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About Washtenaw County

Read about the history of Washtenaw, view an organizational chart, access building locations, and more.

Border to Border Trail

The Border-to-Border Trail (B2B) represents an ongoing collaboration of communities and organizations to construct a shared-use path that will link the open spaces of the Huron River Greenway. Over 24 miles of paved, shared-use paths exist as a part of the B2B today, with more to come.

Community Events

Access calendars to view upcoming events.

Community News

Read current news and announcements.

Gardening

Discover local resources for gardeners. Take a rain gardening class, visit a garden, or participate in the Master Gardener program.

Parks & Facilities

Check out area parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities.

Hiking & Biking

Explore the different trails available for hiking and biking.

Nature Preserves

Browse through Washtenaw County Nature Preserves, from Baker Woods to Whitmore Lake.

Park Finder

Welcome to the Washtenaw County Park Finder! This interactive map will help you locate our parks.

Historical Sites

Learn about Parker Mill, Sharon Mills, and the Staebler Farm.

Independence Lake County Park

Independence Lake County Park offers a multitude of recreational activities for park visitors, and features diverse habitats including wetlands, prairies and great stands of oaks.

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center

Since the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center opened in 1991, it has been a popular venue for recreation enthusiasts. The center has approximately 51,000 square feet of space dedicated to fitness and recreation.

Recreation & Activities

Browse through recreation and activities available from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. This includes aquatics, badminton, basketball, soccer, and playgrounds.

Rolling Hills County Park

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds is the largest Event Center in Washtenaw County with over 55,000 square feet of rentable space. This Event Center is home to the Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show, the Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show, The Ann Arbor Antiques Market, The Saline Antiques Market, Braun and Helmer Farm Fest, The Saline Community Fair, Fiber Expo, Huron Gun Collectors Gun Shows, Wedding Receptions, Company Parties and many other events throughout the year. ​

Winter Activities

Rolling Hills Park is open year-round and offers various activities to enjoy during the winter months such as tubing and skiing.