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County Farm Park
4.8(1,194)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1194 reviews (Google rating)
Park
County Farm Park at 2230 Platt Rd in Ann Arbor, MI brings together wooded areas, fitness trails, gardens, and playgrounds. Hiking is among its activities, with kid-friendly hikes listed among its features. The playground facilities include slides and swings, and the park welcomes both children and dogs. These features provide options for a visit centered on walking, play, or time in the gardens. For meals and gatherings outdoors, the park has picnic pavilions, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. It is listed as suitable for picnics and children’s birthday gatherings, and public restrooms are available. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. County Farm Park has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,194 reviews.
Argo Nature Area
4.8(1,112)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1112 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Argo Nature Area is a riverfront park on Long Shr Dr in Ann Arbor, MI, with options for spending time on the water or following trails on land. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals are available, and the park has a boat launch. Biking and hiking trails round out the activities, including hikes identified as kid-friendly. The combination of river access and trails gives visitors several ways to plan a visit without focusing solely on boating. The park welcomes children and dogs, and picnic tables provide a place to stop for a meal. Public restrooms are available, along with free parking in a lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking; the provided information does not specify trail accessibility. For visitors comparing local parks, Argo Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,112 reviews.
Lillie Park South
4.6(907)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 907 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Lillie Park South at 4365 Platt Rd in Ann Arbor, MI combines a lake and two ponds with a boardwalk, sports fields, and trails surfaced in asphalt, wood chips, and limestone. Hiking is among the park’s activities, and kid-friendly hikes are listed among its features. Dogs are welcome, giving visitors another option for spending time outdoors alongside the park’s water features and trail network. For picnics and family gatherings, the park has picnic tables, a barbecue grill, and a children’s play area with slides and swings. It also welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Public restrooms are available, including a wheelchair-accessible restroom; the entrance and designated parking are also wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking are listed. On Google, Lillie Park South has a 4.6-star rating from 907 reviews.
Island Park
4.6(751)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 751 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Island Park is a riverside recreation space at 1420 Island Dr in Ann Arbor, MI. Picnic areas, tables, and barbecue grills support outdoor meals, while walking paths and hiking opportunities offer ways to spend time beyond the picnic area. The park welcomes children and dogs, and its listed activities include kid-friendly hikes. A playground with slides and swings adds another option for children, and the park is also listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Practical amenities include public restrooms and free parking, with both an on-site lot and street parking listed. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Together, the riverside setting, picnic facilities, paths, and play equipment provide several options for a visit, whether the plan is a walk, a picnic, or time at the playground.
Bandemer Nature Area
4.6(714)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 714 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Bandemer Nature Area is a riverfront park at 1352 Lake Shore Dr in Ann Arbor, MI. Trails, picnic facilities, and access to activities such as fishing and canoeing are its main features. Hiking is among the listed activities, with kid-friendly hikes available, and the park welcomes both children and dogs. Cycling lanes are also listed among its amenities, adding another option for spending time outdoors alongside the river. For a picnic visit, the park provides picnic tables and a barbecue grill, as well as a public restroom. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible, though the provided information does not specify trail accessibility. Bandemer Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 714 reviews.
Barton Nature Area
4.7(621)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 621 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Barton Nature Area is a river park at 1010 W Huron River Dr in Ann Arbor, MI. Its trails pass through meadow, forest, and marsh, with hiking and picnicking among the park’s listed activities. The mix of habitats gives the park a setting that includes both wooded areas and open meadow alongside wetland terrain. Some areas are accessible only by boat, so not every part of the park can be reached on foot. For a land-based visit, the park has a free parking lot and picnic tables. Dogs and children are welcome, and kid-friendly hikes are among its listed features. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible; the provided information does not establish whether the trails are wheelchair accessible. Barton Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 621 reviews.
Bird Hills Nature Area
4.7(578)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 578 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Bird Hills Nature Area is the largest park in Ann Arbor, MI, covering 161 acres at 1850 Newport Rd. Its hilly green space includes unpaved woodland hiking trails, with hiking central to what the park offers. The combination of wooded trails and hills defines the setting: this is a place for walking on unpaved ground rather than following a paved park route. Dogs and children are welcome, and the park lists kid-friendly hikes among its features. A free parking lot is available. For visitors planning around access needs, the listed attributes indicate that there is no wheelchair-accessible entrance; the hilly terrain and unpaved trails are also important details to consider. Bird Hills Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 578 reviews.
West Park
4.5(412)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 412 reviews (Google rating)
Park
West Park at 215 Chapin St in Ann Arbor, MI brings together outdoor recreation facilities, walking paths and an open-air stage. The park has basketball and tennis courts, along with a baseball field, giving visitors several options for sports in one place. Walking paths provide another way to spend time outdoors, while picnic tables support visits centered on a meal rather than a game. The mix of courts, paths and picnic space accommodates different uses within the same park. Children are welcome, and the play area includes playground slides and swings. Dogs are welcome as well. For visitors arriving by car, both a free parking lot and free street parking are listed. The park also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. These features make West Park an option for outings that combine play, sports, walking or a picnic in Ann Arbor, MI.
Buhr Park
4.6(364)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 364 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Buhr Park at 2751 Packard St in Ann Arbor, MI brings together an open-air ice arena, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and picnic spaces equipped with grills. These facilities support year-round activities, with options for sports, hiking, and time at the picnic tables. The park’s mix of recreation areas gives visitors several ways to plan a visit, whether the focus is a game, a walk, or a picnic. For children, Buhr Park has a play area with slides and swings, along with kid-friendly hiking opportunities. It is also listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Practical amenities include public restrooms and a free parking lot, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. On Google, the park has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 364 reviews.
Burns Park
4.7(173)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 173 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Burns Park at 1300 Baldwin Ave in Ann Arbor, MI combines sports facilities, a children’s play area, and picnic amenities. The park has a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts, giving visitors several options for outdoor recreation. Its playground includes slides and swings, and the park welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Dogs are welcome as well. For picnics, Burns Park provides tables and a barbecue grill. These amenities support a visit centered on a meal as well as time on the courts, field, or playground. A public restroom is available, and the park has both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Burns Park has a Google rating of 4.7 from 173 reviews. Together, the listed facilities cover play, sports, and outdoor gatherings at one Ann Arbor, MI address.

