Veterans Memorial Park is a 36.7-acre park bounded by Dexter Road, North Maple Road and Jackson Avenue, on the west side of Ann Arbor. It is the location of the Ann Arbor Skatepark, which opened in mid-2014, as well as an ice arena and outdoor pool. The park is also know for its sledding hill, tennis courts, and baseball/softball diamonds. The complex includes a meeting room that can be rented for events.
The park is typically the location for commemorating Memorial Day in Ann Arbor. For example, in 2014 the Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 in Ann Arbor hosted a peace ceremony and display of crosses at the park's southwest corner.
Address: 2150 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Phone: (734) 794-6235
Website: Veterans Memorial Park
Amenities:
- Skatepark
- Ice Arena (September 14. 2015 - May 2016)
- Outdoor Pool (Memorial Day Weekend (May 23, 2015) - Labor Day (Sep 7, 2015))
- Lit baseball and softball diamonds
- Tennis courts
- Award winning sledding hill
- Park shelter and meeting room available to rent
Outdoor Pool Information:
The Veterans Memorial Park Pool will open May 23rd and features a fan-shaped, zero-depth area with a “raindrop,” interactive water play apparatus, a wheelchair access ramp and a 125-foot waterslide. Minimum height requirement for use of the waterslide is 42 inches (3 ft 6 inch). We offer lounge chairs, picnic area, tennis courts and a shaded deck area.
Daily Admission and Punch Pass
3 and under FREE with a paid adult
Youth ages 4 to 17 $4
Adult ages 18+ $5
Senior ages 55+ $4
Buy a 10-visit punch pass $40
Public Swimming May 23 to June 14:
Monday through Friday, 3:30-7 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, noon-7 p.m.
Public Swimming June 15 to Sept 7:
Adult Lap Swimming, Monday-Friday, noon-1 p.m.
Public Swimming, Monday-Friday 1-8 p.m. and Saturdays/Sundays/holidays, noon-8 p.m.
Tot Splash (for children 7 years of age and younger when accompanied by an adult) Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m.
Summer Pool Pass Information:
Summer season passes are valid from May 23 - Sept 7, 2015. Season passes can be used at Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial Park pools for all public swim times and tot splashes. Passes may be purchased at all of the city pools, the Parks and Recreation Customer Service Center, or renewed online atwww.a2gov.org/parks.
Preseason Rate Resident Discount
Purchase a pass before May 26
Youth/Senior Adult Family*
$95 $125 $240
Preseason Rate Nonresident
Purchase a pass before May 26
Youth/Senior Adult Family*
$120 $160 $300
Regular Rate Resident Discount
Purchase a pass May 26 and after
Youth/Senior Adult Family*
$110 $140 $265
Regular Rate Nonresident
Purchase a pass May 26 and after
Youth/Senior Adult Family*
$135 $175 $325
* The rate is for up to five family members (two adults and three children all living in the same household). Each additional child is $5.
Veterans Memorial Park Dolphins Swim Team
Be a part of Ann Arbor’s fastest growing swim team - the Dolphins. Join us for a registration session on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans
Memorial Park Outdoor Pool. Our swim team provides an introduction to team competitive swimming, basic skill development and a strengthening program for more advanced swimmers. We provide an opportunity to compete in up to six swim meets and an areawide conference meet through the Washtenaw Interclub Swimming Conference. This team is open to anyone ages 5 to 17 years old who can swim at least one length of the pool (front crawl). Swimmers with special needs are encouraged to join. Practices are Monday through Friday mornings. Meets are held Saturday mornings. We offer five practice groups offered between 7 a.m. and noon which begin the week of June 15 and end the first week of August. Pre-season practices are available Monday through Thursday 7:15-8:30 p.m. from May 26-June 11. Registration begins May 26 and the per child fee is $125, resident/$150, nonresident, contingent upon City Council approval.
Group Swim Lessons
Group lessons are offered for children from the age of 6 months up. Class size is limited. Ability requirements must be honored unless prior
instructor approval is granted. Registration will be accepted for any instructional swim class at any of the city pools during any public swim
time, by phone or online. Tadpoles For babies ages 6 months to 18 months to become comfortable in the water and learn skills with the help of a parent or adult. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Guppies Helps toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old become comfortable in the water with the assistance of a parent or adult, so they are ready to learn to swim. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Minnows Intro to water skills for tykes who are just starting off. Swimmers will be in the water with only an instructor and need to be at least 4 years old to participate in this class. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Dolphins Fundamental aquatic skills for those who can fully submerge head, float independently, blow bubbles and feel comfortable in
the water. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Mako Sharks Beginning stroke development for those who can push off the side flutter kick on back/front with arm actions and float on their front and back comfortably. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Hammerhead Sharks Intermediate stroke development for those who can swim front and back crawl for 10 yards, demonstrate elementary
backstroke and enter deep water comfortably. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Tiger Sharks Full stroke development for those who can swim front crawl for 15 yards with rotary breathing, swim backstroke for 15 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds. 30-minute class. $45, resident/$55, nonresident.
Otters Stroke improvement for those who can swim front and back crawl for 20 yards, demonstrate butterfly and breaststroke, and tread
water for 60 seconds. 45-minute class. $55, resident/$70, nonresident.
Orcas Stroke refinement for those who have coordinated front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, and elementary back stroke.
45-minute class. $55, resident/$70, nonresident.
Register HERE online.
Pool Rental Information
Hourly Rates: Resident Non-resident
Tot Pool $50.00 $60.00
Main Pool $75.00 $90.00
Main Pool & Slide $100.00 $125.00
Main & Tot Pool $150.00 $180.00
Main & Tot Pools & Slide $175.00 $215.00
Notes for all Pools:
1. Rental rates are based on no more than 45 people in a rental group. Rental groups with more than 45 people will be required to pay the individual admission rates for the additional people. The individual admission rates for the 2015 season are:
Adults $5.00
Youth $4.00
2. If additional guards are requested that exceed our staffing requirements the additional costs (at $12.00/hr) will be paid for by the rental group.
Meeting Room
Looking for a place to host a birthday party, meeting or event? Check out the newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park Meeting Room! Features include seating for up to 40 people, 65" television, DVD player, sound system, dry erase board, connections for a laptop, wireless internet, and more! Rental fees are $40/hour for Ann Arbor residents and $50/hour for nonresidents. Call 734.794.6235 for more information or to reserve the room. You can also click here to find additional room rental information online.
Ice Arena
Veterans Memorial Indoor Ice Arena is now closed until Sept. 14, 2015. The newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena is one of Ann Arbor's most popular recreational facilities. The complex includes a regulation size rink of 85' x 200' with spectator seating for 800. A complete snack bar service and vending are available in the main lobby, along with coin-operated lockers and storage units. A standard line of hockey and skating accessories are available in the Pro Shop. Four hockey locker rooms are provided.
PLEASE CHECK BACK IN AUGUST FOR RINK INFORMATION
Ann Arbor Skatepark at Veterans Memorial Park
The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services, Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office broke ground in 2013 on a 30,000-square-foot, world class facility that is free for the public to use and now open at Veterans Memorial Park (2150 Jackson Road). Skateboarders will enjoy features such as kidney pools from 5 to 9.5 feet deep, a snake run, clover and flow bowls and a rock ride.
Information Fromhttp://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/veterans/Pages/default.aspx
Location
Entrances to the park, as well as surface parking, are located off of North Maple Road across from the Maple Village Shopping Center (skatepark, ball fields), Dexter Avenue (skatepark, ball fields), and Jackson Avenue (pool, ice arena).
