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Veterans Memorial Park Pool & Ice Arena
2150 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States
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Ja
Review №1

It was a wonderful experience for the police and fire men and woman to come out and skate...talk...with the public thank you to all those who made this nice event possible. We fully support you all

Ni
Review №2

Pool looks awesome!!! Defender clean water with Accu-tab keeping it safe!!

Ka
Review №3

Seems like an ice arena called Veterans Ice would make some accommodation and accessibility for any disabled Veteran to come and sit with their family or for that matter anyone with a wheelchair. As a guest recently a local parent asked how I was able to get my relative in a wheelchair up onto the area where they could see his peers play hockey, when I responded that we brought him up the handicap accessible stairs they could see the obstacles we faced and likely many others have before our visit. We had a few people lift the person in the wheelchair and carry them up the stairs which put our lived one in the walkway of many. Sure wishing the public facility had Handicap accessibility in the hockey/ice arena seating area. Entry was accessible, plus a few handicap parking spaces then you enter the ice arena and unless you stand next to the team bench * you are out of luck to view an event. (*which doesn’t allow a wheelchair user to see the players on the ice or what is actually going on during a game) Veterans and all people should have better options at public places.

Br
Review №4

This is an older ice arena and pool so dont expect all the amenities you would find at a 21st century establishment.That being said this place is fantastic, the pool is accommodating for all skill levels and ages, there is a kiddie pool, swim lanes, deep end, and very nice water slide. There is no diving board.Inside the building there is an ice rink that is used for hockey leagues and open skating in the fall and winter months.They facility has a snack stand inside as well as a couple vending machines, they also sell some ice skating accessories and offer skate sharpening.My daughter swims on the summer swim team that they have and the coaches, just, and families are all fantastic.This place is a wonderful resource to have in our city.

Th
Review №5

Clean, spacious, and public restroom... couldnt ask for more

Ve
Review №6

Must have been the day I was having because I just felt isolated and lonely in this place.

Er
Review №7

Great for a dog walk (but please pick up after your pet and keep them on leash)

Me
Review №8

Best birthday party at Veterans Memorial Park ever! The kids loved skating, and sharing special things such as crafts, snacks, and birthday cake in the designated party room! Thanks to one and all!

Ma
Review №9

Its a great family place ,very friendly staff & good prices

Su
Review №10

Ann Arbor has small & older local pools but they are fun for families. We can always find space to sit & relax when the kids are in the water. We try to make the best of the adult only swim when the kids have to vacate. More seating inside would be nice for us to sit and eat snacks.

Yi
Review №11

Older, smaller community ice rink with limited facilites and amenities. While Im thankful we have this resource in the community, it definitely could use some updates and improvements.

He
Review №12

My son loves it here. We ice skate in the winter and he skateboards in the summer.

Ga
Review №13

Summer 2018, I spent time playing with David Cardenas and his team the Huston Astros. I closed out several games and started a handful to warm my arm up for the coming Winter Season. As for my season stats, I averaged 2+ Strikeouts Per Inning, over 1 Shattered Bat per 7 Innings and wins on every single game I started. Velocity really started to peak mid to late July with Fastball reaching 95+mph and solid tailing action on the Sinker. Currently in negotiation to play in a Winter Professional League. Pitches commanded include the 4-seam, 2-seam also referred to as a Sinker, Circle Change, Splitfinger Fastball, Slider, and curveball.2018 Personal StatsHeight: 64 3/4Body Mass 206lbs Body fat (%) Apprx. 6-8%Lean body mass (lbs) 194lbsVertical jump (inches) 37Vertical jump peak power (w) 11,010.27Vertical jump mean power (w) 4,334.16Grip strength (lbs) 250 - 26510-yard sprint (s)Pro-agility (s)2018Peak Power: 11,010.27 wattsPower Avg: 4,334.16 wattsPeak Velocity: 95+mph

Ke
Review №14

Nice baseball fields

Em
Review №15

Decent park. Four baseball fields, a skate park, pool with water slide, shelters, parking lot, lot of port a potty. The shelter and the little playground are in bad shape. Lot of garbage everywhere but functional.

Na
Review №16

Amazing skatepark good for beginners and pros one thing I would like is a area for just beginners

Gu
Review №17

This is a great fun place to bring the kids and fun for grown ups too! The Swimming Pool is Real refreshing on a Hot Summer Day.

Ka
Review №18

This pool was great for my 3 year old! Nice shallow water, and a fun toddler spray ground

Ni
Review №19

Great place for families and adults. Ice rink, swimming pools. Vending machines, can get busier during peak hours. Convenient location and a large hill for snow sledding, baseball fields, skate park. Grilling/pavilion area. Near 94

Ma
Review №20

Friendly, safe place for beginners. Many experienced boarders willing to give pointers.

Co
Review №21

This is our local pool and I love it. Water slide is super fun for grown ups and kids alike. New pool liner is a huge improvement. I wish the vending machines were restocked more frequently -- my kids have been sad about lack of ice cream choices quite a few times. Concession stand has never been open in the times Ive been there.

