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Construction expected to start next week on Ann Arbor park playground
Read full article: Construction expected to start next week on Ann Arbor park playgroundAnn Arbor Parks & Recreation announced that the park’s playground would be undergoing improvements and expansion construction starting the week of July 24.
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation offering guided walks with new hiking program
Read full article: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation offering guided walks with new hiking programStarting June 6, hikers can meet with staff to go on 2-3 mile hikes at selected parks around Tree Town, officials shared in a notice.
Hey job seekers! Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is hiring
Read full article: Hey job seekers! Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is hiringThe City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation department is looking to fill several part-time and full-time positions for summer camps, city pools, golf courses, canoe liveries, parks and the water treatment plant.
Survey: Ann Arbor’s Leslie Park to get new pavilion but where should it go?
Read full article: Survey: Ann Arbor’s Leslie Park to get new pavilion but where should it go?Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation (Parks & Rec) is asking locals to help pick out the location of a new pavilion through an online community survey.
Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena now open in Ann Arbor after warm fall weather
Read full article: Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena now open in Ann Arbor after warm fall weatherAnn Arbor Parks & Recreation announced on the arena’s website that warm temperatures are delaying the opening of the ice arena to Saturday, Nov. 19.
Volunteer with Ann Arbor’s GIVE365 at a spooktackular event on the Huron River
Read full article: Volunteer with Ann Arbor’s GIVE365 at a spooktackular event on the Huron RiverEvery year, area residents are invited to paddle around Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park pond to play games and collect candy from themed stations.
Ann Arbor: ‘No recreational limitations’ for activities on Huron River due to chemical spill
Read full article: Ann Arbor: ‘No recreational limitations’ for activities on Huron River due to chemical spillThere is no danger to those engaging in recreational activities on the Huron River at this time, said Ann Arbor officials.
Ann Arbor’s outdoor Buhr Park Ice Arena to end skating season early due to staffing diffculties
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s outdoor Buhr Park Ice Arena to end skating season early due to staffing diffcultiesThe Packard Road ice arena is ending its season early this year due to a lack of staff and operational challenges, according to an email from Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation officials.
Active duty service members, veterans can enjoy free activities in Ann Arbor parks on Thursday
Read full article: Active duty service members, veterans can enjoy free activities in Ann Arbor parks on ThursdayVeterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy several recreational activities in Ann Arbor on Veterans Day.
Ann Arbor canoe liveries now open daily for boat rentals, river trips
Read full article: Ann Arbor canoe liveries now open daily for boat rentals, river tripsArgo Park and Gallup Park canoe liveries are now open every day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. for boat rentals and river trips through September 6.
Construction on Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park Loop Trail to begin in April
Read full article: Construction on Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park Loop Trail to begin in AprilANN ARBOR – A section of the Gallup Park Loop Trail is in need of repair and will be under construction starting the first week of April. Work on the segment, between the canoe livery and the boat launch, is set to be completed in early June if weather permits. City staff will put up signs and barricades to direct trail users away from the work zone. Trail users riding, walking, cycling or commuting along the path are asked to follow the posted detour. “While the temporary closure is an inconvenience to users, the replacement of the pathway is intended to provide longer-term durability,” the city said in a news release.
Last chance to ice skate in Ann Arbor’s Buhr Park this weekend
Read full article: Last chance to ice skate in Ann Arbor’s Buhr Park this weekendSkaters enjoy Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena. ANN ARBOR – Spring officially kicks off on Monday and with the warmer weather comes the closure of the city’s only outdoor ice rink at Buhr Park. Meanwhile, Veterans Memorial Indoor Ice Arena has added some new skating timeslots. The new times added to the regular schedule are:Friday, March 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m.Saturday, March 27, 1-2 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Regular skating hours at Vets Park:
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation summer camp registration begins Monday
Read full article: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation summer camp registration begins MondayANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, the city of Ann Arbor will open registration for summer day camps at Argo and Gallup canoe liveries, Buhr Park Pool and Huron Hills Golf Course. Camps will begin in June and are hosted by Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. Argo River CampTeenage community members can spend the day exploring parts of the Huron River. Huron Hills Golf CourseYoung golfers from age 8 to 15-years-old can take part in two-week junior golf camps at the Huron Hills Golf Course. Camp hours: Monday-Thursday, 8-10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.Camp fees: $160 per two-week sessionHuron Hills Golf Course 3465 E. Huron River Dr.
Take a hike with these March Ann Arbor park walks
Read full article: Take a hike with these March Ann Arbor park walksANN ARBOR, Mich. – Looking to get out of the house but don’t quite know what to do? Every Saturday in March., the organization is hosting organized walks at parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Throughout March, featured walks will be held on:Participants can win Visit Every Park prizes from Parks & Rec, including frisbees, a walking club patch and a T-shirt, for walking at different numbers of parks. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not in their own household. After completing their walk, community members can take this survey and give feedback about the program.
City of Ann Arbor to open all three outdoor pools this summer
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor to open all three outdoor pools this summerANN ARBOR – The outdoor public pools at Fuller Park, Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park will be open this summer, the city of Ann Arbor announced in an email to its pool users on Tuesday. The city opened Fuller Park pool last summer at a very limited capacity for lap swimming to ensure social distancing while the Buhr and Vets pools remained closed. In order to provide safe programming this year, swim lessons and day camps will take place at designated pools. All three pools will be offering family spaces and lap lanes by reservation as well as bungee swimming opportunities at Fuller and Buhr. (City of Ann Arbor)Reservation systemAfter receiving considerable feedback over challenges with last year’s reservation system at Fuller Park Pool, the new system aims to improve user experience.
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation to host weekly walking club
Read full article: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation to host weekly walking clubGo on a socially distanced walk with Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. Happening weekly, the A2ParkWalks will happen at different parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Natural areas and paths are not cleared or salted so participants should consider carrying walking sticks/or poles, according to the A2ParkWalks website. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not their own household. AdWalkers are encouraged to take this survey after each walk and tag #a2parkwalks on their social media posts.
Veterans Memorial Park, Buhr Park ice arenas in Ann Arbor resume limited operations
Read full article: Veterans Memorial Park, Buhr Park ice arenas in Ann Arbor resume limited operationsANN ARBOR, Mich. – Veterans Memorial Park and Buhr Park ice arenas will reopen for limited operations this week, according to the City of Ann Arbor. Starting Wednesday, community members can register for instructional skating programs at the Veterans Memorial Park indoor arena. Open skate at the outdoor Buhr Park ice rink kicks off on Thursday. Buhr Park Ice Arena is at 2751 Packard Rd. Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena is at 2150 Jackson Ave.