Throughout Adrian, residents can enjoy more than 17 community parks and open spaces, including an 8-mile paved trail stretching from Adrian toward Tecumseh, and Heritage Park and Trestle Park which feature extensive mountain bike trails and boardwalks along the river. Nearby universities and training institutions constitute an extensive employment and educational resource for area businesses, including Adrian College, Siena Heights University, Jackson College, the LISD Tech Center and the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.