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 park for drop-in picnicking.
Application Process
Rental applications are accepted October 1 for the following year. In-person applications will be accepted the first business day in October at 8:30 a.m. at the respective park office.
- Fill out a pavilion application and submit completed form in any of these ways:
Online Independence Lake Park
3220 Jennings Road
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Pavilion Application
Fax: 734-449-8507Rolling Hills County Park
7660 Stony Creek Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Pavilion Application
Fax: 734-484-9703 - If needed, an Alcohol Permit (PDF) (beer and wine only) is available upon request for no additional charge and must be completed in advance.
- 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.
Pavilion | Location | Capacity | Weekday Fee | Weekend/ Holiday 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) |
$150 -A $50 cleaning deposit will be charged at the time of rental |
$175 -A $50 cleaning deposit will be charged at the time of rental |
• 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 | $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 | $180 | $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 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $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 | Weekday Fee | Weekend/ Holiday Fee |
Location & Features |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beach Center | Independence Lake Park |
120 | $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 | $20 | $25 | • 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 | $130 | $180 | • 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 | $80 | $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 | $30 | $40 | • Located in Blue Heron Bay
• Direct view of spray pad area
• Ideal for small gatherings |
Meadow's Edge | Independence
Lake
Park |
90 | $80 | $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 | $100 | * AT THIS TIME THE MEETING ROOM IS ONLY ALLOWED TO ACCOMMODATE 10 OR LESS PEOPLE. THIS IS TO KEEP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING. PLEASE CONTACT STAFF AT INDEPENDENCE LAKE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. • 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 | $40 | $70 | • Located in Blue Heron Bay
• Larger area to accommodate larger groups |
Pavilion | Location | Capacity | Weekday Fee |
Weekend/ Holiday Fee |
Location & Features |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pavilion | Cavanaugh Lake | N/A | N/A | N/A | • Available on a first come, first served basis
• May not be rented |
Pavilion:
Platt Road Entrance
Medford Road Entrance |
County Farm Park (Ann Arbor) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | • Available on a first come, first served basis
• May not be rented |
Pavilion | Park Lyndon (Lyndon Township) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | • Picnic grill
• Available on a first come, first served basis
• May not be rented |
Pavilion | Park Northfield (Northfield Township) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pavilion | Pierce Lake Golf Course (Chelsea) |
150 | $250 | $250 | • Available for golf outings only during summer season
• Other events subject to season availability |
Pavilion or Mill Building | Sharon Mills Park
(Sharon Township) |
N/A | Starting at $100 | Starting at $100 | Contact Food Art Catered Affairs, Inc. at 734-222-9098 |
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.
- Driving to the pavilions to load or unload is allowed within reason and with permission of the park manager.
- 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.
- Alcohol is only allowed at the pavilion with an Alcohol Permit (PDF).
- 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. Buying food and beverages at the concessions stand inside Blue Heron bay is available.