Pavilions & Rentals
Renting a Pavilion With Washtenaw County Parks
Pavilions are for use on a rental basis only. Pavilion Applications can be downloaded or mailed upon request. Pavilions are rented on a first come first served basis, and can not be reserved without a completed application and full payment of rental fees (cash/credit).
Numerous picnic tables and grills are located around the general parks for drop-in picnicking.
Application Process
Rental availability begins at midnight October 1 for the following year.
Independence Lake (Whitmore Lake):
Reserve Online
Pavilion Application will be accepted starting the first business day in October at 8:30 a.m. at the park office. Applications can be submitted in-person, by mail, by email ([email protected]) and by fax. Park Pavilions Location Map
Rolling Hills (Ypsilanti):
Reserve Online
Alcohol permits are included with your online reservation with renter's acknowledgement of alcohol use policies.
For all other rental locations:
Reserve Online
- An email confirmation will be sent to you confirming your rental date. If your requested date has already been reserved, we will call you immediately to find an alternative shelter or date.
- Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing, and refunds will only be issued if the space is reserved by another party, minus a $10 processing fee.
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| Pavilion | Location | Capacity | Fee |
Location & Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Room: Indoor *Restrooms remain available to the public at all times
**Not available for rent during winter months |
Rolling Hills Park | 36 (Indoor)
32 (Patio) |
$225 | • Air-conditioned, indoor meeting space
• Variable seating for 36 guests
• Vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and scenic views
• In warm weather rental includes outdoor patio and grill
• Permanent restrooms |
| Family Unit
Unit A Unit B |
Rolling Hills Park | 8-10 | $30 | • Picnic grill and 1 picnic table
• 2 units available near Prairie Pavilion - a few steps from the parking lot and water park |
| Prairie |
Rolling Hills Park | 200 | $250 | • Group size picnic grill
• Located adjacent to large parking area
• Very near water park, horseshoe pits, mowed playfield and permanent restrooms |
| Sunshine |
Rolling Hills Park | 80 | $125 | • Group size picnic grill
• Located adjacent to large parking area
• Very near playground, sand volleyball court, mowed playfield and permanent restrooms |
| Woodlands |
Rolling Hills Park | 80 | $125 | • Located on edge of wood lot overlooking pond
• Offers the most privacy of all pavilions
• Group size picnic grill
• Only a few steps on a paved trail from parking lot |
| Pavilion | Location | Capacity | Fee |
Location & Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Center | Independence Lake Park |
120 | $150 | • Located at the center of many park activities
• Marvelous view of the lake
• Short walk to swimming area
• Group-size barbecue grill
• Electricity
• Next to first aid station and modern facilities |
| Blue Heron Bay Picnic Area |
Independence
Lake
Park |
20 | $50 | • Located next to the Blue Heron Bay, inside the General Park
• Direct view of Blue Heron Bay
• Ideal for small gatherings & picnics
• Is available for a $10.00 discount when rented with another pavilion
• Discount only available through paper registration |
| Gamble Group Center | Independence
Lake
Park |
180 | $250 | • Oak, Hickory, Maple, and Willow combined to accommodate more people • Located in Blue Heron Bay
• Direct view of spray pad area |
| Independence Woods | Independence
Lake
Park |
90 | $100 | • Located on the western edge of the park
• Very secluded in wooded area
• Great view of the lake
• Very close to beach center
• Group-size barbecue grill
• No electricity or running water |
| Maple or Willow | Independence
Lake
Park |
30 | $120 | • Located in Blue Heron Bay
• Direct view of spray pad area
• Ideal for small gatherings |
| Meadow's Edge | Independence
Lake
Park |
90 | $100 | • Located on a bluff overlooking the lake a large playground
• Group-size barbecue grill
• No electricity or running water |
| Meeting Room | Independence
Lake
Park |
40 | $100 | • Ideal for small gatherings and birthday parties • The room contains a large screen for presentations, meetings and office retreats • Electricity • Small grill and picnic tables out back to use • Great views of the lake and surrounding wooded area. |
| Oak or Hickory | Independence
Lake
Park |
60 | $180 | • Located in Blue Heron Bay
• Larger area to accommodate larger groups |
| Pavilion | Location | Capacity | Fee |
Location & Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion | Cavanaugh Lake | N/A | N/A | • Available on a first come, first served basis
• May not be rented |
| Main Pavilion: Platt Road Entrance |
County Farm Park (Ann Arbor) |
60 | $100 | • Holds 60 people at roughly 10 picnic tables. Fully covered pavilion.
• Less than a quarter-mile from the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, and Parks Administration Building. Near the paved path and a short walk from the parking lot.
• Amenities include access to the playground with accessible public bathrooms around the back of the pavilion.
• No alcohol permit available at this location.
• Vehicles not permitted on trails.
• There is electricity available at the pavilion. |
| South East Pavilion:
Platt Road Entrance |
County Farm Park (Ann Arbor) | 54 | $75 | • Holds 54 people at roughly 9 picnic tables. Partially covered pavilion.
• Less than a quarter-mile from the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, and Parks Administration Building. Near the paved path and a short walk from the parking lot.
• Amenities include access to the playground, and bathrooms around the back of the pavilion.
• No alcohol permit available at this location.
• Vehicles not permitted on trails.
• Electricity is available if Main Pavilion is not rented. |
| North West Pavilion:
Platt Road Entrance |
County Farm Park (Ann Arbor) | 84 | N/A | • Available on a first come, first served basis • May not be rented • Public use ONLY |
| Medford Lot Pavilion:
Medford Rd. Entrance |
County Farm Park (Ann Arbor) | 54 | $100 | • Holds 54 people at roughly 9 picnic tables. Fully covered pavilion.
• Roughly a half mile from the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center and Parks Administration Building. Near gravel paths and next to a parking lot.
• Amenities include access to a porta-john near the pavilion.
• No alcohol permit available at this location.
• Vehicles not permitted on trails.
• Electricity NOT available at this location. |
| Pavilion | Park Lyndon (Lyndon Township) |
N/A | N/A | • Picnic grill
• Available on a first come, first served basis
• May not be rented |
| Pavilion | Parker Mill County Park | 36 | $75 | • Holds 36 people at roughly 6 picnic tables. Partially covered pavilion.
• No alcohol permit available at this location. Vehicles not permitted on trails.
• Electricity NOT available at this location. |
| Pavilion | Park Northfield (Northfield Township) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pavilion | Pierce Lake Golf Course (Chelsea) |
150 | $250 | • Available for golf outings only during summer season
• Other events subject to season availability |
General Rules Regarding Pavilions
All Pavilions
- All pavilions must be vacated 1 hour prior to the park closing.
- During emergency weather conditions, the pavilions may be used as shelter for other patrons in the park.
- There is no parking at the pavilions.
- Vehicle entry fee is not included in pavilion rental at Independence Lake and Rolling Hills.
- Pets are not allowed at the pavilions.
- Parking space is not guaranteed with pavilion rental.
For further information and complete list of rules, please refer to each park's pavilion application.
Rolling Hills
- With the exception of the Great Room at the Lodge, the pavilions at Rolling Hills do not have running water or electricity.
Independence Lake
- All pavilions located inside Blue Heron Bay are not allowed to have outside food and beverages.