A major multi-million dollar sports complex has recently been completed, which allows residents and guests to participate in indoors activities such as ice skating, hockey and swimming. The Gaylord area has three elementary schools, one middle school, one intermediate school and one high school, all of which have been recipients of a National Exemplary Award. Enrollment in Gaylord schools stands at 3,477 students. St. Mary's, in Gaylord, offers an excellent choice of a parochial school that has share time programs, including busing with the Gaylord School District. 1997-1998 enrollment at St. Mary's stands at 489 students.
Spring Arbor networks their courses with five other area colleges in program offerings.
There are approximately 40 motels in the Gaylord area, and most are within 10-20 minutes of the office. Rates vary with seasonal activities, and a range of accommodations and prices can be found. Rental and residential availability immediately adjacent to the office is virtually nonexistent and scarce in the town of Waters. Residential housing is available through the area, primarily in Gaylord or in developments such as Guthrie Lakes, about six miles southeast of the office site. Both the Gaylord area and Guthrie Lakes would be an easy 10-20 minute drive from the office.