Recreation

In this area, we’re passionate about our vocations and our avocations. The recreational opportunities abound – skating, swimming pools, challenging golf course, hiking trails and a variety of water sports. You’ll find your passion here.

Local Recreation Departments
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed
Chelsea Recreation
Milan Parks and Recreation
Saline Recreation Center
Ypsilanti Township Recreation
Ypsilanti Parks and Recreation

Golf Courses
The Ann Arbor region is blessed with well-manicured, challenging golf courses. From city-owned to university-owned to members only, you’ll find a course to fit your game.

Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Country Club
Barton Hills Country Club
Earhart Par 3
Georgetown Country Club
Hickory Sticks Golf Course
Huron Hills Golf Course
Lake Forest Golf Club and Practice Center
Leslie Park Golf Course
Stonebridge Golf Club
Travis Pointe Country Club
U-M Golf Course

Chelsea
Pierce Lake Golf Course
Reddeman Farms Golf Club

Dexter
Hudson Mills Metropark Golf Course

Saline
Brookside Golf Course
Rustic Glen Golf Course

Whitmore Lake
Rolling Meadows
Links at Whitmore Lake

Ypsilanti
Eagle Crest Golf Club
Green Oaks Golf Course
Hickory Creek Golf Course
Pine View Golf Course
Washtenaw Country Club

Parks
Beautiful riverside parks line the banks of the Huron River as it meanders through the area. In addition, the region has a petting farm, a science center, and numerous parks ideal for hiking, picnicking and family gatherings.

Ann Arbor
Argo Park
Buhr Park
County Farm Park
Dominos Petting Farm
Fuller Park
Gallup Park
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Montibeller Park
Osborne Mill Preserve
Parker Mill
U-M Nichols Arboretum
Veterans Memorial Park
West Park

Chelsea
Cavanaugh Lake
Waterloo Recreation Area

Dexter
Delhi Metropark
Dexter-Huron Metropark
Hudson Mills Metropark
Independence Lake County Park
Pinckney State Recreation Area

Manchester
Park Lyndon
Sharon Hills Preserve
Sharon Mills Park
Carr Park

Milan
Wilson Park
Sanford Park

Saline
Mill Pond Park
Curtiss Park

Whitmore Lake
Independence Lake

Ypsilanti
Ford Lake Park
Frog Island Park
North Bay Park
Recreation Park
Riverside Park
Riverside Park
Rolling Hills County Park

Skating Rinks
The city of Ann Arbor has several outdoor skating rinks open to the public. The region is also home to the Ann Arbor Ice Cube, Michigan's premier ice and fitness facility. The Cube boasts three superior skating surfaces, and provides year-round recreation and training for individuals of all ages and skill levels.

Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Ice Cube
Buhr Park Pool & Ice Arena
Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena
Yost Ice Arena

Chelsea
Arctic Coliseum Ice Arena

Pools
Swimming in this region is huge. City owned pools abound and there are several private swim clubs to choose from. World-class swimming and diving teams compete in the natatoriums of Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan.

Ann Arbor - Indoor
Ann Arbor YMCA
Mack Pool
University of Michigan Central Campus Recreation Building
University of Michigan Intramural Sports Building
University of Michigan North Campus Recreation Building
Washtenaw Recreation Center

Ann Arbor - Outdoor
Buhr Park
Fuller Pool
Veterans Memorial Park

Chelsea
Chelsea Community Hospital Health and Fitness Center
Charles S. Cameron Pool

Dexter
Dexter Community Pool

Saline
Saline Recreation Complex

Ypsilanti
Eastern Michigan University Club Pool
Eastern Michigan University Michael H. Jones Natatorium Pool
Rutherford Municipal Pool