Mission Statement
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is committed to the development and maintenance of quality programming, services and facilities for the Ann Arbor community and to foster stewardship of our natural resources. Our goal is to provide both structured and unstructured opportunities which lead to improving the quality of life through recreational, educational, social and cultural enrichment services. We provide these opportunities for community residents, regardless of their age, gender, socio-economic level, ethnicity and abilities. This is achieved through cooperative team efforts with the City and Public Schools, other agencies and institutions, volunteers, the private sector and the general public.
Guiding Principles for the Provision of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
- Provide accessible recreation, enrichment and leisure opportunities for the Ann Arbor community, regardless of the physical or socio-economic characteristics of the participants (or residents).
- Efficiently employ City resources, in concert with other public resources, to provide a wide range of recreation and leisure opportunities and avoid duplication of services.
- Actively seek the most appropriate acquisition and uses of community open space and natural features to meet the community's needs for active, structured recreation, as well as passive enjoyment of the out of doors.
- Plan for the continued availability of financial, physical and personnel resources to support the parks and recreation system through a combination of public and professional input.
- Provide responsible stewardship of the natural resources that impact the City's park system.