Name: Lillie Park South
Address: 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

Park with a lake, 2 ponds, a boardwalk & sports fields plus asphalt, wood-chip & limestone trails. Pavilion and playground available.

Lillie Park South

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, [a foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/) bursting with [world-class arts and culture.](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/) Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant [network of communities](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/) across Washtenaw County. With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Whatever your passion, the Ann Arbor area has something to ignite it. Savor world-class cuisine, explore nature’s stunning landscapes, discover eclectic boutiques, and dive into museums rich with history. Enjoy thrilling sports, captivating arts, and a culture that’s vibrant and welcoming.

Our visitors flock to the area for a variety of reasons. But there’s one thing they can agree upon: There’s so much to see and do, one day is simply not enough. [Get inspired for your Ann Arbor area getaway](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/visitors-guide/ "Get inspired for your Ann Arbor area getaway").

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Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, [a foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/) bursting with [world-class arts and culture.](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/) Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant [network of communities](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/) across Washtenaw County. With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Destination Ann Arbor

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

The 1​0-acre Swift Run Dog Park is located at the northeast corner of the Swift Run landfill, at the corner of Platt Road and Ellsworth Road in southeast Ann Arbor. The entire perimeter is fenced, with two gated entrances that permit a safe transition in and out of the dog park.

There is a separate fenced area for dogs less than 20 pounds. Each dog play area has benches, waste stations, and plenty of room to run.

Swift Run Dog Park

**Break Out of Reality, Break into FUN!**

Your personal game host plays an entertaining and costumed character depending on your theme. You will not get this experience at any other escape game in Ann Arbor and this is why we have OVER 10,000 5-STAR Reviews on Google!!! Step into our artistically decorated buildings and step into another world.

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It starts with above and beyond customer care, your experience is our top priority! Call or check our Game Comparison Page to find the perfect game for your group based on if you're playing an escape game with kids, looking for a scary escape room, have a large group, a two person date night, planning a team building event or a party! All reservations guarantee a private escape game room for your team at Breakout Escape Room Ann Arbor.

Breakout Escape Rooms

This 20-theater megaplex offers first-run films, and also features D-Box and an IMAX screen!

Cinemark Theaters

​Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area is a 25 acre park adjacent to Scarlett and Mitchell Schools and Mitchell-Scarlett Woods. Access to the park is from the schools’ parking lot, where parking is available. A trail through Mitchell-Scarlett woods connects to the city park.

This park is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The area contains an old field, a diverse wetland, and a wooded area. The old field and wetlands are great areas to look for birds, facilitated by many bird boxes throughout the park.

Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area

DABU Sushi offers the very best in Japanese and Korean cuisine, with the guarantee that you'll leave the restaurant not only satisfied, but hooked on their food and ready to return. They're committed to giving the best quality food, excellent service, and great value accompanied by a pleasant experience and clean ambience.

DABU Sushi

Lefty's is committed to serving the highest quality shaved and marinated ribeye meat. Their famous corned beef is marinated with their own recipe of spices and cooked in house every morning, sliced deli style on their own slicing machines. All of their vegetables are cut fresh daily, with freshly baked hoagie buns delivered daily from a local bakery. All of their operators, managers, and chefs are certified, experienced, and trained to make all of their special sauces in house and provide each customer with a clean, healthy, and top notch service at its best.

Lefty's Cheesesteak

Providing airport and local transportation tailored to business and vacation travelers. Michigan Green Cars is a licensed limousine service operating eco-friendly hybrid electric cars. Call or download Michigan Green Cars APP at Google Play and Apple App Store.

Michigan Green Cars

Menu offers a full line of items for the whole family including Greek specialties and breakfast dishes.

Leo's Coney Island

Get to Know Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve Prior to colonization, the land now known as Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve was covered by oak-hickory forest and swamp. When Mabel (Lewis) and Lloyd Johnson purchased the land in 1940, a portion was cultivated as farmland. In 2007, their foundation–the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation–donated the land to Legacy Land Conservancy.

The 51 acres donated to Legacy included farmland, oak-hickory forest, and buttonbush swamp. In 2016, 15 of the 18 acres of farmland were converted into a restored prairie community. The remaining three acres were devoted to on-going projects managed through two community partnerships: one with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and another with Project Grow.

Today, the buttonbush swamp remains nestled within the mature oak-hickory forest, the wetlands are an amphibian hotspot, and a diverse population of native grasses and wildflowers abound in the restored prairie. The Preserve adjoins Pittsfield Charter Township’s Lillie Park to the north, with an interconnected trail system for easy access to both areas.

**Parking –** Parking is available in a small parking lot near the cell phone tower.

Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve

Get to Know Sharon Hills Nature Preserve Located on the western edge of the rolling Sharon Short Hills, the Sharon Hills Nature Preserve was shaped by glacial activity thousands of years ago during the last major period of glaciation. The hills, made up of sandy and rocky glacial debris, are an end moraine in the Jackson interlobate region.

Prior to colonization, the site likely supported oak savanna habitat and wetlands. In the late 1920s it was logged and the site of a sand pit. There is also evidence of a former homestead. Because of poor, easily eroding soils, it was used for many years as grazing land for livestock. Most recently it was used and owned by University of Michigan professors David and Ellie Shappirio, John Allen, Edith Maynard, and Sally Allen for entomology. The group donated the land to Legacy Land Conservancy in 2000 at the completion of their insect research.

This 67-acre preserve now contains a range of habitats including remnant prairie, meadows, wetlands, and oak-hickory forest. It provides a refuge for many of the upland game bird species that call Michigan home, including the wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and ring-necked pheasant.

From the parking lot the outer loop, Tolen Trail, is a good mile hike with various trails leading off the exterior loop making 2.2 miles of trail in total. We suggest you take a copy of our trails map with you when you walk, as the winding trails and convoluted landforms can be confusing. This is the only Legacy preserve where horseback riding and falconry (with a permit) are allowed.

Parking – Look for the signs on the east side of the road and park in the grassy parking area just off Sharon Hollow Road.

Sharon Hills Nature Preserve

Great family-friendly restaurant. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, numerous daily specials, and home-style favorites. Serves beer and wine. Great kids meals. Outdoor patio.

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