Last updated September 24, 2026 · ranked from 3,505 Google reviews · How we rank
The best parks in Livonia, MI on this list range in Google rating from 3.7 to 4.7 stars, with review counts that put each score in context. The list includes seven entries in Livonia, MI and one nearby option in Westland: Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area. Rotary Park leads the ranking with 4.6 stars and 1,903 reviews, followed by Mies Park and Nankin Lake Park Area, both also rated 4.6. Castle Gardens Park holds a 4.5 rating, while Jaycee Park and Bien Park each have 4.4 stars. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park has 3.7 stars from 827 reviews. Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area has the highest Google rating among these entries, at 4.7 stars from 90 reviews.
Top picks at a glance
1Rotary ParkRotary Park offers wooded trails, tennis and volleyball courts, a baseball field, and a playground in Livonia, MI.
2Mies ParkMies Park in Livonia, MI offers walking paths, open green spaces, tall trees, picnic tables, and a playground.
3Nankin Lake Park AreaNankin Lake Park Area in Livonia, MI offers water views, kid-friendly hikes, picnic tables, and wheelchair-accessible parking.
4.6(1,903)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1903 reviews (Google rating)
Park · Civic Center
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Sports facilities, wooded trails and family play spaces earn Rotary Park the No. 1 spot in Livonia, MI. At Six Mile Road and Hubbard Street, it offers tennis and volleyball courts, a baseball field, and a playground with slides and swings. Picnic tables, a barbecue grill and public restrooms support longer outings. Dogs are welcome, and wheelchair-accessible parking and an entrance are available. Its 4.6 Google rating across 1,903 reviews adds support, with reviewers praising the maintenance and quiet, clean trails.
Wooded hiking trails
Courts and playground
Picnic tables available
“Love taking my dogs to the trails quiet and clean, very pleasant and always have a good time. My girlfriend likes to look for the painted rocks that local artist leave in place to be found. The whole park itself is very comfortable and w…”
4.6(279)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 279 reviews (Google rating)
Park · Old Rosedale Gardens
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Walking paths, open green spaces and a playground with swings and slides give Mies Park several practical reasons for its No. 2 spot in Livonia, MI. Tall trees define the setting, and one reviewer specifically praises the shade on hot summer days. Picnic tables and a barbecue grill support a meal outdoors, while dogs are welcome. Wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add useful access features. Its 4.6-star Google rating from 279 reviews further supports its placement.
4.6(132)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 132 reviews (Google rating)
Park · Old Rosedale Gardens
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Water views and sunset watching complement the hiking and picnic facilities at Nankin Lake Park Area, earning it the No. 3 spot among parks in Livonia, MI. Reviewers describe peaceful visits by the water, with one noting deer and ducks. Kid-friendly hikes, picnic tables, and a policy welcoming dogs give families several ways to spend time here. The park also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, plus free street parking. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 132 reviews.
Kid-friendly hikes
Picnic tables
Sunset views
“Regularly drive my small RC boat here very nice area! I love sitting by the water and enjoying the views!”
4.5(90)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 90 reviews (Google rating)
Park · Laurel Park
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Swings, slides, and a basketball court give Castle Gardens Park several ways to spend an afternoon in Livonia, MI. Its mix of play areas, picnic tables, and accessible arrival options earns it the No. 4 spot. Located at 14501 Hix St, the park welcomes dogs and is suitable for children’s birthday gatherings and picnics. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking support visits, while its Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 90 reviews adds to the case.
4.4(140)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 140 reviews (Google rating)
Park · Livonia Marketplace
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Soccer and football fields, a playground with slides and swings, and picnic tables give Jaycee Park several uses beyond a single activity, earning it the No. 5 spot. Located at 32500 Pembroke Ave in Livonia, MI, it welcomes dogs and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Daily hours run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 140 reviews, though one reviewer describes the playground as outdated and the turf as needing work while praising the grassy space.
4.4(134)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 134 reviews (Google rating)
Park · Laurel Park
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Slides, swings, and picnic facilities give Bien Park its family-focused appeal at No. 6. Located at 14850 Eckles Rd in Livonia, MI, it combines a children’s play area with picnic tables and a barbecue grill, making it useful for playtime and birthday gatherings. A reviewer described it as clean and quiet despite the nearby elevated highway, noting that their two-year-old grandson enjoyed the playground. Dogs are welcome, and wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical value. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 134 reviews.
Slides and swings
Picnic tables
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“A very nice neighborhood type park..very clean..very small kid friendly..it was quiet despite an elevated highway near by..my Sons 2 year old had a lot of fun on the playground!!”
3.7(827)· Google3.7 out of 5 from 827 reviews (Google rating)
Amusement park · Plymouth Road corridor
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
Open jump, dodgeball and a children’s play area give Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park its active, family-focused appeal at No. 7. At 30090 Plymouth Rd in Livonia, MI, this indoor park also offers mini golf and arcade games, providing several ways to spend a visit. Lockers, on-site food service and party facilities add practical options for families and groups. Two review excerpts praise the welcome and children’s enjoyment, while another flags understaffing; its Google rating is 3.7 from 827 reviews.
Indoor trampoline activities
Mini golf and arcade
On-site food service
“Carly was awesome! She took care of business and made our family feel welcome and the space is so much fun and it was so clean.”
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How we ranked this list
Each park is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Livonia category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which parks in Livonia, MI have trails or walking paths?
Rotary Park offers wooded areas, hiking and kid-friendly hikes. Bicentennial Park has walking trails and kid-friendly hikes, while Mies Park has walking paths among open green spaces and tall trees. Sumac Pointe Recreation Area offers lakeside trails, plus canoeing and fishing.
Where can I take my dog in Livonia, MI?
Bicentennial Park at 36000 W Seven Mile Rd has a dog park and welcomes dogs. Rotary Park, Mies Park, Sumac Pointe Recreation Area and Jaycee Park also welcome dogs.
Which parks in Livonia, MI work for playground visits and picnics?
Rotary Park, Bicentennial Park, Mies Park and Sumac Pointe Recreation Area all have playground slides, swings, picnic tables and barbecue grills. Rotary Park, Bicentennial Park and Sumac Pointe also have public restrooms. All four have wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.
Which parks in Livonia, MI open early or stay open late?
Mies Park opens at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday and closes at 10 p.m.; its weekend hours are 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday. Rotary Park and Jaycee Park open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bicentennial Park and Sumac Pointe Recreation Area open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
When is Clements Circle Splash Park open?
Clements Circle Splash Park, at 9999 Harrison St, Livonia, MI, lists its 2026 season as June 5–August 23, with limited hours August 24–September 7. Listed hours are 1–7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon–6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Its website, http://livonia.gov/407, provides the most accurate pool hours and rates.
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