The City of Frankenmuth has several smaller parks scattered in neighborhoods and around the City.
Cross Park
Due to its location on Main St. just south of the city limits, Cross Park functions as a “gateway to the city”. The huge white cross, illuminated after dark, is a tribute to the religious background of the Frankenmuth community. Cross Park encompasses about 4 acres just north of the Dead Creek and south of Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland along M-83. The park property was developed for the U.S. bicentennial and the historic Wolkensdoefer Log House has been restored for historical education. Part of the park, including the log house, is currently leased out to the Frankenmuth Historical Association.
Eastgate Court
This open space is a grassy court for neighborhood use for the surrounding residential subdivision.
Genesee Park
This park occupies two-tenths of an acre and lies just north of Ardussi Ct. It serves the adjacent neighborhood with some play equipment and open grassy area.
Gunzenhausen Park
Nestled behind the Frankenmuth Methodist Church, this 2.5 acre park offers plenty of swings, playground equipment for children and a large open grass area for all types of activities.
Harlan Park
Is an undeveloped drainage swale that stretches behind residential properties on Harlan Ct., Tuscola Rd., and Craemer Dr.
Summergreen, Krafft & Vitany Parks
These three parks are very similar in features and close by each other in the northwest part of the City. These properties also serve as detention areas for storm water during large rain storms. The parks are designed to hold the excess water and release it slowly when the storm sewer system can accommodate it. These parks each have two entrances from the public streets, which are identified with sidewalks.
Sunburst Park
Featuring an open ball field and playground equipment, this 1.4 acre park serves the Sunburst neighborhood in the northeast quadrant of the City.
Wil Keineth Park
Named after the former City Manager, this park features play equipment, a sandbox, an open playfield. It is next to the City’s Department of Public Works near the corner of Schleier and Franklin Streets.
Willkommen Park
This park is an urban plaza featuring a memorial wall to the community’s war veterans. Benches invite pedestrians to escape the bustling streetscape and enjoy the beautiful landscape, fountain and sculpture. Willkommen Park is located on the southwest corner of Main and Tuscola, making it and ideal resting place for pedestrians strolling through the business district.
Zehnder Park
This 2
acre park runs between Flint St. and Main St. just north of
Jefferson St. It is the site of the
Frankenmuth Scout Building. On the Main St. side
of the park also lies the Woodcarver’s Pavilion. This
street-side plaza has hand-crafted wood carvings by the Frankenmuth
Woodcarvers Guild. The park also includes some playground equipment,
a ball field backstop and a basketball hoop.
