Bird Hills Nature Area
Bird Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
146 acres · 6 miles of trails
Ann Arbor's 146-acre Bird Hills Nature Area invites leashed dogs on hiking trails through woods and fields. Shade, water access, parking, and trash cans make visits straightforward. As the city's largest park, expect weekend crowds.
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- Park
- Bird Hills Nature Area
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.3061, -83.7536
- Size
- 146 acres
- Trail miles
- 6
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 920 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 146 acres of room
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Dog policy
146-acre nature preserve. Leashed dogs welcome on hiking trails. The largest park in the Ann Arbor system.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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