The Ann Arbor parks system is comprised of more than 160 parks covering more than 2,100 acres. Parks maintenance staff is responsible for the care and upkeep of the parks, which includes mowing. Currently, parks are mowed every 14 days. This schedule can be greatly impacted by the weather. The warm spring weather and rains wake the grass up and it starts to grow rapidly, creating an neglected look to the park. There are also areas in the parks which tend to hold water for a long time. Taking the mowers into these areas is tricky to navigate and the operators risk getting the machine stuck.

When the weather does permit us to mow, our staff often work longer days (into the evenings) and the weekends to catch up. We understand these areas appear unkempt, and we want you to know we’re working as swiftly as possible to get them mowed and keep on our regular schedule. Please continue to use the A2 Fix It app or A2 Fix It on the city website to report any concerns or maintenance issues or call the parks customer service office at 734.794.6230.

We are also implementing reduced spring mowing to certain areas of Buhr, Sugarbush, Virginia and Wurster Parks as part of the Pollinator Aware Yard Care initiative. These areas will be mowed less often than once every 2 weeks, in an effort to support pollinator survival in our parks. Thank you for your patience, and we hope you will continue to enjoy the parks!