Santa Stroll

Coming to Greenmead Historical Park 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, the outdoor Santa Stroll blends rich history with contemporary celebration. Families will enjoy photos with Santa, take-and-make crafts, outdoor story time, carriage rides, giveaways, and more! To allow for ample social distancing, please register here for a 15-minute arrival time slot. Cost is $5 per family.

Check out all of our holiday events at https://livonia.gov/1859/Special-Events.

Fall 2 Session Update

Due to the current MDHHS Emergency Order, several activities are modified or canceled during the three-week pause from Nov. 17-Dec. 8. All Fall II activities (such as fitness & swim classes) are canceled, and participants will receive a pro-rated credit posted to their CivicRec account. If you would like to receive a refund, please contact us at parks@ci.livonia.mi.us.

The following will remain open/available:

Modified open swim (lap swimming in both pools; river walk); hot tub.
Fitness equipment (additional machines blocked off to adhere to new distancing guidelines).
Civic Park Senior Center curbside pickup for food distribution.
Mercy Elite, personal training and massage
Kids Quarters
Archery range (Nov. 21-22)

The following are canceled or closed through Dec. 8:

Leisure pool water features, slide, sauna.
All Fall II activities (such as fitness & swim classes, senior center programs) through the session's duration.
Open Gyms
Tree Fort
All indoor facility rentals at Kirksey Recreation Center, Greenmead Historical Park & Civic Park Senior Center.
Merry & Bright Reverse Holiday Parade (Dec. 6).

Keep track of updates at LivoniaParks.org.

Home Stretch for Donations

With the holiday season upon us, not everyone may be able to celebrate how they would like. We're looking to help those families in need.

The Livonia Goodfellows are collecting nonperishable food items through Monday, Nov. 30. They can be dropped off at the Kirksey Recreation Center throughout the month of November during the recreation center's regular business hours. Although many activities are canceled due to the Nov. 18 MDHHS emergency order, the center will still be open.

The Civic Park Senior Center will also have its traditional “Mitten Tree” up in the lobby during the month of November. Help us decorate the tree with new mittens, scarves, and caps! Your donations will go to the Livonia Goodfellows, who will distribute them to local children in need. Although the facility is closed through Dec. 8, you can drop off your donation items in a curbside donation box outside the senior center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, or call (734) 466-2555 to make an appointment to drop off your items.