Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation

The Ann Arbor City Council is considering an exemption to the city’s gas-powered leaf blower ban for controlled burns. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Ann Arbor residents say they want to see the West Park bandshell fixed up and for music to return to the historic venue. That’s according to a survey conducted for the Parks and Recreation Department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ann Arbor Capital Improvements and Parks Millage is up for renewal this fall, and the city plans to ask voters for a longer commitment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The City of Ann Arbor has adopted an extensive plan to make city parks more disabled-friendly. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Golf courses take up a lot of land, and the well-manicured grasses require a lot of maintenance and have traditionally been treated with materials detrimental to the health of the environment. Yet, efforts to reduce environmental impacts have taken great strides. The City of Ann Arbor owns two golf courses, and WEMU's David Fair talked with parks manager Josh Landefeld about where it’s come and where it’s headed.

The commission charged with creating a plan for a permanent public space in downtown Ann Arbor has been dissolved. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The vision for the City of Ann Arbor’s parks department was approved by City Council. WEMU’s Josh Hakala tells us about the city’s Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan.

The Buhr Park Ice Arena in Ann Arbor could soon see major renovations, if the city wins additional state funding.

Public pools in Ann Arbor traditionally open on Memorial Day weekend. But the coronavirus pandemic has forced the city to cancel its 2020 pool season.…

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market reopened for the first time this past weekend since the COVID-19 crisis. Customers who pre-ordered packages were offered…