Thelma Spencer Park

We've been going to Spencer park for years. I love that it's close to our house and such a nice place to walk around the lake. In the fall it is beautiful with the colorful trees lining the lake. The walkway used to be mostly stones and I was not excited to hear that they were black topping the walkway because I felt it took away from the natural feel of the park but now I love it! It is so much easier to walk at an even pace and it's exactly 1 mile around the beautiful little Lake. When my daughter was young and when I had young grandchildren they would love to play on the play structure there also and swim In the water and use the beach area. They have two areas of bathrooms which is very convenient. A lot of people fish there also and they have a little dock that extends from the one building and there are often people fishing off of that. In the summer it can get really crowded but are the off-season when people aren't using the beach and swimming is very quiet and pleasant.

Very nice park located in Rochester, MI. It has all kinds of activities for the family to do. There is an entrance fee but well worth it. They even have lifeguards, in season.

Very cute private lake. Meaning you pay to play!! But it is very well staffed and maintained. They have lifeguards in the season, and concessions for sale.

Came here on 11-14-2020. The park was empty and it was beautiful. Well kept grounds. Gorgeous lake and scenery. No facilities open this time of year. In season they offer snack concession stand, locker rentals, bathrooms. There is a large play area for kids. Full sandy beach. Looks like lots of fun for all. Update 10-5-2022... Absolutely beautiful as ever. If you need a break from your routine, check out this park. Very quiet, serene and nature is full glory now.

This is our go to beach with our kids (ages 9y and 7y). They always keep the swimming area and beach nice and clean, plus they have multiple areas and depths marked off for swimmers of all ages to enjoy. They have lifeguards on duty, but you are not allowed to bring any flotation devices. There is a play area and park near the beach, changing areas, bathrooms, rinse off showers, walking path and trails, as well as a place to buy food/ice cream. If you are not a member or resident of the area, there is a cost to enter the park. They also only allow dogs into the park on their off season.