For the Family in Ann Arbor

Bandemer Nature Area

Riverfront natural area with trails, picnic facilities & activities such as fishing & canoeing.

Parker Mill County Park

This park offers forested trails, seasonal tours of its old grist mill & a museum in a cider mill.

Island Park

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

Allmendinger Park

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West Park

Outdoor recreation space with basketball & tennis courts, an open-air stage & walking paths.

Spencer

Hip, laid-back spot featuring seasonal locavore fare, plus curated wine & cheese lists & craft beer.

The State Theatre

Art deco cinema built in 1942, screens indie & classic films upstairs with retail on ground floor.

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Fuller Park

This 60-acre community resource for sports features fields, plus a pool, playground & picnic areas.

Michigan Creamery

Cheery parlor dishes up an massive list of classic & imaginative ice cream & frozen yogurt flavors.

The Jefferson Market

Neighborhood restaurant with a diner vibe & an outdoor area serving all-day breakfast & lunch.

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Barton Nature Area

River park offering picnicking & trails amid meadow, forest & marsh, some accessible by boat only.

Bird Hills Nature Area

The city's largest park at 161 acres, this hilly green space offers unpaved woodland hiking trails.

Jagged Fork

Relaxed destination dishing up breakfast specialties & clever pancakes, plus sandwiches & salads.

Splash Park

Seasonally open, colorful kids’ water feature next to a playground with restrooms.

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Mary Beth Doyle Park

Outdoor retreat with disc golf, a basketball court plus hiking options through open fields or woods.

Pacific Rim By Kana

Romantic backdrop for American- & French-inspired Pan-Asian fare alongside a curated wine list.