Gallup Park

Had a great time. Great staff, solid gear, decent prices, on the beautiful Huron. Don’t go on the weekend unless you like crowds. They got slammed on Saturday.

Great place to get together with family or friends. You can rent kayaks or canoes from Argo park and float down then hitch a ride back on the shuttle.

I love this park! So well maintained. They have two nice playscapes for the kids and one of them is being completely redone; should be finished by the end of the summer. I have rented paddle boats and canoes from this location and the staff are helpful and friendly. The prices are quite reasonable. Paddleboats are $ 10 for an hour while kayaks are $ 14/​hr. I really enjoy walking around the numerous trails this park has to offer. One of them hosts a butterfly garden which is quite pretty in the spring. They also have quite a few open shed structures with bench seating, that allow people to host BBQ’s and other gatherings. There are also several BBQ grills. They have plenty of wide open spaces for playing ball or setting up your own tennis court. They also offer preschool programs; which allows preschoolers to explore the river, practice fishing, hear stories, and do some arts/​crafts. They also have river camps for older children. The parking isn’t too bad either!

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!!!

This place is very organized and lots of fun friendly staff people available. We did the Barton to Gallup trip, it was so fun! A nice combo of relaxing waters and a few rapids. Very affordable; picnic areas also! We noticed several places you could stop along the river for lunch, we ate back at Gallup when finished with the kayak trip. Definitely want to return & explore, there are some great looking bike paths there too.

I review the place and two days later I go for a run there lol! Check out my previous review for the full review, but I wanted to update because it was beautiful for a run today. Finally some bright sun for us here and the near 50 degree temps. I wish I had my camera but it was perfect!

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.

They have a serious problem with logistics and getting people back to their cars. On somewhat busy days the wait plus trip back is as long as the canoe trip itself.

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.

Gallup Park is a lovely area to go for a run during any season. The loop around the lake is both picturesque and entertaining (at least if you enjoy watching wildlife).
My favorite 10 mile route goes through the park, which highlights another asset: there are numerous paths through and around the park that can be used to expand your workout. If you want to be flexible as to your distance, repeated loops around the give you that option, so you can stop whenever you’re tired.
Another benefit, at least for long-​distance runners: bathrooms. ‘Nuff said.

One of my favorite places to run in Ann Arbor! The scenery is beautiful all year round. Running/​biking path along the Huron River. Wide enough for runners and bikers! You can run for miles! I love this place. There is also a hidden path to the Arb crossing the Rail Road tracks but its hard to find you may want to ask someone. There are so many things to do here one of Ann Arbor’s gems.

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.

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.

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.

$ 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.