Sq
Review №22

Not sure anything about this place. Its a pokemon go gym.

La
Review №23

Great place to grab a fresh pie.. love there gormet taste.. great custome service.. I plan on ordering for my next big event..

Dr
Review №24

Nice place

Za
Review №25

Excellent softball/baseball fields. Absolutely great facility, highly recommend playing there

Li
Review №26

Great place to go sledding. One large hill, and a smaller hill. Not too over crowded. Did not go into ice arena.

je
Review №27

Great sports complex. Nice softball fields and ice rinks. Fun skate park.

Je
Review №28

Nice park. If you are close.

Jo
Review №29

Skatepark is litttyyyyyy especially if youre into bowls but Im more about that street life myself

El
Review №30

The ice was great, and the lobby was warm. They also gave us a room for a party and we had a blast :) No hassle, just lots of fun

An
Review №31

We always enjoy this community pool. Most recently, we had my daughters birthday party there. They allow food on the grass next to the pool. We gathered three picnic tables around a blanket in the shade under the trees and had two coolers for cold drinks and snacks. They put the ice cream in the freezer and kept the cupcakes cool and safe for us in the front office until we were ready to serve. They let us hang a piñata from one of the trees.The kids enjoyed the zero-entry tots splash pool and the deeper pool and slide, and the adults either joined the kids at the pool or hung out in the shade. The staff were all really nice. They kept track of our guests so we could pay for everyone at the end according to who actually came. It was so easy and relaxed. I cannot recommend it enough. :)

De
Review №32

Very nice rink. My children took several skating lessons here. It is definitely cheaper than the Cube and the quality of teaching is good for both adults and children. Good place to learn to skate for beginners to intermediate. Best thing I liked about this place was separate adult skating times for open skates. However, adult and kids lessons are also at different times which can be a little inconvenient to parents who are planning to spend same time on the rink. One thing I didnt like was I noticed some instructors were teaching private lessons for extra money during public skating times. They would occupy the center of the rink and yell at anyone (any age) who would skate too close to them or bump into them by mistake. I didnt like that management at Vets allowed such intrusion at public skating. I dont know if they still allow that. Other than that. it is fine place to skate with your friends and family.

Ma
Review №33

Really nice park, will definitely go back.

St
Review №34

Something different on a Friday night? Checkout MACRHL! Good womens hockey! Excellent laid back competition! Lots of good people offering Nice shot! to theiropponent and friend.

KJ
Review №35

Lots of fun at the pool and the kids love the waterslide!

Fr
Review №36

The staff was great had a great time

R.
Review №37

Not the largest pool in Ann Arbor, but less crowded. Highlights include a great kids pool with waterfalls that is perfect for toddlers, a nice water slide for older kids, and shaded areas to sit. There are only a few lap lanes, but they are rarely too crowded. Overall, a great choice for swimming with kids, but less to offer for adults interested in swimming laps.

Sh
Review №38

Love park pool very busy because its so nice

Ja
Review №39

All I can say is we had a really good time we had a good seating area to have a picnic and be in the shade probably would have stayed longer but that day it did start raining really hard which was kind of nice because it was the way to end the day without having the kids get upset but yeah I would definitely take my family there again it was fun

He
Review №40

Its pretty fun, for a cheap price!

Bo
Review №41

I ice skate on weekday noontime here. It is well maintained, clean. The ice is smooth. The people are friendly. Definitely not crowded at this time.

Os
Review №42

Great draft adult hockey league

De
Review №43

Great place to relax and enjoy family fun time.

Lu
Review №44

Had a lovely picnic on the grounds, with my daughters and a grandchild.

Mi
Review №45

Good pool, especially for kids. Deep end a little small. Water slide keeps my kids coming back every (summer) trip to town. Helpful staff. Wish they had towels.

Ja
Review №46

So peaceful and great for walking!

St
Review №47

Place has changed so much. Not impressed with the way things are set up one bit

Se
Review №48

When we went ice-skating here the staff was quick and courteous getting a pair of rental skates and some time on the ice. The ice rink itself was well maintained and the facilities were clean as a whistle. Theres even a snack bar that has popcorn!

Ja
Review №49

Veterans is the home rink for the Pioneer Womans hockey team, also the SkyRon Womans hockey team, and the Dexter Dreadnauts, the Mens team. It is a good hockey venue. Free skate and learn to skate are available. Do bundle up, its a ice rink!

Ja
Review №50

Nice ball fields- GPS takes you to a few different places in the park, so definitely look at satellite view to make sure you get to the right place

Mi
Review №51

Kids had fun here on the small water slide and playing in the pool. They didnt like the 10 minutes of adult only swim about once an hour though. But it did give them a small break.

Ri
Review №52

I went to swim laps. All the lap lanes were full.So I went to swim short laps to warm up in the deep end.I was immediately told that I cannot swim there.Apparently, they are too short-staffed to watch expert swimmers in the lap lanes and the deep end at the same time.I asked for my money back and was refused.Four dollars wasted.

