Ford Lake's water surface area is 975 acres with a maimum depth of 30 feet. The fishery is characterized by good numbers of a wide variety of sportfish species. Ford Lake Park is 98 acres and our "Signature Park" home to park operations. Located on the south banks of Ford Lake, amenities include a public boat and canoe launch, fishing areas, four pavilions available to rent, restrooms, basketball, volleyball, and raquetball courts, six tennis courts, ball and soccer fields, horseshoe pits, play equipment, wooded areas, plenty of open space, trails, wetlands and multiple picnic areas with picnic tables, benches, and grills.

Enrollment and/or participation in Parks & Recreation Department sponsored programs and events authorizes Ypsilanti Charter Township, its departments, employees and contractors to take photos and videos of you and your dependents for use in future brochures, flyers, documents, displays, in other Township publications, on the Township website, and social networking websites.

Check out the latest issue of the "Discover" Recreation Guide!

The latest issue of the Ypsilanti Township "Discover" Guide has hit the streets! Check us out for all of your youth and adult recreational needs, such as health and fitness, art classes, and dance. We also offer a wide variety of programs for our 50 & Beyond population. Come visit us today!

Spring, Summer, & Fall Employment Opportunities!

Ypsilanti Charter Township is now accepting applications for several positions within the Residential Services Department. All positions are open until filled. For additional information about each position, training and the application process, please call the contact person listed for each position. Ypsilanti Charter Township is an equal opportunity employer.

There are currently no cancellations.

All games and programs are on schedule.

Cool off in the Water Park; featuring water slides, wave pool, lazy river and spraygrounds. Relax at the fishing pond. Take in nature on the trails (recently added 5 miles of paved trails and 3 miles of mountain bike trails) or challenge yourself to 18 holes of disc golf. Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the park with pavilions available for rent.

The Ford Lake Dam and powerhouse was built in the 1930's by Henry Ford to supply electricity to the Ypsilanti Ford Motor Plant for the purpose of manufacturing automobile parts. In 1969, the Ford Motor Company gifted the dam and powerhouse along with about 1,000 acres of land to the City and Township of Ypsilanti. (Photo courtesy of stephenmccauley.net)

These values are the reasons why parks are important everywhere, including Ypsilanti Township. They are listed here as important points to reflect on as the Ypsilanti Charter Township Recreation Master Plan is developed over the coming months.

1. Public parks provide millions of Americans with the opportunity to be physically active.

2. Parks have true economic benefits.