{"id":231,"date":"2022-07-27T14:19:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T14:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2025-10-29T19:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:12:10","slug":"outdoors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light mb-3\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-326\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg\" style=\"object-position:53% 54%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 54%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg 2560w, 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Services<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Outdoor Recreation<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following spaces are available for outdoor activities on a first-come, first-served basis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Street Lawn &#8211; soccer goals (no lights)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>W.S. White Field &#8211; open field for flag football, ultimate frisbee, kickball, etc. (no lights)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Pavilion annex &#8211; outdoor pickleball court (closed for season starting November 1; covered and equipped with lights)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint also has an Outdoor Recreation Club, a student organization that organizes campus gatherings and local outings. Learn more on the club&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/OREC\/club_signup\">campus connections page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-0 mb-3\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-3 mb-3\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-324\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small.jpg\" style=\"object-position:47% 62%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"47% 62%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/49\/files\/2023\/05\/Bikes_small-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong><strong>Bicycle Rentals<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Students, faculty\/staff, and rec center members are eligible to rent bicycles from the Recreation Center. For long-term and group rentals, please contact Assistant Director, Ervin Leavy at 810-762-3484 or <a href=\"mailto:leavy@umich.edu\">leavy@umich.edu<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hourly<\/td><td>$4 per hour                    <\/td><td>Bikes can also be rented for groups and special events for up to 15 people. We are happy to discuss your needs, including a staff member to guide your ride.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long-term  <\/td><td>$50 per semester plus a $25 damage deposit      <\/td><td>The deposit is returnable. Includes lock and helmet.<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Groups<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/td><td>Bikes can also be rented for groups and special events for up to 15 people. We are happy to discuss your needs, including staff to guide your ride.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_12f39f39cd7ba28f441da2abf44de207\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-warning\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/outdoors\/rental-policies\/\"\n    title=\"Rental Policies and Additional Details\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Rental Policies and Additional Details        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_7a153d1b1e2a5b8b193bb3f0ad6b4ea9\"\n    class=\"btn d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ekG0rN-1eH-ro-41pJuwut6xlzoNZcGK\/view\"\n    title=\"Campus Paths\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-map\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Campus Paths        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-0 mb-3\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-Campus Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint students, faculty and staff can participate in outdoor adventure trips, programs and certifications offered through UM-Ann Arbor Rec Sports. Rest assured, trips are crafted with beginners in mind, and all the necessary gear is included. <em>Note: To register for these programs, Flint users must create a login for the first time. The &#8220;university login&#8221; option only works for Ann Arbor students, faculty and staff.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_6fe80fd2843418af6b2087b3882ce725\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-primary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/recreation.umich.edu\/trips\/findyourtrip\/\"\n    title=\"View Current U-M Adventure Trips\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-eye\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            View Current U-M Adventure Trips        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_17a6d1926d148cd67b22c9710d13422f\"\n    class=\"btn d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.terrain360.com\/map\/flint-river-trail#14.7\/43.02037\/-83.6933\"\n    title=\"Interactive Flint River Trail Map\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Interactive Flint River Trail Map        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintriver.org\/friends-of-the-flint-river-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint River Trail<\/a> is accessible from the Recreation Center, as a portion runs through campus.&nbsp;In addition to walking or running the trails, you can rent a bike to explore the trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genesee County has many beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities.&nbsp;These include beaches, disc golf courses, parks, fishing sites, and nature preserves, all of which can be explored on the <a href=\"https:\/\/geneseecountyparks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genesee County Parks &amp; Recreation site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/outdoors\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-231","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1531,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/231\/revisions\/1531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}