Ann Arbor Skatepark

Best park in the world.
9.5 ft kidney with stairs, deathbox, «light», tile & pool coping.
8 ft clover with roll-​in, tile & pool coping.
Snake run, flow bowl, stairs, ledges, handrails… something for everyone.
Wally Holliday park, opened in 2014.

There is no place like the Ann Arbor Skatepark in the area. It’s a beautiful spot where people can skateboard, hang out or observe the wide range of personalities and skills that use the facility. People have always been courteous and friendly to each other whenever I’ve gone. Everyone seems to appreciate this community gem that represents a true partnership between the city, the residents and business community that were all pivotal in its creation.

Best skatepark in Michigan, hands-​down. Props to Farmington Hills, Mason, Lansing, Bay City, etc. parks though, and the gnarly DIY park in Ypsi.
What’s here: Clover bowl and 10′ right kidney bowl with pool coping and stairs, flow bowls and spine, crooked ditch, big and small hubbas, 3 sets of stairs and rails, straight rail, hips, quarter pipes, banked EMB stage, skateable boulders, banks, gaps, lots of recycling and trash bins, chill locals and a good vibe.
What’s not: Walls or steep banks to wallride or wallie, over-​vert or big vert extensions, more boxes, long rails, etc. but there’s Farmington Hills (or even Westland) nearby for that. No bikes, according to park rules.
What’s around: Giant trees and tons of shade on the hill overlooking the park (great family /​picnic spot), tons of food options and an emergency clinic across the street, lots of parking, paved paths all around. Buy a 24-​case of water bottles at Aldi for $ 2 and make some friends. Skateshops in town include Launch Board Shop, Redbelly, and Flophouse (down the street underneath Taco King).
What’s needed: a broom to sweep the bowls, patience with the little scooter kids that get in the way, donations at
to the endowment for maintenance (buy a brick today!).
Where: On AATA bus lines 9, 12, 609. Right off I-​94 exit 172 to Jackson Road, across from the giant Kmart parking lot, by the baseball diamonds.

Amazing opening event. Over 1000 people turned out from all walks of life. Beautiful park. Great public works project. Awesome addition to this little city.