Yet another beautiful free Michigan park! This is connected to Furstenberg Park by a short trail that is mostly boarded by wood and has some small bridges. I like to bird watch and saw a cool Wood Ducks in the water, a tree swallow, and a swan! You can also stop by the water (very close to the shore) in the short hike at least 3 times and see some turtles. And there are many chipmunks and some other birds along the path. And there are a lot of people canoeing or kayaking on the water. read more

Gallup Park Canoe Livery - Boating Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Gallup Park (broader than just the Canoe Livery) is one of my absolute favorite parks in Ann Arbor! Easy but varied and interesting trails, paved and unpaved, with great views of water, nature, and animals. Great park for distance running - when I was training for a half marathon, I would come here for anywhere from 3-8 mile runs. I actually typically like parking at the boat launch entrance off Geddes, but there is plenty of parking at the main entrance as well. It's just a little bit of a quieter entrance to the park. Over the last couple of years, they've had some fantastic art displays there as well. Very dog friendly, kid friendly, bike friendly, all of the above! Tends to be one of the busier parks, but for good reason. read more

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Pretty park, does need a lot more work. Not a lot of picnic tables, needs more. Also, bathrooms need to be cleaned up better. There could be more done to enhance the park. read more

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Didn't go canoeing when I was here at Gallup Park, mostly because I always find myself coming here in the wintertime, but it's a great place for hiking, especially if you link it up with the Furstenberg Nature Area as well. Honestly, pro tip right out of the gate is to start at Furstenberg Nature Area, park here, hike through the nature area, across islands, and suddenly you'll find yourself in the Gallup Park region. This park is special because it straddles the Huron River. It's a extremely flat hike, so friendly to all skill levels, dog-friendly (of course), but it's kept interesting because you get to walk over boardwalks and bridges and on and off various different islands as well. There are tons of little playgrounds along the way that you can stop at for a quick play session before continuing on in your hike too and it's just great fun. There are sculptures to appreciate, bridges to walk under, and nature to soak up throughout the entire walk. If you do this entire loop with Furstenberg Nature Area, the total hike length is about 3 miles, which is super doable given that there is hardly any elevation change! A lovely hike for a low-key, good weather kind of day! read more

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Gallup Park is so much more than the livery. Unfortunately, Yelp did not add my alternate location. It is one of the most scenic sections of the B2B bike trail if you are on the other side of the livery, across the wooden bridge or alternate parking lot. You will find a nicer playground, picnic pavillion, and great view of the river. The path runs for a few miles along the river. read more

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My friends and I like to go kayaking once a year or so, and we come here when we go. It's $14/pp for a one-person kayak for two hours. We went here this past weekend and although there was a line, it went quickly. Originally we were going to go to Argo, down the street, actually, but their parking was full, so we decided to go back to Gallup. In addition to the one-person kayaks, they have two-person kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats. The lake area is beautiful and you can even kayak down to Argo and take their van back if you like (or vice versa). Overall I highly recommend Gallup for a day out on the lake, whether you are kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboating. The area is beautiful, too. read more

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Tubing,Kayaking,Running, Fishing,Volleyball,Children Play Area or BBQ Area?this place literally has everything. I have been here couple of times for volleyball meetup. If you are here on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday around 6.30 PM you'll see bunch of people playing volley ball . Just hop on to some team. Pros: -------- Good Trail Good Place for Kayak/ Tubing Huge Parking BBQ Area Kids Play area Cons: ------ None read more

Gallup Park Canoe Livery - Boating Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Just left the 2018 Huron River Day event. Very cute event! They had $5 boat rentals, live music, live animals and bugs, food (tamales, polishes, pizza, and Mediterranean foods), boat shows, and dancing. I had fun, especially the boat rentals. This really made my Sunday nice. read more

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It was a nice day yesterday. As soon as I got out of work, we grabbed some light dinner and had a nice stroll around the area (we park near the one way bridge, walked all the way around the big playground), found a picnic table near the water and had a nice meal. Walked around some more, explored the inner depths of the trails and took some pictures of some goose, swans, etc. read more

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It's such a beautiful place and the scenery is super nice ,, lot of picnic tables ,, the only bad thing is the

My first time! I had a lot of fun and it sure makes me love Michigan a bit more seeing how there are a lot of random outdoor fun things to do! When we went there wasn't much water so it made getting the metal canoe moving really hard. If it hasn't rain for a while go for a kayak. It is easier to paddle in those and much more comfy. I definitely would like to come back! Bring sunscreen! The website said there would be lockers but I didn't see any. There are bathrooms at the beginning and I believe at the end. read more

Had the third office picnic at Gallup this week. It's a fine place, but all the goose crap everywhere is awful. Especially with no where to properly wash your hands or facilities for a rest. (bathroom) For the rental, you get a covered spot, with tables, overlooking the river. I would give it more stars if the grass was nice or there wasn't land mines everywhere. read more

I have visited this park several times and I think it is awesome. The paved walking trails go on and on and on, there is a fantastic playground for children, and it's right next to the river so the view is amazing. I've never had any problems finding a parking spot here either. I would highly recommend this park for anyone who wants a fun little outing. read more

Excellent place for canoeing in the summer. Sometimes the water is too shallow and you can't go canoeing. The canoes are metal and pretty heavy. You will have to carry it over one part, which is kind of annoying. Reasonably priced. You have to canoe the Huron river at least once while you're living in Ann Arbor. read more

Gallup Park is a great place for picnics, canoeing, jogging, nature photography, bird watching and whatever else you like to do outdoors. I recently attended a private party held at the canoe livery. We had tables set up for our dinner and afterward those of us who wanted to try a paddleboat, canoe or kayak were able to tool around the river for a while. You must wear a life vest and they get disinfected with bleach afterward so don't worry about cooties. There were plenty of livery staff available to help everyone get into and out of their boats. Lots of fun for young and old! There were plenty of places to sit outdoors and when rain forced us inside, I found that the high ceiling and bare walls of the shelter made it very hard to hear the conversation with a person right next to me. But I had a blast anyway and look forward to another chance to go back. Just watch out about the grill with the rusted bottom. Ashes are going to fall through that huge hole, but you might be able to make it work anyway. read more

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This park has it all! When the weather is nice, I job along the various paths. I also enjoy watching the sunset on the bridges. Some more adventurous folks than me even dive into the river from the bridges. When the river is frozen, I actually like walking around in the freezing cold embracing the beauty of nature here. You'll also the many geese and ducks and the elusive swans here year-round whether they're swimming around the one patch of the river that's not frozen or tending to their cute goslings and cygnets in the spring! Just watch out for them when you're cruising by on your bike! Other activities include playgrounds, volleyball nets, bbq grills... Of course, you can rent a canoe or kayak to use on the Huron. read more

Contrary to its name, Gallup Park is NOT for horse riding or Horse racing. It IS, however, a great spot for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boats, picnicking, and the sort. Their kayak prices are the best I've found in the greater Detroit area: $14/ 2hrs - single-person kayak; $18/ 2hrs - two-person kayak. The rental closes at 7pm on Saturdays. We brought our own volleyball net, but ended up using The park's volleyball net that was already set up. It's on a grassy area, no sandbox. Note: the restrooms towards the end of the park (past the single vehicle occupancy bridge) did not have running water, nor did they flush :/ Not sure if this is the norm for this park, but it was inconvenient enough that I have to dock a star for that alone. The park was super packed in the evening. Cars had to wait for a couple of minutes at a time for people to leave so that parking spots would become available. That just goes to show how well-appreciated and popular Gallup Park is. read more

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We have been to Gallup Park a few times , friendly staff good equipment we enjoyed ourselves a lot. A fun way to spend the day. read more

Absolutely love this place!! Great option to spend family or special someone . Canoeing, Kayaking, floating board and small area for children. Nice wildlife habitat to watch living things and take a few photos if that's your thing. Affordable pricing and you can always bring your own . read more

If you like water with your urban park, then GP is for you. Canoes and kayaks are available at the livery, as well as a café with snacks and Zingerman's coffee. Bike, run, or walk on asphalt or wood-chip paths along and over the beautiful Huron River. In the old days, I started at the Arb(oretum), and ran along the river to and through the park. Today, the major connector is called the Border-to-Border Trail, and, I imagine, takes you to many more interesting places than I have leggy energy left to run. read more

Yet another lovely visit to Argo over the weekend! Since this past weekend was the first weekend in the high 70s, I expected quite a wait as my friends and I arrived - the parking lot was a packed nightmare. But to my surprise, we got right in at 4 pm and a Sunday! Maybe we just missed the rush. I like Argos kayaks, they're fairly stable and pretty comfy. The lake is gorgeous, motor vessel free. For me, 2 hrs in this little nook on the river was perfect. I just really wish they had a better parking flow and more spots. Trying to park on a busy day is a nightmare. read more

Awesome!!! This is a fun day activity for couples, friends, or families. We kayaked the Barton to Gallup 6mi (2.5hr) trip on a weekend morning. It is very cheap and they transport you to the start point so you end up back at your car. We walked up without a reservation and only waited about 30 minutes. Kayaking is the ideal method since the water can be a little too low in places for the canoes unless you just paddle around the lake area. They have both 1 and 2 person open-top kayaks. The water is nearly 100% flat with just a few man-made mini rapids outside of the lake area that any first-timer can handle. If you have very young kids (i.e. younger than age 8 or so ) the canoes and paddle boats still looked really fun. There are also a few miles of paved wheelchair-friendly walking paths around the Gallup park and picnic areas. read more

I have mixed feelings about Gallup park. On the positive side, I enjoy it a great deal. I love to run/jog along the circular path that cuts through the back woodchipped laden trails starting near the canoe livery and all the way around back to the wooden overpass bridge. And, if you haven't rented a canoe and hopped on the Huron for an hour long paddle you're missing out. (I waited too many years before I did this). Do this in the late afternoon and when you turn around to face the setting sun, the shimmering rays of light are striking across the trees and water. On the downside, I hate how crowded it can get on the weekends. The throngs of people who bring copious amounts of food to grill and make a general mess irritate me. Of course, if they want to BBQ and or have a picnic, that's fine. Doesn't mean I have to like it. When I'm in nature, I like to enjoy its beauty...keep in shape, take in the fresh air, and do some introspection while gazing out at the water. The last thing I want to do is gorge myself on food and make a mess, which unfortunately seems to be the pastime of an increasingly amount of Americans. But whatever. That's just a personal pet peeve of mine. To each their own. However, with all the food and drinks comes the lowlifes who throw stuff into the lake. If you walk by any bench that overlooks the water and peer into it, you can see soda cans and 2 ounce liters of empty soda that are resting at the bottom. It's extremely unsightly and makes my blood boil. Also, the geese are a real problem with the c*rap all over the trails and paths and grass. It's a public park supported by tax payers money. They should do a better job of: a) cleaning up the geese cr*ap; and b) more strictly enforce the rules of not feeding the geese. There are signs all over the park saying do not feed the geese; that it increases defecation and pollution, not to mention it's not healthy for the geese whatsoever...but half of the park goers seem oblivious to this rule or simply don't care as they sit there and toss the geese chunks of bread and chips and fries or whatever else they haven't eaten themselves. In short, most of my issues with Gallup park are simply human created problems. Oh, one last thing: the butterfly garden is a beautiful little oasis in the park. Dan read more

Argo Canoe Livery offers river trips that are a fun way to get on the water and enjoy nature. Argo is located on the Huron River just North of downtown Ann Arbor. You can rent canoes, rafts, tubes or 1 and 2-person kayaks ($22) for a low price. There are 2 ways to travel the river, either by stillwater paddling (2.5 miles) or by a river trip from Argo to Gallup Park, which has 9 miniature rapids that flow through a series of drops and pools. Note: life jackets are provided and there is transportation (van) at the end to bring you back. Equipment is relatively new and good. Argo is a great place for a date or for family fun. Check out this video from local news station WXYZ. http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/washtenaw_county/work-on-the-huron-river-has-opened-the-water-to-canoeing-and-rafting read more

A nice park. I just watched Black Swan the other day and cannot stop thinking about people with mental illness and how weird that must be. I sat for a while in a meditative state on a dock type structure and listened to the birds of spring. They seemed so cheerful and full of life. Probably because they were about to get laid. I got up and walked along the river, headed due east. Unbelievably I saw a giant white swan. It was such a majestic bird. I stood transfixed for a solid ten minutes and watched it live. It would bend its mighty neck into the Huron River water, scoop up some liquid, then tilt its head back and enjoy the experience. I wish I could have joined it. This park made me realize how lucky I am to live in Cleveland. Our park system supersedes this by a long shot. I am sorry to report that. read more

I really like Gallup Park. I discovered it on a whim when I first moved to Ann Arbor and it has become a regular dog walking spot since. It's the perfect distance around the river to where my fat bulldog gets a good amount of exercise, but doesn't overheat. Plus I get a nice walk with absolutely gorgeous views. Especially in the fall. A lot of people like to rent kayaks and canoes from their livery, but I haven't done that yet. I hope to soon. I just like the paths and the trees and I must commend the city of Ann Arbor for the upkeep and the effort to keep it clean. One thing that's a challenge for dog walkers is the lack of trash bins. I can go a good while with a steaming plastic bag in my hand which is not the funnest thing in the world. Just a thought. read more

Beautiful park convenient to our school with a walking/bikes big trail, canoe, paddle boat and kayak riding and convenient picnic areas with umbrellas. There is a Zingerman's snack shop, party room for rent and well kept patios and restrooms. This park is a very clean and peaceful place already big the Huron River to relax and bird watch!! We've even seen big turtles!!! read more

Gallup Park Canoe Livery - Canoe and kayak liveries - Boating Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I like Gallup Park, but it's so popular that sometimes it's a little too crowded. I like to start in Parker Mill County Park and walk or bike the connecting path to Gallup. It's a nice park system. However, one summer Sunday morning about 10 a.m., I tried biking this route, and it was so congested with walkers, bikers, and people walking their dogs that it was difficult to maintain any kind of a steady pace. The park is nicely kept up, though, and has a playground for the kids. Large parts of it are shady, and it's nice that it's next to the water. I have a friend who has invited me to go use the canoes there, but I haven't made it to one of those outings yet. One of these days! The only other negative is having to watch out for goose droppings at certain times of year. That's the downside of the park being right next to the Huron River. read more

Great city park for biking, fishing, walking, jogging, cooking out, canoeing or even just plain chilling. Parking is a chsllenge. If only they would stripe the parking lot so that a few more cars could be squeezed in near the livery. read more

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This is the beautiful land I'd always make a part of my rides through Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. There's usually a ton of people wandering aimlessly, so be prepared to dodge and parry. Great area for everything from biking fast to thinking slow to taking pictures in the desolate winter wonderland of a snowy Michigan December. read more

definitely has a lot of different parts to the park, i went to take senior pictures so i didn't really explore as much as i wanted to, but from what i was able to see it's a big park with a lot of space to explore, definitely will be coming back when i have more time! read more

Gallup Park Canoe Livery - swans in the river - Boating Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

$18 for 2 hours on a double kayak, $14 for 2 hours on a single kayak ($1 per additional hour). It's great exercise, and they provide you with life vests. Nice scenery, and friends who are afraid of water can picnic by the river. :P read more

Gallup Park is my water stop on my long runs on the B2B. Two water stations AND an actual bathroom?! Score! I frequently run through Gallup on the B2B or on their trails throughout the park. It's very relaxing to be surrounded by both nature and outdoor enthusiasts. I live literally next to Argo so we park our car at Gallup and tube down the river in the summer and it's fantastic. Be warned, on hot summer days you'll be scrambling to find a parking spot close to the kayak rentals. Bikers beware, there are spots along the paved path that seriously need to be redone; might knock you of your bike one of these days. Oh, for all the people complaining about goose poop. IT'S A PARK. ON THE WATER. Geese don't get air conditioned bathrooms like the rest of us. Price ya pay. read more

I wish I lived right next to Gallup and Argo in Ann Arbor, I would be on the river absolutely every single day!!! Hubby and I own our own kayaks and love dropping in for a long paddle around. It is a very enjoyable and relaxing place!! There are trails connecting Argo to Gallup, with many people running and biking. It is a gorgeous location to enjoy the water, picnic, or trails! read more

When I don't feel like going on a 10 mile walk at Kensington Park, you'll find me here! Definitely gets busy on the weekends, when the weather is nice out but its not to the point where it's overwhelming. read more

Staff is very friendly and helpful in getting into your kayak. This was my first time doing something like this and I sat in a single person kayak with my friend in her own. Fortunately, she was familiar with the river and we didn't venture off far and leisurely paddled through the water. On our way back, the wind was strong, forcing us to get a little bit more of a workout. After two hours in the water, we found a little nook in the grass to enjoy a mini picnic. We also noticed a lot of kids were playing around so it seemed like the perfect place for people of all ages. I may go back again! read more

I was introduced to this park a few years ago when living in Detroit - Kris and I came canoeing for the summer. The journey from Argo to Gallup was just long enough and we greatly enjoyed it. So did our dog. Other than that, we never came here much when first moving to Ann Arbor until last summer when we began training for half marathon with TNT. Every Saturday morning we would meet at Gallop at the picnic table across from the one building in the park and set out on our run. The park has a variety of routes that can be combined to train for any big race, even though the park itself is small. I've done up to 8 miles without leaving the park unless I want to get in more hills - then I leave and do a loop. In addition to trails for running there are a few pavilions, biking paths, benches, water, playgrounds and open spaces. There is at least one GeoCache hidden in Gallop. Definitely one of my favorite spots to come to run when it's too nice to do it indoors. read more

LOVE the Kayak trips in still water. Very relaxing. It's 18 bucks for a double kayak which isn't too bad. It's not very hard to paddle or steer either. Be prepared for Olympic size shoulders though... paddling will really give you a good workout. I recommend heading upriver a bit (to the right of the livery) because the scenes are much nicer and there's less algae & lillpads in your way. read more

Rode bikes thru this beautiful park. There were families everywhere and it was wonderful seeing everyone out and about! I will be back and I'll bring my dog next time. Drove 40 minutes to get here and it WAS worth the gas money ;) read more

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Awesome place to hangout with friends during summer and spring. You wanna take your group with you and have a lazy day in the water with beers and music. They have a really nice kayaking service as well. They are very attentive and cautious about the river. I liked it when they told me to not go to few places that were not safe as I was a new swimmer and had never done kayaking before. They keep a track of the water levels too and know when they have to stop the service which is a sign of caring for the customers. They have another location named argo from where you can do a down river kayaking in the river. I would prefer doing that because it has very adventurous man-made falls that would give you a perfect adrenaline rush. Also try doing the single kayaks as they are easy to control and you'll love doing it by yourself. I have enjoyed kayaking so much that I have been here almost every other weekend. Kudos to everyone. read more

Gallup Park Canoe Livery - Boating Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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