A beach in Independence Lake County Park has closed due to high E. coli levels.

Independence Lake beach has closed for the second time this month due to elevated E. coli levels.

Elevated levels of E. coli were detected during routine sampling at Independence Lake beach in Washtenaw County.

A new nature preserve has opened to the public.

Washtenaw County Parks' summer attractions will open in late June.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Doors to the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center will reopen on Tuesday. Only members will be allowed to use the facility, according to a release by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The weight room, cardio room, track and gymnasium will have individual capacity limits. The recreation center will have limited hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for extra cleaning. The Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center is at 2960 Washtenaw Ave.