The Veterans Memorial Park Pool will open Memorial Day weekend, May 28, features a fan-shaped, zero-depth area with a “raindrop,” interactive water play apparatus, a wheelchair access ramp and a 125-foot waterslide. Minimum height requirement for use of the slide is 42 inches. We offer lounge chairs, picnic area, tennis courts and a shaded deck area.
PUBLIC SWIMMING
May 28 - June 10
Saturdays & Sundays; Noon - 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday; 3:30 - 8 p.m.
June 11 - September 5
Adult Lap Swimming, Monday-Friday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Public Swimming, Monday-Friday, 1-8 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, Noon - 8 p.m.
Tot Splash (for children 7 years of age and younger when accompanied by an adult) Monday-Friday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Tunes at Two - Swim, Relax and Jam. We plan to play music from 2-4 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Deep End Test
All children ages 11 and under must pass the deep end test before being allowed to swim in the deep end. To pass the deep end test, the swimmer must swim 50 meters (down and back in the lap lane) using freestyle or front crawl technique without touching or stopping, and then tread water for 1 minute in the deep end.
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Group lessons are offered for children from the age of 6 months up. Class size is limited. Ability requirements must be honored unless prior
instructor approval is granted. Registration will be accepted for any instructional swim class at any of the city pools during any public swim
time, by phone or online at a2gov.org/parksregister beginning April 4.
Class information
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
Our swim team provides an introduction to team competitive swimming, basic skill development and a strengthening program for more advanced swimmers. We provide an opportunity to compete in up to six swim meets and an area-wide conference meet through the Washtenaw Interclub Swimming Conference. Join us for a registration and informational session on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 pm in the Vets Park meeting room. This team is open to anyone ages 5-17 years old who can swim at least one length of the pool (front crawl). Swimmers with special needs are encouraged to join. Practices are Monday through Friday mornings. Meets are held Saturday mornings. We offer five practice groups between 7 a.m. and noon starting the week of June 13 and ending the last week of July. Registration begins April 4, and the per-child fee is $125, resident; $150, nonresident. $10 discount for multichild registrations.
Practice times
Ages 8 & under: 9:15 - 10 a.m.
Ages 9 - 10: 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
or 11 a.m. - noon
Ages 11 - 17: 7 - 8:30 a.m.
or 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.
* Schedule subject to changeLinkROOM RENTALS
The Veterans Memorial Park meeting room is available to rent year-round. The room is approximately 718 square feet with a small refrigerator, 65” TV,
speakers, connections for laptops, video and other portable devices. The room room features eight tables (6 feet x 2.5 feet) and 50 chairs. Fees are $40/per hour, resident; and $50/per hour, nonresident (one hour minimum rental). Please email Bill Meeks;
[email protected]
Indoor Ice Rink
The ice rink is closed for the season and will re-open in September 2022.
Our facilities COVID-19 Point of Contact is Bill Meeks. Please contact her at [email protected] or 734.794.6235 regarding questions or concerns with COVID-19 related issues. We will continue to update our COVID-related webpage with new information. Staff will review any new orders or recommendation and adjust process if possible.
Veterans Memorial Park
For more information about the park including amenities, parking, and so much more, please visit
Veterans Memorial Park.
