Rotary Park

A beautiful park with baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a playground. There are also some very nice hiking trails where you will probably see many deer along the way.

When I lived in the area this was my go to park to walk my dog. My friend had never been so while I was up here visiting we went. They have a remodeled kids playground up front, tennis courts next to them and a pavilion. Though it looks like they had storm damage that put the pavilion out of commission for now. In back they have 4 baseball fields and in the very back you'll find the entrance to the wooded trails. Definitely a place you can get lost. I did one time. There are trails going every which way can get you turned around if you're not careful. We made it to the river and saw a buck grazing across the way. It's a very pretty area. Though some maintenance is needed to the trails where they built platforms and walkways over some muddy areas but other then that it's a nice place to spend some time in nature.

It was my first time visiting this park and I was amazed at how well organized it was. Very well maintained throughout. I was there for softball practice and there are four well maintained diamonds situated in the back of the park. There are beautiful hiking trails that go through the woods. Many people utilize this unique feature. Rotary Park is a jewel in the city of Livonia. One of the best parks I have been too.

Amazing park with lots to do. I took my 12 month daughter and she was able to do a lot there from crawling and walking. There’s lots of space and all sorts of different toys and swings and play sets. There’s even a huge sand box area. I would highly recommend. There’s some shady areas but not too many. You spend a decent amount of time here so bring water and snacks and sunscreen. I brought a picnic blanket as well since there is lots of areas to play in the grass and run around too.

This is one of my favorite local parks but unfortunately it has a few problems you should be aware of. First it has some great walking trails but you'll need to keep yourself oriented because you may become lost. A lot of the trail markers are old and some people have even knocked them down or switched them entirely. Just be prepared if you get lost for a bit, it's not the end of the world though since you're still in the city so you can use your phone to see your GPS location or download a compass app if you can't see the sun. For first timers I recommend taking a right when you enter the trailhead and then stick to the loop that goes around the outer perimeter of the park. Second is that even though it's illegal a lot of people let their dogs off-leash. I've lost count of how many times me and my dogs have been charged by dogs here over the years. Luckily, so far none of my dogs have been injured but it is a ongoing problem and you should be prepared. I've tried to politely ask and educate these owners but many don't care, feel entitled, or become hostile . I've even tried to file a complaint with the city but it's a hard thing to enforce since so many people visit daily. I suspect most are local residents that live around the park and access the trails from their local subdivisions. Despite these issues it's still a beautiful local nature area with some wonderful old beeches and maples. When the water is low enough it's fun to visit the creek and look for frogs and crayfish. There's lot of sand bars close to some of the trails so you don't have to get too wet to get around. You might even see some deer playing and chasing each other during the early morning on late evening. Anyways it's worth a visit but just be mindful and please respect the park rules!