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County Farm Park

4.8(1,194)· Google

Park

County Farm Park at 2230 Platt Rd in Ann Arbor, MI brings together wooded areas, fitness trails, gardens, and playgrounds. Hiking is among its activities, with kid-friendly hikes listed among its features. The playground facilities include slides and swings, and the park welcomes both children and dogs. These features provide options for a visit centered on walking, play, or time in the gardens. For meals and gatherings outdoors, the park has picnic pavilions, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. It is listed as suitable for picnics and children’s birthday gatherings, and public restrooms are available. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. County Farm Park has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,194 reviews.

Argo Nature Area

4.8(1,112)· Google

Park

Argo Nature Area is a riverfront park on Long Shr Dr in Ann Arbor, MI, with options for spending time on the water or following trails on land. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals are available, and the park has a boat launch. Biking and hiking trails round out the activities, including hikes identified as kid-friendly. The combination of river access and trails gives visitors several ways to plan a visit without focusing solely on boating. The park welcomes children and dogs, and picnic tables provide a place to stop for a meal. Public restrooms are available, along with free parking in a lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking; the provided information does not specify trail accessibility. For visitors comparing local parks, Argo Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,112 reviews.

Lillie Park South

4.6(907)· Google

Park

Lillie Park South at 4365 Platt Rd in Ann Arbor, MI combines a lake and two ponds with a boardwalk, sports fields, and trails surfaced in asphalt, wood chips, and limestone. Hiking is among the park’s activities, and kid-friendly hikes are listed among its features. Dogs are welcome, giving visitors another option for spending time outdoors alongside the park’s water features and trail network. For picnics and family gatherings, the park has picnic tables, a barbecue grill, and a children’s play area with slides and swings. It also welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Public restrooms are available, including a wheelchair-accessible restroom; the entrance and designated parking are also wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking are listed. On Google, Lillie Park South has a 4.6-star rating from 907 reviews.

