There are 35 metered short term parking spaces in the lot next to the station, and they are generally enforced. Landscaping of the station has been totally ignored, and the brick-lined flower beds are filled with weeds. However, the interior of the station is well-maintained by the station staff. Traffic at this location has outgrown the building, and it is usually crowded even for many off-peak trains. Arrive early unless you don't mind standing.
Crowds tend to spill out of the station building onto the boarding platform, which is covered.
In addition to rain protection, the covered platform also saves passengers from having to drag their luggage through the snow and slush of Michigan winters. If you are arriving and need transportation, the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority serves the area. Being the host city of one of the world's great universities, Ann Arbor offers a wide range of cultural events to the visitor. The downtown is a pedestrian-friendly area, with lots of interesting shops, restaurants, and sophisticated cultural sites. It becomes impossible to navigate just before and after football games.