Family Aquatic Center at Chandler Park
Family Aquatic Center at Chandler Park is Detroit's only water park. It is located near a golf-course, athletic field, children's playground, walking trails and historic landmarks. The water park has two giant waterslides and a wave pool. Additionally, there is a "splish splash" pad with 100 sprays for young children to enjoy. Family Aquatic Center at Chandler Park offers lounge chairs, bathrooms with lockers and showers as well as picnic areas to enjoy snacks from the concession stand.
It is open Monday through Sunday. Prices for Wayne County residents are $2 for children and $3 for adults. On the weekend, prices are increased by $.50 for both children and adults. For non-Wayne County residents, prices are $4 for children and $5 for adults during the week. On weekends, children cost $5 and adults cost $7.50 for non-Wayne County residents. Parking is free for all.
Family Aquatic Center at Chandler Park
12600 Chandler Park Drive
Detroit, MI 48213
313-822-7665
chandlerparkonline.com
Detroit Children's Museum
According to the Detroit Children's Museum's website, the museum was originally created as a partnership with the Detroit Public Schools as a place where children can have "fun and imaginative learning experiences." Exhibits at the Detroit Children's Musem include a bird room, mounted Bengal tiger, natural history and artifacts of Native Americans. Additionally, the museum includes an art gallery and planetarium.
General admission is free. But reservations and fees are required for all program activities. Program fees are $5 for non-members and $3 for members. The museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on the second Saturdays of the month October through May.
Detroit Children's Museum
6134 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
313-873-8100
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Fox Theater
Fox Theater is a National Historic Landmark. The theater can accommodate more than 5,000 people and features numerous children's shows. For example, Sesame Street Live, Wiggles and Dora have all held shows at the Fox Theater. Check the website for available shows.
Fox Theater
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-873-8100
olympiaentertainment.com
Sporting Events
Detroit is well-known for its professional sports teams and offers youth a great place to watch Detroit Lions' football at Ford Field, Red Wing hockey at Joe Louis Arena, or Detroit Tigers baseball games at Comerica Park. Ford Field and Comerica Park are recent additions to Detroit.
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
313-962-4000
Ford Field
2000 Brush St.
Detroit, Michigan 48226
800-616-6550
Joe Louis Arena
600 Civic Center Dr.
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-567-6000
Tri-Centennial State Park
The Tri-Centennial State Park is the first urban state park in Michigan. It is located on the Detroit River banks and is on 31 acres of grassy land. There are biking and walking trails as well as covered picnic areas. The park has a wetlands area with all plants native to Southeast Michigan and many animals such as geese, foxes, hawks, pheasants, and muskrats have been observed. Tri-Centennial State Park also offers shore-line fishing and a 63-foot lighthouse.
