Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 14, 1965
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Ice Rinks Being Prepared: Work was in full swing again today at the city's ice rinks in an effort to have them prepared for weekend skating. So far this year the weather has severely curtailed use of the skating at the city facilities. Working at West Park is Ray Gibson (foreground), a Parks Department employee who lives at 627 Miller.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 13, 1963
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Signs of Summer: City workmen are removing leaves from the two municipal wading pools at West Park (shown here) and Burns Park in preparation for the summer season of the Recreation Department. The program, opening next Monday, will include supervised play periods in the pools which are equipped with shower-type sprays. Leaves shown being removed by tractor-mounted scoop and dump trucks are intentionally packed in the concrete pools to prevent cracking from freezing during the winter. The pools are favorite spots for many youngsters.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 15, 1959
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Eye Full of Pie: Table manners were forgotten as these six and seven-year-old youngsters participated in a pie-eating contest at West Park. The event was sponsored by the Ann Arbor Recreation Department. Winners were named in various age groups.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 16, 1958
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Playground Activities: City youngsters play tether ball this morning in West Park as the Ann Arbor Recreation Department's supervised summer recreation program gets under way. The program, which opened today, includes many other activities for children and adults, ranging from swimming instruction to instrumental music. The supervised playground activities are scheduled at 13 local parks and school playgrounds.