Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

Extraordinary place to listen and watch a performance. The acoustics are ridiculously loud and vibrant, you can feel in your soul. I came here to watch a performance by Henry Ford college and multiple "bands" for the president's ball; my wife was part of the choir. I don't,well I thought I didn't, like coming to a place like this especially for a live performance but damn I loved it. Staff was SUPER FRIENDLY, they knew what they were doing. FYI bathrooms are towards the Civic center on the right hand side of the cashiers desk.
5 7 years ago (30-03-2018)

Very clean, most of the staff are nice. Bathrooms are clean, showers are equipped with gel soap and are curtained, plus there is a good supply of hot water. However, the shower area needs more attention because some customers leave the water on and the unadjustable shower heads are aimed at the foyer. Pool has several life guards on duty, all taking their responsibilities seriously. There is a gadget attached to the wall where you can spin your swimsuit nearly dry. Track is cushy and well marked, equipment usually but not always functional.
4 7 years ago (14-04-2018)

I wish I wasn't so upset about the rules of the pool, but since I am, here goes. They are following a RIDICULOUS recommendation that you cannot swim with a mask and snorkel. During a prior membership I used them with no problem, now they consider it an obstruction of your airway. I was told that I could CUT the nose piece out of my mask and it would be OK! Does that make any sense to anyone? So it's OK to possibly aspirate water through your nose. Sorry but I'm not ruining my equipment to follow your nonsensical rules. I only joined to use the pool and if I had known about this I would have saved my money. With that kind of logic, why not ban people from using the pool all together? Also, picked up a nasty ear infection after a swim last week. Won't be using facility again. And just as a matter of curiosity, why are floor length flowing garments (jilbabs) allowed in the pool? I think if there were a problem, fishing for an airway under yards of material would be a lot more difficult than simply removing a mask, DEAR.
1 7 years ago (18-04-2018)

Came for Girl Scout swim event. Kids weren’t allowed to have floaters. I was unaware and unprepared to swim. They said there was a shallow end and there was over 6 life guards. My son went to follow my daughter’s troop leader and no one saw him struggling and damn near drowning.
1 7 years ago (31-05-2018)

Very impressive center. I've mostly attended for the Dearborn Symphony concerts. Their orchestra is extremely talented and they've always put together great programs. Other than the music, they have a large gym facility with a Rockwall and pool.
5 7 years ago (19-05-2018)