Visitor’s Guide Visitor’s Guide and Photo Gallery for Rochester Municipal Park. Two playgrounds, trails, access to Paint Creek, volleyball, tennis, & more.
Rochester Municipal Park Location
Rochester Municipal Park is a 40-acre park located just west of South Main Street and North of West University Drive in Rochester. There are paved parking lots available near Rochester City Hall as well as off Ludlow Avenue near the Rochester Community House.
Rochester Municipal Park Ammenities
I like to think of the Rochester Municipal Park as the all seasons park. Regardless of the time of year, there are so many enjoyable things to do while visiting the park. Beyond it’s two separate play structures, there are trails, rivers, streams, volleyball nets as well as tennis courts. You can even find music on Thursday nights in July. The park also makes a perfect picnic location with the scenic backdrop of the Paint Creek that runs through the park.
If you are looking for fun weekend activities then Rochester Municipal Park can provide fun for the entire family. Here are ideas for planning your day at the park.
Activities at the Park
Bring a fishing pole or net. The park has a catch and release pond that is great for introducing fishing to children.
Bring your racket and have fun playing a game of tennis. Courts are open to the public.
The park is home to many different types of wildlife. On any given day you will see deer, ducks, as well as fish.
Bring a book so you can relax by the water. You will find benches, steps, together with picnic tables to relax and enjoy nature.
If you are a resident of Rochester you can consider renting one of the pavilions for a party or event. But on any given day, they are open for your enjoyment. The pavilions provide the perfect space for enjoying lunch out of the sun.
The park has three different play areas including a toddler playground as well as swings.
The park offers water fountains and public restrooms during the summer months. Perfect for those hot days when you need to refill your water bottle.
If you enjoy nature, then you will enjoy the trails. The Rochester Municipal Park is connected to the Paint Creek Trail. The trails are perfect for biking, walking, as well as enjoying the beautiful fall colors.
When visiting the park, plan on spending a few hours. It has so much to offer. Each fall the Arts and Apples Festival is located at the Rochester Municipal Park. This is also a great family event. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”203″ gal_title=”Rochester Municipal Park”]
Rochester Municipal Park Summary
Play Elements: three play structures
Swings: traditional, baby bucks together with ADA Swings
Surface: paved paths
Unique Features: The park overlooks Paint Creek and also has access to the Paint Creek trails
Bathrooms: seasonal restrooms are available
Drinking Fountain: Seasonal
Shade: There was a large shaded area with benches to sit on as well as a gazebo
Pavilion: yes
Picnic Tables: yes
Grills: none
Sports Fields: none
Walking Trails: Yes. In fact, there is a small path at the beginning of the park that allows you to view the various flowers. In addition, the park overlooks Paint Creek and is adjacent to Paint Creek Trail
Parking: There is free parking in a paved parking lot that is adjacent to the park
Tot Play Structure. yes
Fenced in: no
Seating: benches, picnic tables as well as half walls
Connect with Rochester
Certainly, check out some of the other places we have visited in Rochester, Michigan. By the same token, you can find other parks and playgrounds in Metro Detroit. Likewise, you might find your next adventure on our list of our top ten favorite playgrounds in Metro Detroit.
Other Rochester Parks
- Elizabeth Park
- Halbach Field
- Howlett Park
- Municipal Park
- Scott Street Park
- Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
- Rochester Community House
- Clinton River Trail
- Paint Creek Trail
- Bloomer Park
- Gateway Rotary Park
- Lions Park
- Riverview Park
- Community & Children’s Garden
- South Bridge Park
- South Street Skate Park
Elementary School Playgrounds
- Baldwin
- Brewster
- Brooklands
- Delta Kelly
- Hamlin
- Hampton
- Hugger
- Long Meadow
- Meadow Brook
- McGregor
- Musson
- North Hill
- University Hills
Author: Danielle Andresen
Teacher by day, mom and wife both day and night, Danielle is the voice behind Suburbia Mom where she writes about her experiences in and around Detroit.
Teacher by day, mom and wife both day and night, Danielle is the voice behind Suburbia Mom where she writes about her experiences in and around Detroit.
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Bernadette Manaay is a proud mom of two wonderful kids, Ianna and Bernard. She has been married to her husband, Ian, for almost 11 years. Bernadette is a Physical Therapist by profession in Metro Detroit. Her family loves to travel and go camping every summer and early fall. Her desire and passion to document her family’s everyday life lead her to become a self-taught photographer. It is very fulfilling to a mom to capture and freeze as many moments as we can because time just flies so fast. See the special memories of her family on her Instagram account: @adetteskyph.
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