Recreation Programs at Palmer Park

Bike Rides
Thursdays, 6pm
May 1 - October 30, 2025
Enjoy riding (weather permitting) with a fun group of ­cyclists around the periphery of the park, through the neighborhoods of Palmer Park Apartment District, the Golf Club neighborhood, Ferndale, New Center, Boston Edison, and more.

Henry Ford II leads cyclists on a spirited "fitness pace" of 10-15mph and tries to keep it to just one hour each week.

Location: Meet up in front of Splash Park/Community House.

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Tennis Academy
TIMES on REGISTER SITE
Summer 2025 classes are full!

Learn to play tennis! 
Excellent and affordable instruction for young people  in multiple skill levels.
 
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T’ai Chi
Tuesdays, 7pm
May 20 - September 2, 2025
​T’ai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Medical research has found evidence that t’ai chi is helpful for improving balance and for general psychological health. 

Peter Guenther teaches outdoor classes. All levels welcome to join us.

​Location: Lawn at the northwest corner of Palmer Park at Pontchartrain and 7 Mile, just west of the Police Station

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Youth Disc Golf
Wednesdays, 5pm
June 25 - August 27, 2025​​
With the growing popularity of disc golf and the installation of the Jr. Disc Golf Course at Palmer Park, we are excited to introduce FREE YOUTH DISC GOLF instruction. Disc golf—also referred to as frisbee golf—is a low impact sport for all skill levels.  We encourage girls and boys to come out and learn how to play this fun sport.  

Location: Class meets behind the Community House at the 1st tee pad for the Jr. Disc Golf Course.

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Handball Courts

​Commissioned in 1950, Palmer Park's historic Handball Courts reopened officially in October 2018, will now allow not only great play, but will also provide a place for current handball and racquetball players to "play the game forward."

Location: The courts are located just west of Woodward Ave. and north of McNichols, just behind the tennis courts. Park on Merrill Plaisance or Woodward Ave. ONLY.
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Outdoor Yoga
Saturdays, 9am
May 31 - August 30, 2025
Outdoor yoga classes return to Palmer Park  for all skill levels on Saturday mornings. 

Location: Lawn near Community House on Merrill Plaisance between McNichols and 7 Mile Road on west side of the Park.
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Splash Park
12-8pm all summer
Generally opens Memorial Day Weekend

​The Palmer Park Splash Park is motion-censored and will be programmed to turn on automatically and shut off throughout the summer months. 

Location: Merrill Plaisance between McNichols and 7 Mile Road on west side of the Park.
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Basketball Youth Conditioning/Adult Classes
Saturdays, 9am
June 7 - August 30, 2025
​​HomeCourt is a nonprofit organization that provides no-cost to parents programming, coaching and mentorship to local youth leveraging the game of Basketball in public spaces.

Location: Palmer Park Basketball Court on Merrill Plaisance, just south of the Community House. 

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Disc Golf Course

This 18 hole course is at the south end of Palmer Park, close to where the former back nine of the public course was once located. And our all new Beginner's Course is near the Community House/Splash Pad.

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Fitness Walking
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm
June 30 - August 30, 2025
We look forward to another fun and healthy 2025 walking season around the park, with our friend, Sharon Gamblin as walking lead.

Location: Meet up in front of Splash Park/Community House.

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NEW! Chair Yoga
Saturdays, 10:30am
May 31 - August 30, 2025
​ADULTS ONLY
Palmer Park now offers chair yoga for adults who cannot stand for long periods of time. Come and stretch with us and find your balance!

Location: Alongside the Community House on Merrill Plaisance between McNichols and 7 Mile Road on west side of the Park.
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Fitness Equipment Instruction
Mondays, 6pm
June 2 - August 25, 2025​​
Looking for more variety in your workout at the park? If so, come join our instructor at the fitness equipment to learn how to use the equipment properly and get the most out of your workout.  

Location: The fitness equipment pad is located between Lake Frances and the Tennis Courts.

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