LOCAL PARKS

An Overview of Williamston Area Parks

Howard Dahlstrom Memorial Park
Featuring a lighted sledding hill, multi-use open space and paved parking, Howard Dahlstrom Memorial Park is located on Mechanic Street and sits just south of the Williamston Community Schools sports complex. It has a small pavilion and gated access.

McCormick Park
Centrally located just north of downtown Williamston on the Red Cedar River, McCormick Park features numerous recreation opportunities including two play structures, American Legion Memorial Band Shell, baseball diamond, pickle ball courts, sand volleyball and tether ball. The paved pathway, numerous benches, two picnic shelters, historical gazebo, Wall of Honor and restroom/concession facilities complement the park. Tree sculpture art and interpretive signs are found throughout the greenspace.

Memorial Park
With almost a quarter mile of natural frontage on the Red Cedar River, Memorial Park is situated next to the Williamston Community Schools property and sports fields. It is linked to the neighborhoods south of the river by a pedestrian bridge. Tentative plans call for redevelopment of this parkland to create a memorial trail, sculpture and plaza in honor of American veterans.

Old Mill Park
Just west of the Putnam Street Bridge, Old Mill Park includes the river boardwalk, informational signage, historical plaza and gazebo. The gazebo and gardens are maintained by the Red Cedar Garden Club. The 300-foot long board walk features picnic tables and views of the Red Cedar River, rapids and manmade island.

Red Cedar Bend Landing
Adjacent to the Red Cedar River on the western side of downtown, Red Cedar Bend Landing offers river access for kayaks and canoes, a parking area and viewing bench.

Volunteers Community Park
Situated on the corner of Putnam and School streets next to The Commons, Volunteers Community Park features the Trent Allen Memorial Basketball Courts, a new playground and picnic shelter.

Williamstown Township Hall
Available to township residents for recreational use and for various community clubs and organizations, the grounds of the township hall feature a pavilion, soccer field, baseball diamond, and playground equipment. It is situated northwest of Williamston at the corner of Zimmer and Germany roads.

Williamstown Township Community Park
Built in 1996 and located on 132 acres three miles west of downtown Williamston, the park lies on the banks of the Red Cedar River. It features a sledding hill, nature trails, wildflower prairie, picnic shelter, soccer fields, baseball diamond and open turf area for various activities. The township recently purchased a former private home adjacent to the property and is exploring possible community uses for it in the future.

Simmons Memorial Park
Named in honor of Steven & Ruth Simmons, the park spans a 14‑acre parcel on Webberville Road, just south of the Webberville Cemetery, and is managed by Leroy Township under a dedicated park committee. It offers a mix of amenities such as: A pavilion equipped with picnic tables and charcoal grills, mulched playground and open grassy areas, and  paved walking paths and benches ideal for strolls and relaxation.

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