Founders Sports Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Athletic Park, Green Space, Neighborhood Park, Recreation Center/Facility

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Founders Sports Park is a 101-acre park with a variety of active recreation facilities including 6 soccer fields, 8 baseball/softball fields, 4 sand volleyball courts, 2 half-court basketball courts, 1 bocce ball court, and 1 shuffle board court. The park also includes the Farmington Hills Ice Arena, a fishing pier, as well as Riley Skate Park.

The 70,000 square-foot Ice Arena contains two ice surfaces with a total seating capacity of 1,200 people. The arena offers concession facilities, locker rooms, lockers, meeting and party rooms as well as, administrative offices. The facility provides both recreational and competitive skating opportunities. Skaters enjoy our youth and adult hockey program, public skating, Learn-to-Skate and figure skating.

Riley Skate Park was designed by some of the best skate park designers in the country, Site Design Group and Grindline. The 29,000 square foot all-concrete park is the area's premier hotspot for skateboarders and in-line skaters. The unique design provides elements for skateboarders/in-line skaters of all skill levels.

Founders Fishing Pier is open to the public for catch and release fishing.

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Bike Racks

pDriving Directions: From I-275: Take the 8 Mile Road exit and head east on 8 Mile. The park will be on your left after you pass Halsted.

kParking Instructions: Free parking is available in front of the Ice Arena as well as in front of the Baseball diamonds.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Volleyball, Ice Skating, Skateboard Park, Fishing, Disc Golf, Bocce Ball Courts

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Food for Sale

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop, Vending Machine

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Activities: Running/Jogging

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Recreation Class Catalog

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Police Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Little or None