Independence Lake is open from 8 a.m. to dusk (or 9 p.m. in the summer season) year round.
Beach
The beach is open from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend during the hours of 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Blue Heron Bay
(Our New spray play facility!)
Blue Heron Bay is open from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
No outside food or beverages are permitted in the spray park. Food and beverages can be purchased at the concessions stand.
Subject to Change
Beach and Blue Heron Bay hours are subject to change without advance notice, 734-449-4437.
Vehicle Admission Fees
Annual Pass
Resident
Fee
Washtenaw County Residents
$30
Non-Residents
$45
Daily Admission
Resident
Fee
Washtenaw County Residents
$6
Washtenaw County Seniors
$3
Non-Residents
$10
Non-Resident Seniors
$6
Bus Fees
Vehicle
Daily
Annual
Mini-Bus
$15
$75
Bus Admission
$30
$150
Blue Heron Bay Fees
Resident
Daily Admission
Evening Admission (Weekdays after 5 p.m.)
Residents
$4
$3
Non-Residents
$5
$4
Ages Under 2
Free
Free
Boat Rental Fees
Flotation devices are required and provided. In order to rent a boat, individuals must sign a boating rules and regulation acknowledgment form and leave a Driver's License or State I.D. with the office during the rental. Additionally, a $20 (cash) refundable deposit is required for all rentals.