a 1.2 acre neighborhood park. The park is located across from the City Fire Department at the corner of Cornell and Moran Streets. The park contains a pavilion, picnic area, and playground equipment and is nicely landscaped with a variety of trees and is well maintained. Adjacent land uses include residential and institutional. Parking is limited with only street side parking available on Cornell Street.

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is a 6.0 acre community park located south of the Zilwaukee Bridge and along the bank of the Saginaw River. The park property is currently leased from Consumers Energy on a 50-year renewable lease. Johnson Street and Fischer Street access the park. Riverfront Park consists of picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms, a boat launch, and is well maintained. A large unimproved parking lot for cars and trucks with boat trailers is available.

Zilwaukee Community Park

Zilwaukee Community Park consists of 11.8 acres with a main entrance located off of Adams Street at the end of Jones Street. Community Park has ample recreational activities with large paved parking lots. The park is home to the Zilwaukee community pool and pool house, tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball field, playground, and picnic area. The pool house is the main shelter in the park with restrooms, but three other pavilions or shelters are located on the property. Community Park is well maintained and well used.

Zilwaukee Multi-Use Trail System

The Zilwaukee Multi-Use Trail System is a proposed 1.74 mile non-motorized trail system. Upon completion, the trail will provide a transportation linkage that connects Riverfront Park, Community Park, Bridgeview Commercial Center, and other proposed and existing regional non-motorized trail systems in Saginaw, Bay and Midland Counties.

Portions of the land necessary for the trail have recently been deeded to the City of Zilwaukee as easements. The 0.7 acre property necessary for the proposed Trailhead Park in the Bridgeview Commercial Center, and a grant for Phase I construction, have also recently been obtained by the City. Another portion of the necessary property is currently under investigation for purchase by the City’s Tax Increment Finance Authority. This property may also have additional recreational uses, such as ice skating on the existing pond.