Dexter’s Mill Creek North Park – Tuesday Playground Profile

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After taking off the summer of 2020, we are resuming the Tuesday Playground Profile Series for Summer 2021. Each week Ann Arbor with Kids is profiling a different playground in the Ann Arbor area including Ann Arbor, Saline, Ypsilanti, Dexter, etc. Today we are profiling Mill Creek North Park in Dexter

Dexter’s Mill Creek North Park

Mill Creek North is a playground located on the banks of Dexter’s Mill Creek – adjacent to downtown Dexter.

Mill Creek North Park Profile

Location: 8140 Main St, Dexter
Unique Features: Mill Creek, Climbing Rock
Swings: Yes, 4 regular, 2 baby buckets

Surface: Mulch
Bathrooms: No.
Shade: The playground is sunny, but there are picnic tables in the shade
Pavilion: No
Sports Fields: No.
Walking Trails: Yes. Paved and Wooden Boardwalk connect the park to Mill Creek South and north to Hudson Mills Metro Park (5 miles). Wooden stairway to Dexter District Library and Dexter Farmers Market. Also walkable to downtown Dexter.
Parking: Lot behind the fire station

Dexter’s Mill Creek North Park Profile

The structure at Dexter’s Mill Creek North Playground is on the smaller side and is perfect for younger kids. With side by side slides, a short crawling tunnel, and a curved slide, it will give a toddler or preschooler enough to explore.

But, it is a shorter structure that even young elementary kids will find limited. The older kids will probably be more intrigued by climbing up the rock (and jumping off). There are plenty of swings for all ages with 4 regular swings and 2 baby swings.

The location of Dexter’s Mill Creek North Park gives access to a little bit of everything beyond the playground…walking trails, library, farmers market, and downtown Dexter.

Just up the wooden stairs from the playground is the Dexter District Library and the Dexter Farmers Market (Saturday morning and Tuesday afternoon). Plan to visit the park before or after a trip to one of these locations.

Mill Creek runs alongside the playground. This offers opportunities to wade in Mill Creek. The water is shallow, but beware of the current.

Or stroll along the creek to the north or south. Heading north will offer more shade – and a chance to find the Dexter Friendly Troll..

While you’re in Dexter enjoy lunch or a treat in Dexter. I stopped by the Dexter Bakery and grabbed Ham & Cheese pretzels to take home as lunch for my daughter and I.

Alternatively, Mill Creek North makes a nice stop after visiting Dexter Blueberry Farm.

Have you been to Dexter’s Mill Creek North Park? If so, what is your favorite part? You can find more information about the park on the City of Dexter’s website.

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