Name: All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01

Community Park is located on Ryan Drive and is open to the public. The park contains a paved walking/biking path, gazebo, benches, playground, and basketball court.

Community Park

Independence Lake's universally-accessible Blue Heron Bay spray park is the perfect place for some fun in the sun! Whether you are playing on the water play structure, gliding down our new water slides, or just catching some shade in our rentable pavilions, there is something for everyone!

Your kids will be sure to have a great adventure with our water jet spider, cattails, and buckets. Their concessions area is a great place to take a break from all the excitement while enjoying a hot meal and a cold drink. Guest amenities include first aid services, family changing rooms, showers, diaper changing stations and coin lockers.

Blue Heron Bay Spray Park

Independence Lake County Park offers a multitude of recreational activities for park visitors, and features diverse habitats including wetlands, prairies and great stands of oaks. The park offers a launch site for canoes, kayaks and motorized boats.

The park is among the best destinations in southern Michigan for diverse, beautiful natural areas that are carefully balanced with year-round recreational offerings.

Highlights include Blue Heron Bay (spray park), a beautiful beach and swimming area, boat rentals, playgrounds, the Red Hawk Disc Golf Courses, hiking trails, groomed cross-country (X-C) ski trails, and ice fishing in the winter.

Independence Lake County Park

Brauer Preserve is a 226 acre nature preserve, with more than 2 miles of trails. Owned by Washtenaw County Natural Areas Preservation Program. This area protects diverse habitats, from sandy knolls to upland forests to wetlands, surrounding 85 acres of active conservation farmland. Great spot for birdwatching.

No dogs, bikes, or hunting allowed.

Brauer Preserve

Acquired by Scio Township in 2012, Sloan Preserve boasts 50 acres of wetland, upland forest, and grassland ecosystems. The winding 1.5 mile trail system brings visitors from the parking lot down to serene frontage along Mill Creek, making Sloan Preserve a popular fly fishing destination.

- Parking
- Kiosk
- Pet Waste Bin
- Marked Trails
- Bench
- Mill Creek

Sloan Preserve

The First Street Park is located at the end of Edison Street along the railroad tracks. The park is equipped with horseshoe pits, picnic tables and a porta potty during the summer months.

First Street Park

Peace Park is a .2-acre mini-park at the corner of Ann Arbor and Inverness Streets is east of downtown. It has picnic tables and benches for residents to enjoy. The mission of Peace Park is to encourage residents to relax and reflect on the cultural and social diversity of the City.

Peace Park

Built in the 1840's, Gordon Hall is owned and operated by the Dexter Area Historical Society. The society puts on events at Gordon Hall throughout the year to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the building. The venue may also be rented for weddings and other special events.

Gordon Hall

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

Free annual event on Nov 1st in Frog Island Park, Ypsilanti. Bring your lighted, carved pumpkin & help light up the park!

Walk, red wagon, bike, or drive your hacks to Frog Island Park and light the track with pumpkins. Costumes encouraged (and masks requested)! Fire spinners from Ypsi Jam plan to perform, followed by Black Jake & the Carnies.

Join in for this illuminated event with the iconic "tridge" lit up, a park of glowing jacks, and amazing performers!

All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island

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