2019 summer program registration is openThe City of Ann Arbor is happy to offer an online registration system for our Parks and Recreation programs; as well as for our park reservations and much more.
The 2019 Activity Guide (PDF) featuring swimming and golf lessons as well as volunteer opportunities, mermaid classes, Ann Arbor Farmers Market events, cultural arts activities and more .
Please see the how to guide (PDF) to set up your account.
Use Rec 1 Registration System to log into the system and register. To verify your resident or nonresident status you can check using our online Residency Website.
The system will also draw directly from the c ity's property tax data to determine residency status. As a reminder, resident rates are for individuals or families residing in a dwelling for which taxes are paid to the City of Ann Arbor.
The integration between REC1 and the city's property tax data is very specific regarding how addresses are written. Due to variations in addresses, the system may occasionally identify a resident as a non-resident. The city recommends using US Postal Service Standards for Street Names, Numeric Street Names, Directional information and Street Suffix Abbreviations when entering addresses into the Parks & Rec registration system. If you continue to have a residency issue, please verify the address using the city's Online Tax Data service. For additional assistance, please contact customer service 734.794.6230 for help before checking out.
If you are a scholarship recipient, you cannot register online. We ask that you call our customer service office at 734.794.6230 and speak to a staff member that will walk you through the registration process over the phone.
Can people bathe and swim in water containing PFAS?
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services MDHHS has issued a “Do Not Eat Fish” advisory for the Huron River and advises people and their pets to avoid foam on the Huron River. Foam can have much higher amounts of PFAS than the water, and swallowing foam with PFAS could be a health risk. Swimming or bathing in water containing PFAS is not a health concern because the amount of PFAS is typically low compared to the foam. Although swallowing PFAS is the main way to get it in your body, an accidental swallow of river or lake water is not a health concern. Although, current science indicates PFAS does not move easily through the skin, it’s best to rinse off foam, including family pets, after contact and bathe or shower after the day’s outdoor activities. None of this information changes recommendations for people’s water used at home. The City of Ann Arbor is exploring the installation of hand-rinsing stations in close proximity to the city’s canoe liveries this summer. These will be in addition to hand-washing facilities available in public restrooms at the liveries.
Visit the PFAS webpage for additional information.
Lyme disease transmission has been confirmed in Washtenaw County.
Learn more about ticks, Lyme disease, and prevention by visiting the Washtenaw County Health Department.
There's so much to do in the Ann Arbor Parks
There is so much to do and see with City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. Ann Arbor’s 159 parks and 15 parks facilities play host to a variety of amenities and activities for all ages, abilities, and interests. Find your own idea of fun and visit a park or facility today! Below is a list of Ann Arbor parks and addresses. If there isn't a particular street address associated with the property, we have listed the streets you can find the park between.
The City of Ann Arbor is proud to offer many types of features in our parks. The vast majority have nature and play areas, picnic tables, and walking trails. Listed below are some other popular types of park features the city offers and in which parks they can be found.
