Mary Beth Doyle Park — Attraction in Ann Arbor

Just follow the beaten path! It's pretty easy to figure out, also if you need a reference there is a sign located between hole 2 and 3 (at least there is a sign :) ) the pro pads make it worth trying and still average only 2 to 3 hundred feet, really. A nice course to practice in those awkward few months of beginning this sport because it have a short pad position also, then you have the few joint pads where you can clearly see a red and white stripe on the pad markers, along with the feet! Careful for ticks and other pests around the lake, dog friendly, pick up your trash and dispose of them at the red holes (sucks that there aren't many trash cans at the white pad positions (hint, hint)) please! I posted a picture of the map for you plan ahead-ers......

This park is relatively small, but with some looping about and use of every extension, you can make a three mile run without necessarily running laps around the actual lake. Trails include gravel, dirt, and paved, both exposed and in the woods. The lake is a refuge for tons of ducks and geese, the forest is a haven for red tailed hawks and other smaller birds, and the wildflowers are amazing--the biggest colony of trout lilies I have ever seen. Lots of community birders, joggers, bikers and frisbee golfers, who have always been unfailingly polite in my experience. Not for those afraid of mud unless you don't mind a short walk on the paved part. There's access to the stream on the east side of...

Good nature area amidst suburbia. Half a mile-ish fully paved, wide walking trail good for wheelchairs, strollers, bikes, roller skates/blades, etc surrounding the marshlands and reservoir.

Newly paved basketball courts (2022 I believe) and a playground that's best for a little older kids (late elementary) but still fun for littler kids.

Picnic tables throughout but no built-in grills.

Cool disc golf course hidden amongst the trees and meadows.

Lots of smaller trails connecting to surrounding neighborhoods which is my...