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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.
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.
Ann Arbor’s Buhr Park Pool closes abruptly after staff test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Buhr Park Pool closes abruptly after staff test positive for COVID-19Officials wrote it is unlikely that COVID-19-positive employees were in close contact with general visitors to the pool.
Ann Arbor’s outdoor pools to close early due to staff shortages, mechanical issues
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s outdoor pools to close early due to staff shortages, mechanical issues“Due to staffing challenges and ongoing mechanical issues, staff will be altering the end of the summer schedule for the outdoor pools,” said the City of Ann Arbor in an emailed update.
Increased capacity among new changes coming to Ann Arbor public pools June 14
Read full article: Increased capacity among new changes coming to Ann Arbor public pools June 14Starting June 14, capacity will be increased at Ann Arbor’s Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial public pools, the city announced Friday.
Ann Arbor public pools to maintain limited capacity through Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Ann Arbor public pools to maintain limited capacity through Memorial Day weekendBuhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools will be updating their operating procedures for the summer following recent announcements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
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:
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.
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.
City of Ann Arbor closes ice rinks for three weeks
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor closes ice rinks for three weeksANN ARBOR – The City of Ann Arbor announced Monday the Buhr Park and Veterans Park ice arenas will be closed effective immediately for three weeks, in accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' newest emergency order. Although Buhr Park Ice Arena is outdoors, and the order focuses on indoor gathering places, the rule still applies. “Since there is not an exemption for outdoor rinks in the order, both rinks will be closed during this time,” read the city’s website. “We will continue to evaluate the orders; and our goal is to reopen both rinks once permitted.”✉ Like what you’re reading? pic.twitter.com/y0c9Q7kQ3i — Ann Arbor Parks Rec (@A2Parks) November 16, 2020In addition to ice rinks, the three-week pause includes the closure of high schools, colleges, casinos, bowling alleys, indoor dining, bingo halls, arcades and indoor waterparks.
Skate to country tunes tonight at Ann Arbor’s Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena
Read full article: Skate to country tunes tonight at Ann Arbor’s Buhr Outdoor Ice ArenaANN ARBOR – Lace up your skates and get ready to sing along to your favorite country songs this evening at Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena. Country Music Night is kicking off Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation’s Funky Frosty Fridays series. The event runs from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Skate rentals are $3. Upcoming Frunky Frosty Fridays include:Jan. 3: Boy Band NightFeb. 7: K-Pop NightMar.