Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation

Since 1973, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) has provided a broad range of programs and recreation opportunities to the residents of Washtenaw County. What started with five roadside parks, the Parks and Recreation Commission now boasts 15 parks and 40 nature preserves providing access to nearly 15,000 acres of land. In addition, WCPARC holds conservation easements on more than 1,600 acres of farmland. WCPARC also coordinates and manages Washtenaw County’s premier non-motorized trail system, the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B), which as of 2026, has completed 43 miles across the County.

Our facilities include:

Independence Lake County Park and Blue Heron Bay Splash Park

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center

Michigan Folk School

Pierce Lake Golf Course

Rolling Hills County Park and Water Park