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Lower Burns Park

Washtenaw County · Family-Friendly

Lower Burns Park

The quieter south side of the Burns Park corridor — larger lots, well-regarded AAPS schools, and walkable access to County Farm Park.

County Farm Park — 166-acre recreation park with ice rink and athletic fields Top-rated Pioneer and Tappan AAPS feeder schools Accessible southeast location with I-94 commuter convenience

Quick Facts

ZIP48104
CategoryFamily-Friendly
Platted1925
Main CorridorPackard St / Pittsfield Blvd / Platt Rd corridor
CountyWashtenaw County

At A Glance

Walkability55/100
Commute8 minutes to downtown Ann Arbor
InterstateI-94 via State St or Platt Rd, 2.5 miles south
VibeFamily-oriented, park-adjacent, well-schooled — Ann Arbor's steady-value southeast
Best ForFamilies prioritizing AAPS schools; buyers wanting Burns Park character at accessible prices; outdoor recreation enthusiasts

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Location

Lower Burns Park is located in southeast Ann Arbor, roughly bounded by Packard Street to the north, Pittsfield Boulevard to the south, Platt Road to the east, and the Burns Park neighborhood to the west. County Farm Park — Ann Arbor's largest recreation park — borders the neighborhood to the east. I-94 is accessible from State Street or Platt Road about 2 miles south.

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Character

Lower Burns Park has a quieter, more suburban feel than its northern neighbor Burns Park proper, with slightly larger lots and a higher proportion of post-WWII ranch and split-level homes alongside earlier Craftsman and Colonial Revival stock. The neighborhood is popular with families who prioritize the Ann Arbor Public Schools system and the outdoor recreation access provided by County Farm Park.

History

Lower Burns Park developed progressively through the 20th century as Ann Arbor expanded southeast. The area around County Farm Park was originally agricultural land associated with the Washtenaw County Farm and was converted to city parkland in the mid-20th century, anchoring the neighborhood's recreational character.

Schools

Elementary
Pittsfield Elementary School
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Middle
Tappan Middle School
Ann Arbor Public Schools
High
Pioneer High School
Ann Arbor Public Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Packard Street corridor — Casual dining, coffee, and neighborhood services (on corridor)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Michigan Medicine — U-M Health Hospital system (2 mi northwest)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HEREAnnArbor.