The best parks & outdoor spots in Ann Arbor

“From shaded woodland trails and bike loops to freshly renewed tennis courts and a legit splash of history at the old fountain and log cabin, Palmer Park is where Detroit breathes. Grab a friend, lap Lake Frances, then linger for community classes, pick-up hits, or impromptu chill time.”

From the Detroit newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Fuller Park is a 60-acre sweet spot along the Huron River with a huge community-built playground, trails that link to Island Park and the B2B Trail, plus a 50 meter pool with a waterslide. Round it out with fresh teqball tables and plenty of fields for pickup soccer or ultimate this week.”

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Riverside recreation space offering ample picnic areas with BBQ grills, playgrounds & walking paths.”

“Landscaped riverfront park with a interactive water play feature shaped like a Great Lakes schooner.”

“An open-air ice arena, baseball diamonds & grill-equipped picnic spaces offer year-round activities.”

“Big, clean park featuring playgrounds, fields for ball baseball and basketball, plus walking trails.”