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Ann Arbor Parks for Splashing

While there are plenty of great pool options in and around Ann Arbor, warm temperatures can happen before they open for the summer or after they close. Fortunately, there are several parks and playgrounds that have creeks, rivers, or lakes that can be visited year round. This list includes only locations without a vehicle admission […]

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Swim Year Round at These Indoor Pools Near Ann Arbor

Yes, there are a number of Ann Arbor Indoor Pool where you can swim year round! There’s nothing like a taste of summer on a cold winter day – until you have to go back outside. Find an Indoor Swimming Pools Near You Are you looking for an Indoor Swimming Pool? Check out the map to

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Ann Arbor Parks Status Updates for Summer 2020

Ann Arbor Parks has updated their operational status for Spring and Summer 2020. We have split the update into sections on what is currently open, what is opening soon, and what is remaining closed for now. We also have a section for upcoming park events and camps. Information in this article was based on the

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Escape the Big Kids – 7 Big Kid Free Activities

This is part of our Wednesday Activity Review series. Today’s Activity Review changes things up and focuses on activities just for preschoolers and toddlers where they can have a break from the big kids who are home for the summer. As a toddler, my daughter was very intimidated by the crowds of big kids and the noise and activity level

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Jump Island Brighton – Wednesday Activity Review

Jump Island is an inflatable water park. Climbers, slides, bouncers, and more all floating in a lake at Brighton State Recreation Area. My daughter and I visited Jump Island Brighton with friends both in 2017 and 2018. We had a great time at Jump Island Brighton and exploring the floating water park. My daughter loved

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Rolling Hills Water Park in 2015- Wednesday Activity Review

This review of Rolling Hills Water Park is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. On Sunday we made our first trip of the season to Rolling Hills Water Park. We usually visit earlier in the summer, but either my daughter was camping with her Girl Scout troop or we had other activities going on.  Our Visit to Rolling Hills

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Rolling Hills Water Park – 2015 Review

My husband has been asking to go to Rolling Hills Water Park since summer started, but the weather and our plans were not cooperating. When yesterday’s weather cleared from the original stormy forecast, I suggested that we spend Father’s Day at Rolling Hills before our dinner plans. Our Visit to Rolling Hills Water Park We had a great time yesterday at

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