Island Park

Island Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a picturesque 7-acre riverside park situated on the Huron River. It offers visitors a tranquil natural setting with a variety of amenities and scenic features. Accessible via a footbridge, the park is a popular spot for picnics, casual strolls, wading, kayaking, and family outings. Its classic Greek Revival shelter and shaded areas provide a serene backdrop for activities like parties or even small weddings. The park connects to nearby Fuller Park through a wooden bridge, enhancing its accessibility.

Island Park features a playground suitable for younger children, equipped with slides, swings, and other play structures, all set on a wooden mulch surface. Though the playground enjoys shade from nearby trees, some areas are sunnier. Additionally, the park's shallow and slow-moving water areas in the Huron River are perfect for supervised wading or exiting a tubing trip from the nearby Argo Cascades.

The park also hosts a canoe and kayak launch, which provides improved access to the Huron River Water Trail. Visitors can use paved trails within and around the park. Scenic picnic tables, grills, and open green spaces make it an ideal spot for outdoor meals, while seasonal restrooms ensure convenience. Island Park Shelter B is one of the larger facilities and includes electricity, while the Greek Revival structure and other smaller shelters add to the park's charm.

During warmer months, the park is a hub for community events such as meetings and medieval reenactments by the Barony of Cynnabar. Visitors can enjoy viewing or participating in such cultural activities while surrounded by the calming ambiance of the river.