RecreationAbundant recreational opportunities contribute greatly
to Livonia's premier quality of life for families and individuals. The
city has set aside 1,800 acres for recreation and has a brand new 130,000
square foot community recreation center, along with many other recreational
venues.
Livonia
Community Recreation Center
Built as a testament to Livonia's strong commitment to families and
fun and envisioned as a catalyst for the growth of community, the Livonia
Community Recreation Center offers recreational activities for residents
of all ages, all fitness levels, and to all who want to recreate in
a lively and inviting environment.
Built in 2003 from a $30 million dollar bond issue, the center creates
an affordable recreational facility for residents.
The center includes two indoor pools with a 250 foot water slide, 27,000
square feet of gymnasium, a fitness hub with training equipment, an
indoor track, a 40 feet high by 36 feet wide climbing wall, aerobics
room, party rooms, game room, giant indoor play structure, 14,000 square
feet skate board park, two sand volleyball courts and an 8,600 square
feet gymnastics area. There is something for everyone in the family
at the Livonia Community Recreation Center.
Golf Courses
You�ll
have an excellent chance to test your golfing skills in Livonia, with
three quality 18-hole courses to choose from. All courses are open seven
days a week, April 1 - November 15, weather permitting. Resident and
non-resident rates are applied throughout the season. Special rates
for senior citizens and youth are available for Livonia residents only.
Livonia-based businesses are entitled to �pass cards� which will allow
them to golf at any one of the three city-owned courses for resident
rates. All courses are open in the winter for cross-country skiing,
as conditions permit.
| Fox Creek | Idyl Wyld | Whispering Willows |
| 36000 W. Seven Mile Rd. | 35780 Five Mile | 20500 Newburgh |
| 248-471-3400 | 734-464-6325 | 248-476-4493 |
Parks
Livonia takes great pride in the 1,342 acres of parkland throughout the
city. Parks in Livonia are spacious and provide wonderful opportunities
for picnics, large family gatherings or group functions. For groups over
20, the city suggests you obtain a permit to ensure the space is available.
Picnic packs with volleyball nets and balls, horseshoes and bats and balls
are also available for a $15 rental fee. For more information call the
Parks and Recreation Department at 734-466-2410.
At the western edge of Livonia sits Newburgh Lake, a beautifully picturesque
lake and park. The historic comfort station offers a paddleboat concession
and
fishing docks during the summer. In the winter, the lake is swept
for ice-skating and ice fishing. Newburgh Pointe is a beautiful area with
two finger piers for fishing and a small boat launch. You can stroll around
the lake on a hiking trail or ride your bike on the Hines Park Bike Path
that crosses the site and connects to the I-275 bike trail. For information
about hosting picnics or functions, call 734-261-1990.
Sports leagues, swimming lessons, karate, music classes, adult, youth and senior leisure programs.
For information on programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department
call 734-466-2410 or click here to log on to their Web site.
For programs offered through the YMCA call 724-261-2161 or
click here to log on to their Web site.
For information on youth baseball, football and basketball offered through
the Livonia Junior Athletic League click here to log on to their Web site.
For information on soccer leagues click here log on to
their Web site.
For information on the Livonia Hockey Association
click here to log on to their Web site.
Bowling Leagues
Clover Lanes - (734) 427-6410
Wonderland Lanes - (734) 427-1060
Woodland Lanes - (734) 522-4515
Pools
Botsford Pool - 19444 Lathers - 248-476-9700
Shelden Pool - 32929 Plymouth - 734-421-7022
Clements Circle - 9999 Harrison - 734-421-9800
Ice Arenas
Devon-Aire Woods - 9515 Sunset - 734-425-9790
W.W. Eddie Edgar Arena - 33841 Lyndon - 734-422-5172
