City Guide
General Programs and Facilities
General Programs & Facilities
City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. 794-6230. Manages nearly 2,100 acres of parkland and 14 recreation facilities. Call to reserve pavilions or to hold special events in city parks. Register online for classes, camps, and programs. Low-income city residents can get discount passes to pools, rinks, and classes. a2gov.org/parks
The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, 4833 E. Huron River Dr. 975-9950. Track, fitness equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, pools, steam room and sauna, whirlpools, platform tennis court, exercise classes, medically integrated fitness programs, and personal training. Classes free to members. Call for membership fees. Mon.-Thurs. 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Child care available up to 2 hours while members are on-site for children (ages 6 months-11 years) of members and registered guests. Also, Primo Coffee Cafe with light fare and Wi-Fi; Tortoise and Hare Logo Shop. inquiry@wccfitness.org, wccfitness.org S
Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, 2960 Washtenaw. 971-6355. This county-owned facility has a walk-run track, double gym, indoor pool, cardio and strength-training equipment, personal trainers, group fitness classes, swim instruction, and more. Annual memberships: adults $220, seniors (age 62 & over) & youths $165, families (up to 4 members) $480; nonresident rates higher. Thirty-day trial passes $45; summer passes $70. Daily passes: county resident adults (ages 18-61) $7, nonresidents $9; resident seniors and youths (ages 3-17) $5, nonresidents $6. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. Drop in or register for a variety of classes, open to non-members. parks.ewashtenaw.org S
Rec&Ed (Ann Arbor Public Schools Department of Community Education and Recreation), 1515 S. Seventh (in the west wing of Pioneer High School). 994-2300. Offers activities for adults and youth. Organizes many sports, camps, classes, and adapted activities. See quarterly brochure and website for class fees, dates, and times. aareced.com S
U-M club sports, 763-3562. Provides a wide range of recreational and competitive athletic opportunities with 33 club sports. Many clubs compete at an elite level and contest for national championships. Clubs must have at least 75 percent student membership; however, some nonstudents can participate, and they need not have U-M affiliation. Each club determines its membership rules and pricing. recsports.umich.edu/clubs
U-M facilities. Students, recreational sports members, and their guests (who must buy a daily guest pass, $10) may use facilities at the CCRB, 401 Washtenaw (763-3084); the IMSB, 606 E. Hoover (763-3562); and the NCRB, 2375 Hubbard (763-4560). Memberships available for all U-M affiliates and their spouses and children (up to age 17); fees vary. Nonstudents must be sponsored by an U-M affiliate. recsports.umich.edu
U-M Outdoor Adventures, Elbel Field Bldg., 336 Hill. 764-3967. Outdoors skills classes, trip leadership training, Banff Mountain Film Festival, weekend and extended trips, and leadership development programs. Outdoor gear and recreational equipment for rental. Wilderness medicine certification classes, trip planning resources, indoor rock climbing. All services and equipment available to public. See website for hours and fees. umoutdooradventures@gmail.com, recsports.umich.edu/outdooradv
U-M Palmer Field, 401 Washtenaw (next to CCRB). 763-3084. Jogging track with grass infield, eight lighted asphalt tennis courts (open 7 a.m.-11 p.m.), an in-line skating lot, and 4 basketball hoops.
U-Move Fitness, CCRB, room 3064. 764-1342. Fitness classes for U-M students, faculty, staff, and others affiliated with U-M. Discounts for age 60 & over and members of U-M Alumni Association. u-move@umich.edu, kines.umich.edu/umove/u-move-fitness S
YMCA,400 W. Washington. 996-9622. Pool, 3-court gym, and a host of activities and classes. Gym hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Various memberships including monthly and annual rates. Financial assistance available. See website for membership fees and information. annarborymca.org S
