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Municipal Offices Closed Presidents Day Feb. 15; Waste Services Unaffected by Holiday

Archived News Release: February 10, 2016 - ​Ann Arbor's municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court, will be closed in observation of Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Ann Arbor's trash and recycling collection programs will provide services without interruption on the holiday Monday and throughout the week. Safety services and utility operations will maintain 24-hour schedules throughout.

For information on the city's solid waste services, please visit www.a2gov.org/recycle.

Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation will offer extended hours and the following programs during the week:

Skate to romantic tunes on Valentine's Day

Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena will have open skating Sunday, Feb. 14 3:15–5:30 p.m. Listen to love songs while you skate! Address: 2751 Packard Road adjacent to Cobblestone Farm. Phone: 734.794.6234.

Swim inside!
Mack Indoor Pool is offering extended open swim hours during the winter break for Ann Arbor Public Schools. Address:  715 Brooks St. inside Ann Arbor Open School. Phone: 734.794.6237.

Extended Hours Feb. 15–19 —

  • Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (4 lanes available for lap swim).

  • Monday-Friday, 4:30–6:30 p.m. (2 lanes available for lap swim).

  • Monday-Thursday, 8–9:30 p.m. (4 lanes available for lap swim).

Ice skating during the Ann Arbor Public School Winter break

Veterans Memorial Indoor Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Road. 734.794.6235.
Skating offerings next week —

  • Feb. 15, 11:10 a.m.–1 p.m.

  • Feb. 16, 11 a.m.­–2:45 p.m.

  • Feb. 17, 11:10 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

  • Feb. 18, 11 a.m.­1 p.m.

  • Feb. 19, 10 a.m.­–1 p.m.

Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Road. 734.794.6234.

Feb. 15 - 19, noon - 2 p.m.

Park Stewardship Workday, Monday, Feb. 15, 1–3 p.m. at Foxfire West Nature Area.
Get outdoors for Washington's Birthday! Take advantage of this winter opportunity to explore and improve one of Ann Arbor's special wetlands, usually inaccessible in warm months. Volunteers will help restore this area by using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs. Meet at the park entrance off Birchwood Drive.  Please wear sturdy shoes good for wet ground or snow, and dress in layers. All minors must present a completed release form (available from Natural Area Preservation), and should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools, snacks, and know-how provided.

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Media Contact Information

Robert Kellar
Communications Specialist
734.794.6000 ext. 41524
[email protected]


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