Ann Arbor Water Parks - Slides coming out of rock formation at Rolling Hills Water Park - with a girl riding down the slide on the right in a tube

Splash the Day Away at an Ann Arbor Water Park

Your water-loving, adventure seeking kids will have a blast at these Ann Arbor Water Parks. These parks feature large water slides, spray playgrounds, lazy rivers, wave pools, and so much more. Outdoor Water Parks Outdoor water parks operate seasonally – typically Memorial Day to Labor Day. These are a great way to spend a summer […]

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Ann Arbor Still Water Paddles -Two photos stitched together - a tween waves from her kayak and navigates a stand up paddleboard

Ann Arbor Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding

The Ann Arbor area has several options for kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. My daughter’s top priority at Huron River Day 2018 was to go boating. She also took the opportunity to try Stand Up Paddleboarding. She discovered she loves kayaking (and SUP). She has done it several more times since including 2019 Huron River

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Lake Swimming Unleashed: The Best Ann Arbor Beaches

Are you looking for swimming lakes near Ann Arbor? Check out these beaches in Ann Arbor area! Our list of lakes near Ann Arbor Michigan are all within an hour. The list of Ann Arbor lakes includes a Great Lake and a variety of inland lakes. Swimming Lakes at Michigan State Parks Near Me Michigan

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Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

Places to Get Wet Near Ann Arbor

One of my daughter’s favorite parts of summer is the water – whether it’s swimming, water slides, splash parks, or just getting wet. Check out these Ann Arbor area Pools, Water Parks, and Splash Pads. Fortunately, there are a number of Ann Arbor Swimming Pools and more for kids to get wet and cool off

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Outdoor Pools in the Ann Arbor Area - Girl wearing goggles holding on to the edge of the pool.

The Best Ann Arbor Outdoor Pools to Visit in 2026

Summer and the outdoor swim season is almost over. Find the best Ann Arbor pools that you can visit today and all summer long. The only public pool open before Memorial Day is Fuller Park which opens for the 2026 season on May 10. With school now starting before Labor Day, pools are cutting their

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Ann Arbor Fuller Park Pool & Survival Flight Helicopter

Splashes, Slides, and Summer Delights at Fuller Pool

Fuller Park Pool is the first public outdoor pool to open each season and the last to close. It typically opens in mid-May and closes in mid-September. It opens for the 2026 season on May 10. They close on September 20. Our Visit to Ann Arbor’s Fuller Pool We decided to visit Fuller Park Pool

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Ann Arbor Buhr Park Pool - the pool taken from outside the deep end towards the lane lines

Splash Away Summer at Buhr Park Pool

Our Visit to Ann Arbor Buhr Park Pool Our article was originally based on a visit to Buhr Park Pool in 2018. However, we are most familiar with Buhr Park. We used to visit Tot Splash when my daughter was young. She swam on the Buhr Park Sharks swim team for several years, and was

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Ann Arbor River Trip Kayaking - Ready to Go - a tween stands on the dock in front of kayaks (she'll add the lifejacket before heading out)

2 Thrilling River Trips: Kayaking to Gallup Park

The Argo Park Kayak River Trip from to Gallup is now one of my daughter’s favorite summer activities. In summer 2018, we took our first family river trip before my daughter would be going with classmates. My daughter’s first kayaking experience was in still water at Gallup Park on Huron River Day which is on

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Ann Arbor Frugal & Free Summer Fun - 5 images clockwise from top left - Girl wading in creek, Puma at UMMNH, girl on playground balance beam, blueberry bush, kids in movie theater

Frugal Fun Summer in Ann Arbor

Frugal Fun Summer in Ann Arbor doesn’t have to empty your wallet — some of the best summer activities in Ann Arbor are totally free or quite frugal (under $5/person). Whether you’re planning the full summer, working around camps, looking for a cool spot to splash, or planning a fun afternoon with visiting grandparents, this

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