Students flock to the Arb for a variety of outdoor activities beyond assigned studies , such as jogging , picnicking , and sun-bathing . Maps are posted , which include the length and type of trail ( gravel , stairs , etc. ) . The Arb is a common spot for Ann Arbor 's students to gather . During winter , students have been known to go sledding in the Arb using cafeteria trays from university dining halls . In recent summers , the Arb has been the site of Shakespeare in the Arb , dramatic performances of Shakespearean plays , including A Midsummer Night 's Dream and Love 's Labour 's Lost ; the June 2012 production was The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shakespeare in the Arb
Shakespeare in the Arb
Nichols Arboretum