Saline Parks Commission

Saline Parks Commission Saline Parks Commission page is to keep Saline Area residents informed of activities and opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Risdon Park yesterday to view the new pollinator garden, paint rocks for the tic-ta...
06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Risdon Park yesterday to view the new pollinator garden, paint rocks for the tic-tac-toe board with Saline/Milan Rocks , and get shaved ice from Kona Ice. We would also like to thank Washtenaw County Conservation District , Liv's Native Nursery LLC , and girl scout troop 40193 for sharing information about their resources and projects. It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy the park!

05/31/2026

Stop by Risdon Park until 3pm and join us for games and Kona Ice!

Don't forget! We are hosting a Risdon Park Celebration Event this Sunday, May 31st, at 1pm. Stop by to see the new, almo...
05/28/2026

Don't forget! We are hosting a Risdon Park Celebration Event this Sunday, May 31st, at 1pm. Stop by to see the new, almost in bloom, pollinator garden and enjoy some fun lawn games and rock painting. Kona Ice will also be on-site from 1-2:30!

Interested but unable to attend this weekend? Parks Commission will also be hosting a cleanup at Mill Pond Park on June 9th at 7pm. We will be meeting in the parking lot.

05/21/2026

Mill Pond Park is currently under construction while the new Saline River Valley Trail is put in. This trail will improve access to the park and will connect the north end of the park down to Michigan Ave.

While the park is undergoing construction, this is a great opportunity to visit any of Saline's 11 other parks! The Parks Commission is working on a number of projects this year to improve public access and enjoyment of the parks. If you would like to learn more, Parks Commission meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the City Council chambers at City Hall.
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Join us on Sunday, May 31st at 1pm for the Risdon Park Celebration Event. This family-friendly event will celebrate the ...
05/07/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 31st at 1pm for the Risdon Park Celebration Event. This family-friendly event will celebrate the pollinator garden that was installed last year with funding support from the School and Community Habitat Grant program and private donations.
Activities will include lawn games, rock painting, a native seed handout, and information from local organizations about various resources that can help you plan or manage your garden!

Risdon Park is located at the corner of S. Ann Arbor St. and Pleasant Ridge Drive.

The time has come!Nominations for the 2026 Green Thumb Award will be open from May 1 - August 31. Gardens must be within...
04/29/2026

The time has come!
Nominations for the 2026 Green Thumb Award will be open from May 1 - August 31.
Gardens must be within the City of Saline limits and can fit into one of three categories:

Beautification - Residential: Look for use of color, creative design and any type of garden that is eye catching.

Native/Sustainable - Residential: Look for use of plants native to Michigan, plants that benefit pollinators and other wildlife, and/or sustainable garden practices (i.e. no herbicide/pesticide use; incorporation of rain gardens, rain barrels, and other water-saving methods)

Businesses & Organizations

If you have a garden you would like to nominate, please fill out the following nomination form
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Brecon Park yesterday in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Month. A shagbark hickory (...
04/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Brecon Park yesterday in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Month. A shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) was planted near the north end of the park. This is a hardy, long-lived species that can grow up to 150 feet tall. The group also replanted the park's flower box and added mulch around playground equipment and the library trail.

Did You Know? Michigan has roughly 75 native species of trees and many can be found at our parks. Do you have a favorite?

Please join us and the Saline Be Green Environmental Commission tomorrow at Brecon Park for a tree planting followed by ...
04/24/2026

Please join us and the Saline Be Green Environmental Commission tomorrow at Brecon Park for a tree planting followed by a park clean-up.
We will be meeting at the Northeast side of the park at 10am. Gloves and equipment will be available but please bring your own gloves if you have them.

In order for us to know how much equipment to bring, please sign up here if you plan to join:
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the nature walk at Salt Springs Park yesterday. Parks Commissioner Jim Peters sh...
04/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the nature walk at Salt Springs Park yesterday. Parks Commissioner Jim Peters shared his wealth of knowledge about Saline's history before we were led on a a tour of the park's ephemerals by Environmental Commissioner Alyson Oostdyk. The rain let up just in time for the event!

We were so happy to present the Green Thumb Awards at the council meeting on Monday. Congrats to all our winners and tha...
11/19/2025

We were so happy to present the Green Thumb Awards at the council meeting on Monday. Congrats to all our winners and thank you to everyone for continuing to make Saline a beautiful place to live and visit with your green thumbs!

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1866 Woodland Drive
Saline, MI
48176

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(734) 429-3502 Ext 2509

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