Name: Mary Beth Doyle Park
Address: 3500 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

A mix of amenities can be found at the park including a playground, a basketball court, a disc golf course, a wooded nature area and a large wetland area with native flowers. The disc golf course​ is 18 holes and is a very popular attraction. There is a paved circular path, accessible from the Birch Hollow Drive parking lot, that goes around the pond and wetland area.

More than half of the 81-acre park is a wooded natural area that has tra​ils​​ meandering throughout. The trails are a mix of natural footpaths and narrow wooden boardwalks.

Mary Beth Doyle Park

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.

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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.

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​The Cobblestone Farm house, completed in 1845, was originally a two-family home. Benajah Ticknor, a U.S. Naval surgeon, and Heman Ticknor, whig​ politician and farmer, shared occupancy of this classic revival structure with their families. Being restored and interpreted to reflect its mid-nineteenth century appearance, the sit​​e provides a view of past rural life in Washtenaw County. Today the site is administered through Parks and Recreation Services with support from the Cobblestone Farm Association.​​​

Cobblestone Farm Museum

Buhr Park is a large 39 acre park in southeastern Ann Arbor, with many recreation amenities to offer.

The park contains softball diamonds, tennis courts with a tennis ball recycling bin, a playground, an outdoor Gaga Ball​ pit, rolling open fields, a sledding hill​, and picnic facilities with grills.

The park is home to the Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena and Pool​. Buhr is also home to the historic Cobblestone Farm and borders Allen Elementary School.​​

Buhr Park

Activities at Buhr Park Ice Arena include public ice skating, drop-in hockey and rental hours. The facility has a heated lobby, vending, restrooms and four separate locker rooms for hockey. Skate rentals available.

Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena

The pool features a six- lane, 25 yard pool with a deep well and a separate 0" depth entry children's wading pool with interactive play toys.

Buhr Park Pool

Georgetown Country Club has amenities for the whole family. Among their facilities are an 8 lane swimming pool with diving boards, 9 hole golf course, 9 hole FootGolf course, 4 tennis courts, and volleyball courts.

Their clubhouse, pool, golf and FootGolf courses are open for rentals to host any event.

Georgetown Country Club

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

Achilles is a family restaurant specializing in Greek authentic homemade food. Also serving American and Italian meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Achilles Diner

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

​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

High quality Harazi Mocha. Premium Yemeni coffee beans. 100% organic. Socotra is named after the Socotra Island in Yemen.

Socotra Coffee House

Extensive menu of authentic Korean and Japanese foods. plus full sushi bar. Korean barbecue and hot pot dishes cooked at the table. Full bar with Korean and Japanese liquors, beers, wines, and sakes.

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