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Sports and RecreationThere are many oppor-

tunities for both indoor and outdoor recreation

in Saline and the surrounding communities. The Saline Rec-re ation Center offers state-of-the-art updates that include a gym, pools, aerobic studio and a large array of classes for everyone.

If outdoor activities are more your style, then you’ll love to visit some of the area parks in Saline. Nature trails, cross country skiing, pavilion rentals, dog walks, baseball fields and community events are all in Saline parks throughout the city.

Nearby townships and the city offer an even wider range of outdoor fun such as camp-ing, hunting and horseback riding. Don’t miss the beauty of outdoor life in Saline, some-thing special all year long.

Saline Recreation Center1866 Woodland DriveSaline, MI 48176Telephone: 429-3502Director: Carla ScruggsEmail: cscruggs@cityofsaline.orgRecreation Secretary: Jody RobertsRecreation Supervisor: Sunshine LambertFacility Manager: Lindsey StewartAquatic Coordinator: Stephanie Ferguson

The facility includes:• Basketball courts• Volleyball courts• Racquetball court• Wallyball court• 1/16 mile indoor track• 1 1/4 mile outdoor trail• 25 yard competitive pool• 4-foot leisure pool• 7-person hot tub• Water basketball and

climbing wall• Weight Room• Cardiovascular equipment• Aerobics studio• Tennis courts• Softball fields

• Play structures• 5-hole disc golf course• Childcare and more

Youth and adult aerobic,health and fitness, sporting, and aquatic programs are avail-able throughout the year. They offer parent and child classes, and numerous specialty class-es such as snorkeling, scuba,yoga and balance ball yoga.

Saline Public ParksTelephone: 429-3502

Mill Pond ParkBennett and Mill Streets

Located on 54-acres alongthe Saline River and offeringa large wooden, children’s playstructure, picnic area with pavil-ions, soccer fields, one-acrefenced-in dog park and walkingtrails. In the winter, this park isideal for cross country skiing.The Saline Celtic Festival isheld here usually the secondSaturday in July.

Stonecliff ParkSaline River Drive

This small 4-acre park isideal for picnics or various out-door games.

Colony ParkColony Street

The perfect place to enjoy apicnic with the family. This 6-acre park includes a children’splay area and natural area.

Tefft ParkWoodland Drive andTextile Road

On the site of the SalineRecreation Center, this 34-acrepark offers a children’s play area, basketball and tennis courts, softball diamonds, ice-skating rink, volleyball courts, and a picnic area and crosscountry skiing. A 5.5-acre natu-ral area is perfect for a smallhike.

Brecon ParkNorth Harris Street

This 6-acre park offers a

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Saline Area Soccer Association

• Youth Soccer (Ages 4 & Up) • Full Time Director of Development

• Recreational & Competitive Leagues • Fall & Spring Outdoor Seasons

Register in June for Fall Soccer Register in January for Spring Soccer

For more information visit our website at www.salinesoccer.org or call 734-780-2162