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Posted on Fri, May 24, 2013 : 1 p.m.

Ann Arbor area pools and water parks open to the public this weekend

By Chelsea Hoedl

It may not feel like summer, but Memorial Day weekend marks the opening of many public pools and water parks in the area. Ann Arbor’s three public pools are set to open Saturday along with the new Independence Lake County Park Splash Pad and the recently renovated Rolling Hills Water Park.

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Washtenaw County pools and water parks open Memorial Day weekend.

Buhr Park Pool at 2751 Packard Road in Ann Arbor offers six lanes in a 25-yard pool with a deep well and a 0 inch entry wading pool with play toys for children.

  • Daily admission rates: Adult (18+)- $5, youth and senior (4-17, 55+)- $4, tot (3 and under)- free with paid adult, 10 visit punch pass-$40
  • Public swim schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30 to 7 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 7 p.m.
  • Adult lap swim schedule: Monday-Friday noon to 1pm
  • Tot splash schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday noon to 1 p.m.

Fuller Park 50 meter outdoor pool and waterslide at 1519 Fuller Road in Ann Arbor will be opening this Saturday with renovations completed by the Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. New to the facility this season are updated locker rooms and lobby, two family changing rooms and a picnic shelter. The facility has a 50-meter outdoor lap pool with a shallow area with access ramp, a 12-foot diving well, and a waterslide.

  • Daily admission rates: Adult (18+)- $5, youth and senior (4-17, 55+)- $4, tot (3 and under)- free with paid adult, 10 visit punch pass-$40
  • Public swim schedule: Monday-Sunday 1 to 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday after 6:30 p.m. the tot pool, deep end and waterslide will be open to the public, but there will only be one available lap lane
  • Summer Splash days Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. June 22, July 20, and Aug. 17

Veterans Memorial Park Pool at 2150 Jackson Road in Ann Arbor offers patrons a zero depth fan-shaped area with a raindrop interactive water play apparatus, a handicap access ramp, and a 125-foot waterslide (minimum height of 42 inches to ride slide). The facility has concessions, picnic and grill area, tennis courts, and a shaded deck area with lounge chairs.

  • Daily admission rates: Adult (18+)- $5, youth and senior (4-17, 55+)- $4, tot (3 and under)- free with paid adult, 10 visit punch pass-$40
  • Public swim schedule: May 25 through June 13 public swim is Monday-Friday 3:30 to 7 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 7 p.m. Public swim June 14 through Sept. 2 Monday-Friday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends noon to 8 p.m.
  • Starting June 14 through Sept. 2 adult lap swim will be Monday-Friday noon to 1 p.m. and Tot Splash will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday noon to 1 p.m.

Season passes can be purchased for Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools. Passes can be bought at the pools or the Parks and Recreation Customer Service Center located at 2791 Packard Road.

  • Pre-Season Resident Discount Rates (Must purchase pass before May 28): Youth/Senior- $95, Adult- $125, Family- $240
  • Pre-Season Non-Resident Rates (Must purchase pass before May 28): Youth/Senior- $120, Adult- $160, Family- $300
  • Regular Resident Discount Rate: Youth/Senior- $110, Adult- $140, Family- $265
  • Regular Non-Resident Rate: Youth/Senior- $135, Adult- $175, Family- $325

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A new waterside feature, called Plunge Peak, includes two twisty slides and one long slide with an option for the Rolling Hills Water Park to add a fourth.

Independence Lake County Park at 3200 Jennings Road in northwestern Washtenaw County will open its Blue Heron Bay splash park this Saturday. The new splash pad has separate areas for families, tweens and toddlers. There is a two-story water slide with an enclosed flume and an open flume. A new building houses restrooms, changing areas and a snack stand.
  • Daily admission rates: Washtenaw County residents- $4 per day; $3 after 5pm on weekdays, Non-resident- $5 per day; $4 after 5pm on weekdays, Toddlers (2 years and younger)- Free
  • Public visiting hours: 11am to 7pm daily

Rolling Hills Water Park located in Ypsilanti Township at 7660 Stony Creek Road also will open Memorial Day weekend. The waterpark has new facilities and a new three-story water slide. The bath houses and entryway have been replaced and the parking lot has been expanded to 450 spaces. Rolling Hills Water Park has a wave pool, lazy river, water slides and a splash pad available to visitors.

  • Daily admission rates: Weekdays- $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents, Weekdays after 5pm- $4.50 for residents and $5.50 for non-residents, Weekends and holidays- $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents
  • Public visiting hours: Weekdays 11am to 7pm and weekends/holidays 11am to 8pm

Chelsea Hoedl is an intern reporter for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at choedl@mlive.com.

Comments

Paul

Fri, May 24, 2013 : 11:05 p.m.

Do they have high diving boards ?

An Arborigine

Fri, May 24, 2013 : 8:45 p.m.

Hope the upgrades included heat!

nickcarraweigh

Fri, May 24, 2013 : 8:31 p.m.

Temperature drops of only a few degrees can plow surprising inroads into E. coli multiplication tables. First one in the pool's the winner, I say.

Ricebrnr

Fri, May 24, 2013 : 8:19 p.m.

Fri 64° / 39° - Sat 66° / 41° - Sun 68° / 46° - Mon 72° / 54° Errr...yah maybe Monday....