Recreation ParkYpsilanti, Michigan

Recreation Park Ypsilanti

Recreation Park takes its name from the city park at its southern edge — home to the Rutherford Pool, community garden, and Ypsilanti Senior Center. The neighborhood itself has roughly 180 homes and some of the widest variety of housing stock in the city. Builds here range from approximately 1843 through 2022, and square footages run from 600 all the way to 6,700 — reflecting nearly two centuries of construction in one neighborhood.¹

Lot sizes vary just as widely, from compact city lots to parcels over an acre. The result is a neighborhood that doesn't have one dominant character — it has layers, each reflecting a different era of Ypsilanti's growth.

Homes for Sale in Recreation Park

There are currently 6 active residential listings in Recreation Park — one of the higher inventory counts among Ypsilanti neighborhoods right now. Homes here average about five weeks to contract.¹

Recreation Park Home Prices

Twenty-five homes have sold here over the past two years at a median of $309,000 — roughly $207 per square foot. That's solid comp data for a neighborhood this size, and the pace has been steady.¹

The wide range in housing stock means price varies significantly. A compact pre-war home and a recently updated 3,000-square-foot property are going to price very differently, and both exist here.

Dining & Shopping Near Recreation Park Ypsilanti

The immediate surroundings are quieter on the commercial side, but W Michigan Avenue is nearby:³

• A Taste Of Soul By Biggie — 0.3 mi, soul food, 1004 W Michigan Ave

Downtown Ypsilanti and the Depot Town corridor are within a short drive or bike ride.

Grocery & Bodega

• Nearest options are along W Michigan Ave and Congress St

Parks Near Recreation Park

The neighborhood's namesake park is the anchor:³

• Recreation Park — 0.3 mi, Rutherford Pool, community garden, senior center
• Growing Hope Community Garden — 0.3 mi
• Edith Hefley Tot Lot — 0.5 mi

Recreation Park School District

The neighborhood is served by Ypsilanti Community Schools.²

FAQ

Q: How much do homes cost near Recreation Park Ypsilanti?

A: The median sale price in the Recreation Park neighborhood is $309,000 based on 25 sales over the past 24 months, at approximately $207 per square foot. The wide range of housing stock means prices vary significantly by size, era, and condition.¹

Q: What is Recreation Park in Ypsilanti?

A: Recreation Park is both a city park and the surrounding residential neighborhood. The park includes the Rutherford Public Pool, a community garden run by Growing Hope, and the Ypsilanti Senior Center. The neighborhood has roughly 180 homes with builds dating from approximately 1843 through 2022.¹

¹ SparkMLS, 24-month lookback from April 2026 ² Michigan Department of Education school district boundaries ³ Google Places API, April 2026. Verify hours and availability directly.