Island Park

4.6(751)· Google

Park

Island Park is a riverside recreation space at 1420 Island Dr in Ann Arbor, MI. Picnic areas, tables, and barbecue grills support outdoor meals, while walking paths and hiking opportunities offer ways to spend time beyond the picnic area. The park welcomes children and dogs, and its listed activities include kid-friendly hikes. A playground with slides and swings adds another option for children, and the park is also listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Practical amenities include public restrooms and free parking, with both an on-site lot and street parking listed. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Together, the riverside setting, picnic facilities, paths, and play equipment provide several options for a visit, whether the plan is a walk, a picnic, or time at the playground.

Bandemer Nature Area

4.6(714)· Google

Park

Bandemer Nature Area is a riverfront park at 1352 Lake Shore Dr in Ann Arbor, MI. Trails, picnic facilities, and access to activities such as fishing and canoeing are its main features. Hiking is among the listed activities, with kid-friendly hikes available, and the park welcomes both children and dogs. Cycling lanes are also listed among its amenities, adding another option for spending time outdoors alongside the river. For a picnic visit, the park provides picnic tables and a barbecue grill, as well as a public restroom. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible, though the provided information does not specify trail accessibility. Bandemer Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 714 reviews.

Barton Nature Area

4.7(621)· Google

Park

Barton Nature Area is a river park at 1010 W Huron River Dr in Ann Arbor, MI. Its trails pass through meadow, forest, and marsh, with hiking and picnicking among the park’s listed activities. The mix of habitats gives the park a setting that includes both wooded areas and open meadow alongside wetland terrain. Some areas are accessible only by boat, so not every part of the park can be reached on foot. For a land-based visit, the park has a free parking lot and picnic tables. Dogs and children are welcome, and kid-friendly hikes are among its listed features. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible; the provided information does not establish whether the trails are wheelchair accessible. Barton Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 621 reviews.

Bird Hills Nature Area

4.7(578)· Google

Park

Bird Hills Nature Area is the largest park in Ann Arbor, MI, covering 161 acres at 1850 Newport Rd. Its hilly green space includes unpaved woodland hiking trails, with hiking central to what the park offers. The combination of wooded trails and hills defines the setting: this is a place for walking on unpaved ground rather than following a paved park route. Dogs and children are welcome, and the park lists kid-friendly hikes among its features. A free parking lot is available. For visitors planning around access needs, the listed attributes indicate that there is no wheelchair-accessible entrance; the hilly terrain and unpaved trails are also important details to consider. Bird Hills Nature Area has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 578 reviews.

West Park

4.5(412)· Google

Park

West Park at 215 Chapin St in Ann Arbor, MI brings together outdoor recreation facilities, walking paths and an open-air stage. The park has basketball and tennis courts, along with a baseball field, giving visitors several options for sports in one place. Walking paths provide another way to spend time outdoors, while picnic tables support visits centered on a meal rather than a game. The mix of courts, paths and picnic space accommodates different uses within the same park. Children are welcome, and the play area includes playground slides and swings. Dogs are welcome as well. For visitors arriving by car, both a free parking lot and free street parking are listed. The park also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. These features make West Park an option for outings that combine play, sports, walking or a picnic in Ann Arbor, MI.

Buhr Park

4.6(364)· Google

Park

Buhr Park at 2751 Packard St in Ann Arbor, MI brings together an open-air ice arena, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and picnic spaces equipped with grills. These facilities support year-round activities, with options for sports, hiking, and time at the picnic tables. The park’s mix of recreation areas gives visitors several ways to plan a visit, whether the focus is a game, a walk, or a picnic. For children, Buhr Park has a play area with slides and swings, along with kid-friendly hiking opportunities. It is also listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Practical amenities include public restrooms and a free parking lot, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. On Google, the park has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 364 reviews.

Burns Park

4.7(173)· Google

Park

Burns Park at 1300 Baldwin Ave in Ann Arbor, MI combines sports facilities, a children’s play area, and picnic amenities. The park has a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts, giving visitors several options for outdoor recreation. Its playground includes slides and swings, and the park welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Dogs are welcome as well. For picnics, Burns Park provides tables and a barbecue grill. These amenities support a visit centered on a meal as well as time on the courts, field, or playground. A public restroom is available, and the park has both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Burns Park has a Google rating of 4.7 from 173 reviews. Together, the listed facilities cover play, sports, and outdoor gatherings at one Ann Arbor, MI address.