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Optimist Park

4.3(317)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 317 reviews (Google rating)Park
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Optimist Park is a park at 1400 Whipple St in Port Huron, MI, open daily from undefined.

Address
1400 Whipple St, Port Huron, MI 48060
Hours today
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About Optimist Park

Optimist Park is at 1400 Whipple St in Port Huron, MI. Its listed amenities include a basketball court, a skateboard area, and a children’s play area with swings and slides. These give the park several distinct uses, from basketball and skateboarding to playground visits. Children and dogs are welcome, and picnic tables are available for visitors bringing a meal. The park is also specifically listed as suitable for picnics.

For accessibility, Optimist Park has both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 317 reviews. The combination of play equipment, sports areas, and picnic tables is the main feature of the available listing: visitors can choose between playground time, court activities, skateboarding, or a picnic at the same park.

Known for

  • Play area with swings and slides
  • Basketball court and skateboard area
  • Picnic tables
  • Dogs welcome
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 9 of 100, 7a: 12 of 100, 8a: 16 of 100, 9a: 15 of 100, 10a: 18 of 100, 11a: 26 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 56 of 100, 2p: 66 of 100, 3p: 70 of 100, 4p: 69 of 100, 5p: 60 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 44 of 100, 8p: 35 of 100, 9p: 35 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Tue

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 20 of 100, 7a: 24 of 100, 8a: 23 of 100, 9a: 18 of 100, 10a: 16 of 100, 11a: 20 of 100, 12p: 33 of 100, 1p: 38 of 100, 2p: 49 of 100, 3p: 47 of 100, 4p: 52 of 100, 5p: 40 of 100, 6p: 35 of 100, 7p: 32 of 100, 8p: 33 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Wed

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 26 of 100, 7a: 29 of 100, 8a: 33 of 100, 9a: 29 of 100, 10a: 24 of 100, 11a: 24 of 100, 12p: 27 of 100, 1p: 32 of 100, 2p: 40 of 100, 3p: 52 of 100, 4p: 63 of 100, 5p: 61 of 100, 6p: 50 of 100, 7p: 36 of 100, 8p: 21 of 100, 9p: 15 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Thu

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 21 of 100, 7a: 16 of 100, 8a: 18 of 100, 9a: 20 of 100, 10a: 30 of 100, 11a: 36 of 100, 12p: 49 of 100, 1p: 53 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 56 of 100, 4p: 63 of 100, 5p: 66 of 100, 6p: 64 of 100, 7p: 56 of 100, 8p: 36 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Fri

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 7 of 100, 7a: 7 of 100, 8a: 12 of 100, 9a: 16 of 100, 10a: 27 of 100, 11a: 32 of 100, 12p: 46 of 100, 1p: 56 of 100, 2p: 66 of 100, 3p: 72 of 100, 4p: 64 of 100, 5p: 67 of 100, 6p: 67 of 100, 7p: 64 of 100, 8p: 52 of 100, 9p: 35 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Sat

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 9 of 100, 7a: 9 of 100, 8a: 12 of 100, 9a: 16 of 100, 10a: 26 of 100, 11a: 33 of 100, 12p: 36 of 100, 1p: 44 of 100, 2p: 44 of 100, 3p: 49 of 100, 4p: 47 of 100, 5p: 53 of 100, 6p: 52 of 100, 7p: 50 of 100, 8p: 38 of 100, 9p: 35 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Sun

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 7 of 100, 7a: 7 of 100, 8a: 16 of 100, 9a: 21 of 100, 10a: 27 of 100, 11a: 32 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 49 of 100, 2p: 69 of 100, 3p: 81 of 100, 4p: 100 of 100, 5p: 90 of 100, 6p: 81 of 100, 7p: 64 of 100, 8p: 44 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

318 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★201
  • 4★62
  • 3★30
  • 2★10
  • 1★15

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • skate park×21
  • playground×19
  • park for kids×5
  • basketball court×4
  • scooter riding×3
  • vandalized×2
  • park updates×2
  • safe environment×2
  • accessible swings×2
  • accessible playground×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Nice little park to take the kids to ride bikes/scooters.”

    — Emily Duncan, March 24, 2026 · google

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Is Optimist Park open on Mondays?
Yes — Optimist Park is open Monday from undefined to undefined.
Where is Optimist Park?
Optimist Park is at 1400 Whipple St, Port Huron, MI 48060.

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