Da
Review №53

Great summer fun at the pool! Great winter fun at the ice rink! We come here all the time for the playground down the hill, tennis, softball games, and skate park (can ride scooters).

Ha
Review №54

The pool is pretty nice here, with a water slide, decent sized kiddie pool, and ample space for swimming laps. The tennis courts have been recently redone, which is great. That being said,The rest of the park appears somewhat neglected, though it seems to be making a comeback with the addition of the skatepark. Its not exactly picnic friendly, as the one shelter area appears to be boarded up and no longer used. The park is functional in ways but is not aesthetically pleasing and not somewhere Id recommend going for a nature walk.

Tr
Review №55

One of the larger city parks with lots of amenities.

Ca
Review №56

Baseball, softball, skatepark, swimming pool and other activities. Very clean, safe, and a well maintained community park.

Am
Review №57

Nice park with many activities

De
Review №58

One of the best skate park Ive ever been to.

Ch
Review №59

Great city park. Nice swimming pool and ice rink.

Gi
Review №60

Great pool but only one water slide and it is very slow.

Da
Review №61

Lots to do and very well keep.

Jo
Review №62

Awesome fields! Really well maintained, and good water fountains

Br
Review №63

Great all around park and pool

Jo
Review №64

Lots of fun for the whole family! The waterslide is very nice!

Ed
Review №65

Often insufficient number of deck chairs. And until today, one would be able to enjoy their iPod headphones rather than be subjected to LOUD Walmart/elevator quality auto-tuned music-like product which cannot be drowned out by even the most powerful headphones. Intolerable. Had to leave.

Do
Review №66

Great park. Great family entertainment. An asset to the City.

Am
Review №67

Great learn to skate class! Also comes with free rentals!

j
Review №68

Its a great place

Je
Review №69

We play hockey here. Nice facility, decent staff. Ice is usually OK; they run the zamboni only after each game.

Mi
Review №70

Nice park area with excellent skate park in the corner of the park. Always very busy on nice days, but still room to skate for all ages and skill levels.

Al
Review №71

Nice pool, skating rink, baseball diamonds, & park - park area is kind of far from the parking area, but has covered picnic tables & restrooms. Skate park at far end of property.

Jo
Review №72

Great local pool. Take your kids!

La
Review №73

This ice rink is small, but just right for beginners and a quick skate.

Do
Review №74

Refs are hot garb

We
Review №75

My kids have been taking ice skating lessons at Vets for 5 years, and we really like the instructors! If you are looking for a low pressure, kid-friendly, recreational approach to teaching your kid ice skating I highly recommend it!

Mo
Review №76

The worst place ever i dont like the management and the staff so rude!Not recommended at all !!!

Jo
Review №77

Good old vets Park. the new skate park looks amazing!

Er
Review №78

Love the open skate times. and the friendly low key draft league Hockey,

Sh
Review №79

Love all they have to offer...just need more play structures

Wi
Review №80

Heat does not work in the arena. People are never nice, referees are very sensitive!

El
Review №81

Great place to cool off.

He
Review №82

Great place to bring the family

Br
Review №83

Great park with lots to do!

Mi
Review №84

Fun place lot of activities.

ch
Review №85

OMG!!!!!!! IT IS AWESOME VISTIT THERE IT IS VERY FUN FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALL AGES I LOVE IT !!! U SHOULD GO THERE CUZ ITS ONE OF THE BEST WATERPARKS IN ANN ARBOR ON MY CHART AND U SHOULD ALSO GO TO ROLLING HILLS IN YPSI THATS MY FIRST ITS AWESOME BUT I LIVE CLOSER TO VETS SO I RECCOMEND VETS TO PEOPLE THAT LIVE CLOSE BY GO THERE!!!!!!

Ti
Review №86

Love MACRHL hockey on Friday nights.

An
Review №87

Awesome place for the family pay one price stay all day

Ha
Review №88

Nice Park and beautiful trails.. well maintained.

sa
Review №89

Beautiful fields, kids love it

Ch
Review №90

Shate board park newly built.

Am
Review №91

Good ball fields. Wish there was a playground.

Fr
Review №92

Classic hockey arena with great ice and great service.

Ma
Review №93

Affordable and friendly staff

Ko
Review №94

Great place. We come here at least once a year.

Em
Review №95

I play slow pitch at there softball fields. They keep mice care of the fields. I just wish they had the restroom working instead of portapotties.

Is
Review №96

Good facility for swimming, tennis, ice-skating, baseball/softball and home of the A2 skate park.

Th
Review №97

Excellent service

Jr
Review №98

Great skate park

Em
Review №99

Had a blast and a nice place to go.

Al
Review №100

Good

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  • Address:2150 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States
  • Site:http://www.a2gov.org/vets
  • Phone:+1 734-794-6235
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Memorial park
Working hours
  • Monday:3am–11pm
  • Tuesday:9am–11pm
  • Wednesday:3–11pm
  • Thursday:12–11pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9am–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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