Peninsular Park is a beautiful park that was once the site of the Peninsular Paper Company. It is a great park for fishing, especially on the walkway below the Peninsular Dam.

Peninsular Park is a 5 acre wooded area on the eastern shore of the Huron River, west of Leforge Road, that anchors the northern end of the riverfront park system.

Peninsular Park

Fast and delicious mediterranean food close to campus!

Chef Restaurant Mediterranean Grill

Friendly neighborhood bar with great burgers and cold beer. Daily food specials. Dartboards, pool table, and various electronic games. Nightly drink specials.

Powell's Pub

Northern Michigan-inspired coffee house and cafe serving great coffee and food. The extensive menu includes coffee drinks, frappes, smoothies, and desserts, plus breakfast sandwichs, bagels, panini sandwiches, gluten free options, and more.

Northern Grind Coffee

Sherzer Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Eastern Michigan University campus. It is operated by Physics & Astronomy staff and student volunteers from the EMU Astronomy Club.

The observatory is open on clear Tuesday evenings from September through April (academic year), and at select times during spring/summer terms (May through August). They are also scheduled to open on clear Monday evenings after 7:30 p.m. (and perhaps occasional Thursday evenings later in the term) for the Winter 2017 term for lab observations. A quick check of the observatory phone may verify if they are observing on a particular evening. The observatory observes all university holidays and closures.

Sherzer Observatory

Got Burger! is home to a wide variety of handcrafted burgers, made with 100% fresh meat and all natural ingredients! All of their burgers are made fresh, never frozen. Try out all of their exciting, innovative combinations, like the bacon, egg, and cheese burger or one of the three different vegetatian patties, like the falafel one! No matter what you choose, there's an array of sauces and sides to go with, from chili cheese fries to sweet potato fries with spicy chipotle mayo!

Got Burger!

Dom Bakeries is an Ypsilanti classic for donuts, coffee, fritters, personalized cakes of all kinds, and so much more. They also offer a drive thru with speedy service to get your day started. Family operated for over 40 years!

Dom Bakeries

The Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center's mission is to enhance the appreciation of firefighting history through engaging and informative exhibits, as well as teaching and promoting fire safety and prevention. Encompassing over 26,000 square feet, the Museum is an educational treasure trove that includes an original 1898 firehouse and modern, multilevel exhibit display area. Walking through the restored firehouse, visitors can view a fire engine steamer replete with horses, ready to go on their way to a fire. The large, modern addition offers 25 changing exhibits of antique fire trucks and early fire rigs, multiple displays of historic artifacts including tools, equipment, memorabilia and the largest collection of fire truck bells in the country.

Michigan Firehouse Museum

Recreation Park surrounds the Ypsilanti Senior Center and Rutherford Municipal Pool and features baseball fields, community gardens, basketball courts, paths and playground equipment.

Recreation Park

Candy Cane is a 7.0 acre neighborhood park located in the northwest corner of the community. This park has one baseball field, tennis courts, play equipment and picnic facilities. Little League games are held at Candy Cane over the summer.

Candy Cane Park

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

Dive into championship action at the NAIA Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving National Championships, happening March 3–6, 2027, at 100 Olds/Robb in Ypsilanti, Michigan! Top collegiate swimmers and divers from across the nation will compete for national glory in four thrilling days of record-breaking races, powerful dives, and unforgettable team moments. Feel the energy as elite athletes battle for every second, every point, and the coveted NAIA national title. Whether you’re a passionate fan, proud supporter, or new to collegiate swimming and diving, this College Multi Sport Championship promises excitement from the opening heat to the final event. Join us in Ypsilanti and experience the speed, skill, and spirit of the NAIA’s best! 

NAIA Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving National Championships

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Located inside the Olds-Robb Student Recreation/Intramural Complex, Jones Natatorium is the home venue for Eastern Michigan University's swimming and diving team.

The pool features an Olympic-sized 50M pool with spring (1M and 3M) and platform (5M, 7M, and 10M) diving boards. Jones Natatorium has held numerous state and local swimming and diving competitions.

Our divers train in a beautiful 50m x 25 yd pool

- Deck Capacity: 570
- Seating Capacity (second level): 800
- 17’ pool depth
- Two 1 meter springboards
- Two 3 meter springboards on concrete
- 5, 7.5 & 10 meter platforms with rough-tex surfacing
- Bubbler system to accelerate learning
- 1 meter springboard water spotting rig
- 3 meter springboard water spotting rig
- 5 meter platform water spotting rig 
- Three trampolines (two with spotting rigs)
- 2 dry boards, one with spotting rig
- Floor/Platform spotting rig
- Somersaulting simulator chair
- 30x6’ carpeted spring floor
- Two 30'x6’carpeted foam floors
- Five 32 inch flat screens with Tivo systems on all dryland and water stations
- 8 sets of stall bars
- 5 speaker surround sound system in dry gym

NAIA Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving National Championships

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