Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation

The greenway along the Saline River is going to expand, and about 45 acres of property will preserved in perpetuity. The Washtenaw County Department of Parks and Recreation purchased the land from the Grossman Family, and it aims to improve the environment and add recreational opportunity. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Parks and Recreation Stewardship Planner Allison Krueger about the project.

The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the purchase of 45 acres of land along the Saline River for preservation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The Border-to-Border Trail in Washtenaw County expanded this year, enhancing biking and walking access. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports on the trail’s latest developments and what’s ahead in 2025.

The Rutherford Pool in Ypsilanti is truly a community pool. It has become more accessible and has now partnered with Washtenaw County to help teach people of all ages to swim. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale learned all about it in this conversation with Rutherford Pool program director, Cathy Thorburn.

Money from state oil and gas revenues has been granted towards parks across Michigan. Renovations in Washtenaw County will include park expansions, new pathways, and accessibility improvements. WEMU's Michael Keegan has more.

Another 90 acres of land on the west side of Washtenaw County has been permanently preserved from development. The properties involved will help sustain and improve the environment in the Manchester area of the River Raisin Watershed. More preservation efforts are underway and expected to be completed by the end of the year. WEMU's David Fair discusses the efforts further with Diana Kern, the executive director of the Legacy Land Conservancy.

For this week's "On The Ground Ypsi," WEMU's Lisa Barry and Sarah Rigg from Concentrate Media talk with Peter Sanderson from the Washtenaw County Parks…

The natural parks found all over Washtenaw County are like a time capsule. They tell tales of local and state history, which is why their preservation is…

Spring is in the air, and it's tempting to clean up the yard. Yet, starting too early, or cleaning too thoroughly, can be devastating to our pollinators,…

The Ypsilanti District Library will finally break ground on a new Superior Township branch, and the public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony…