Ann Arbor Baseball Preview

West Park is located at 215 Chapin Street, in Ann Arbor.

     The Ann Arbor Rec & Ed (Recreation and Education) adult baseball Summer League kicks off their 2017 season later tonight in Ann Arbor.  League games will be played at Vets #5 (Veterans Memorial Park), and West Park #2.  Vets #5 is located on the corner of Maple Road, and Dexter Road, in Ann Arbor.  West Park #2 (pictured above) is located at 215 Chapin Street, in Ann Arbor.  Click on the link below for more information about the Ann Arbor Rec & Ed adult baseball Summer League.
     The Ann Arbor Rec & Ed adult baseball Summer League is divided into two leagues known as the American League, and the National League.  The seven American League teams are the Coyotes, the Dodgers, the Ann Arbor A's, the A2 Yellow Jackets, American Legion Post #46, Ann Arbor VFW, and Dexter.  The seven teams competing in the National League are the Ann Arbor Angels, the Astros, the Ann Arbor A's, the Thundercats, the Wolfpack, the Mustangs, and Cubs AC.  All Ann Arbor Rec & Ed adult baseball Summer League teams use wood bats.
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-  The Ann Arbor A's will host the Dodgers tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Vets #5.  



-  The Ann Arbor A's will host the Thundercats tonight at 9:00 p.m. at Vets #5.  



-  The A2 Yellow Jackets will host Ann Arbor VFW tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Vets #5.



-  The Ann Arbor Angels will host the Mustangs tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. at Vets #5.











For more info about the Ann Arbor Rec & Ed adult baseball Summer League click on  www.a2schools.org/reced



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Pictures of 2013!

In January we witnessed chaos at the Gibralter Trade Center!  "Extreme Midget Wrestling" took center stage in Taylor!

In February we posted photos from "School Bus Racing" at Flat Rock Speedway!

We watched the Plymouth Whalers fight through another OHL season!

We watched mascots play hockey!  That Tim Hortons cup has real potential!

In March we saw former Red Wings Alumni players like Dino Ciccarelli!  

We took an all access tour of Ray Fisher Stadium!    

In April we rooted on the Plymouth Whalers during the OHL Playoffs!

In May we updated information about the renovation project at West Park in Ann Arbor!

Veterans Memorial Park in Ann Arbor also received upgrades!

We saw a boat race on land at Flat Rock Speedway!

Rob Remick and the #3 car put on a show for the fans after winning at Flat Rock Speedway!

In June we checked out Pro soccer in Saline!  The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire 4-1.

We went to the locker room area at FC Sparta games. 

In July we watched Truth Martini wrestle at Ring of Honor!

Ring of Honor Wrestling was one of the most viewed posts of 2013!

In August we got on a bridge that lead us nowhere!

We saw Classic Cars like this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette!

We saw this homemade vehicle at St. Robert Bellarmine! 

We went to the 3rd Annual Hines Park Cruise, and saw this rare 1928 Cadillac LaSalle!  

In September we went to Prescott to see the Fall Colors!

In October we learned that there is in fact fighting in recreational league hockey!

In November we updated the progress of the Michigan United Soccer League season! 

We saw Christmas lights in December!  

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West Park Renovation Photo Album

The renovation project at West Park is complete!  West Park officially reopens tonight!

The ball diamond at West Park has never looked better!

This photo was taken last summer before the construction project began!

The diamond at West Park now has a professional look to it!

This photo was taken last year!  It shows the early developments of the new garden area at West Park!

The historic stage where legends like Jerry Garcia, and Iggy Pop performed remains intact!

The entire park was under construction!

This photo was taken last year!  The last of the construction equipment was removed about a month ago!

West Park is open again!

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West Park Ready To Reopen!

West Park in Ann Arbor officially reopens tonight!

     The renovation project in, and around West Park (in downtown Ann Arbor) is complete, and West Park officially reopens tonight to host community recreational baseball leagues that have called West Park home for several years!  For weeks, the park has been partially open to the public, but has remained cluttered with construction equipment, which has taken up most of the parking since the construction project began last fall.  The equipment is gone, and the finishing touches on a garden area near the parking lot are being completed. West Park is located in downtown Ann Arbor and is accessible through various entrances.  The main entrance is off of Chapin Street near Miller Avenue.  The same leagues that use Veterans Memorial Park, also use the ball diamond at West Park in somewhat of a backup roll.  The ball diamond at West Park has always been a great place to play, but the field has always done a poor job retaining water, even long after the rainfall has ended.  One of the goals of the renovation project was to solve this problem, along with the constant flooding that has been an ongoing problem in and around West Park for years.  Although the diamonds at Veterans Memorial Park (located on the corner of  Maple, and Dexter west of downtown Ann Arbor) have always been superior to the diamond at West Park (specifically Vets #5), the recreational attributes, and history of West Park make it the better park to visit for lounging, walking the dog, or various activities including plays at the historical stage which is quietly tucked away beyond the ball diamond.  Throughout the years, several famous entertainers have performed for free on the stage in West Park while visiting Ann Arbor.  Some of the more well known artists known to perform there include Jerry Garcia, (from the Grateful Dead) and Iggy Pop.   West Park also features a boardwalk style bridge that crosses over a pond, quiet trails through a beautiful part of downtown Ann Arbor, and large hills perfect for blankets, and birds eye views of the peaceful sights, and sounds of nature.

The historical stage at West Park where Jerry Garcia, (from the Grateful Dead) and Iggy Pop once performed!

Behind the stage at West Park where famous performers have entered!

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