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Golf
Three beautiful 18-hole public golf courses are available in Livonia. Whispering Willows is located at Eight Mile and Newburgh Roads, Fox Creek is located on Seven Mile East of Newburgh Road and Idyl Wyld is on Five Mile Road east of Levan.

For more information on golfing in Livonia, click here to go to their Web site. You can also call the following golf course telephone numbers to reserve tee times:

Whispering Willows - 248-476-4493
Fox Creek - 248-471-3400
Idyl Wyld - 734-464-6325

Parks
 Livonia takes great pride in the 1,342 acres of parkland throughout the city. Parks in Livonia are spacious and provide wonderful opportunities for picnics, large family gatherings or group functions. For groups over 20, the city suggests you obtain a permit to ensure the space is available. Picnic packs with volleyball nets and balls, horseshoes and bats and balls are also available for a $15.00 rental fee. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 734-466-2410.

At the western edge of Livonia sits Newburgh Lake, a beautifully picturesque lake and park. The historic comfort station offers a paddleboat concession and fishing docks during the summer. In the winter, the lake is swept for ice-skating and ice fishing. Newburgh Pointe is a beautiful area with two finger piers for fishing and a small boat launch. You can stroll around the lake on a hiking trail or ride your bike on the Hines Park Bike Path that crosses the site and connects to the I-275 bike trail. For information about hosting picnics or functions, call 734-261-1990.

Historical Sites:

Greenmead Historical Village
Livonia's history showcase, Greenmead Historical Village, preserves the city's past in significant buildings and related activities. Greenmead features some of Livonia's original buildings from the 1800s, including: the Hill House Museum (1841), Farm Complex and Gardens (1841); Newburg Methodist Church (1848); Newburg School (1861); Kingsley House (1843); Friends Meeting House (1846); Judge Blue's House, (believed to be more than 130 years old); and many others. The buildings, except for Hill House, were all moved to Greenmead from other places in the city creating a wonderful atmosphere from days gone by. Greenmead is open May-October and in December (Holiday weekends) for scheduled tours Monday-Friday and guided tours are available on Sundays from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Among the events held at Greenmead are the Arts & Crafts Festival, Livonia Garden Walk, Tea Parties, Music Under the Stars, St. Andrews Highland Games, Livonia Christmas Walk and much more.

For more information on Greenemead e-mail or call 248-477-7375. Greenmead is located at the southeast corner of Eight Mile and Newburgh Roads.

The Wilson Barn
The Wilson Barn is a fascinating site which helps preserve the past from the citys early days as an agricultural community. Originally settled in 1888 to house the Ira Wilson Diary, the Barn dates back to 1919 when it was rebuilt after fire. There is a small house on the south end of the site, originally built in 1885, but restored to the era of the 1940's. Wilson Barn is also the site of many events throughout the year, including a farmer's market, an antique car show and holiday programs. Preserved by the Friends of Wilson Barn, the location is listed as a local, state and national historic site. For more information call 734-427-4311. The Wilson Barn is located at the corner of Middlebelt and West Chicago Roads.

Other Cultural Activities:
Livonia also has an active symphony and arts commission. For more information on cultural activities in Livonia, call the Community Resources Department at 734-466-2540. For the story on the rest of the cultural attractions in Metro Detroit click here to log on to their Web site.

Metro Detroit:
Throughout Metro Detroit there are many cultural activities and venues such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, direct from Broadway musicals and plays, concerts by top national performers, the Detroit Zoo and the Henry Ford, America’s greatest historical attraction. Since Livonia is conveniently located next to major freeways, it is easy to get to most places in the metro area within 20 to 30 minutes.