News Flash

From the Director - Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

ANN ARBOR, MI – Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission stands in solidarity with the Black community and peaceful protesters that have made their voices heard within our county and across the country. As Washtenaw County Commissioner...

Independence Lake County Park Beach Guidelines

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Independence Lake County Park beach, restrooms and outdoor pavilions will be opening on June 5, 2020 in alignment with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order [2020-110]. However, the playground, swings, climbin...

County-Wide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage Renewal on the August 4 Ballot

ANN ARBOR, MI – June 1, 2020, Washtenaw County voters will be asked on August 4, 2020, to renew and restore the 0.5 mill four-year county-wide roads and non-motorized millage. If renewed/restored, the 0.5 mill is expected to generate ap...

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission Updates, Guidelines, Park Use and Closures

ANN ARBOR, MI – June 25, 2020, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission has continued to update our policies, procedures and guidelines weekly based on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Orders. The most recent Ex...

Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park Closed for Summer

ANN ARBOR, MI – May 15, 2020, Rolling Hills Water Park at Rolling Hills County Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park, operated by Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC), will be closed for the s...

Pierce Lake Golf Course Updates & Guidelines - June 3, 2020

As per Governor Whitmer’s updated "Stay Home. Stay Home. Save Lives" Executive Order [2020-59], Pierce Lake Golf Course has been cleared to open for the season!

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow Governor Whitmer&rsquo...

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Cancels Summer Day Camp for 2020 Season

ANN ARBOR, MI – May 15, 2020, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission voted at its monthly commission meeting on May 12, to cancel summer day camp programs at Rolling Hills County Park, Independence Lake County Park, the Meri Lou Murr...