Municipal Park Rochester review, pics, and info for Rochester Municipal Park located in Downtown Rochester that features Paint Creek Trail access, gorgeous views of Paint Creek,
extensive trails, playgrounds, outdoor concerts facility, sand volleyball courts, lighted tennis courts, The Rochester Community House, and more. The park is operated and maintained by the City of Rochester.
Rochester Municipal Park can be accessed via the parking lot off of Pine Street, near the City Hall / City of Rochester Police station, or off of neighboring side streets and parking areas along Ludlow.
Don’t think of this park as a simple neighborhood park, it’s expansive. There are convenient paved walkways to guide you to the park’s many features.
Municipal Park Rochester Features
- Ice Skating Pond
- Public Restrooms
- Two Playgrounds (tot lots)
- Two Open Air Shelters
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- Sand Volley Ball Courts
- Rochester Kiwanais Club Band Shell for Outdoor Concerts
- Access to Paint Creek Trail
- The Rochester Community House Non-Profit
Concerts at Municipal Park
Municipal Park hosts many large-scale events including the annual Rochester Kiwanis “Music In The Park” Summer concert series. The Summer Concert Series takes place on Thursdays from the middle of June through Late July.
ROCHESTER KIWANIS MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULE
Annual Art and Apples Fest at Municipal Park
The annual Art & Apples Festival has called Municipal Park home for decades. The event features live entertainment, food, and 200+ artists selling their wares the first weekend after Labor Day each September.
ART & APPLES REVIEW / PICS / INFO
Municipal Park Rochester Ice Skating
The Municipal Park Ice Skating pond is open when conditions are ideal for ice skating. The City of Rochester will post signs around the large pond when conditions are unsuitable for skating. When we’ve gone, the City clears two large rinks on the pond and manage to keep the surface very clean. Bring your own skates, there is no ice skating rental at the Municipal Park Rink / Ice Skating pond.
ICE SKATING POND AT MUNICIPAL PARK REVIEW / PICS
Rochester Municipal Park Paint Creek Access
Paint Creek trail, the 8-ft wide, non-motorized trail that meanders through Lake Orion, Orion Twp, Oakland Twp, Rochester Hills can be found in the heart of Municipal Park. Enjoy the trail and stunning views of Paint Creek.
Municipal Park Fun for Kids
There is plenty of fun to be had for kids at Rochester Municipal Park. The two playgrounds feature 2 “tot lots” with plenty of playground equipment for the younger set. The playgrounds are dotted with benches, tables, and some open grass play area. The City of Rochester is in the midst of upgrading one of the playgrounds to be more wide-open and ADA inclusive. The renovations will include barrier-free access and a more “all-abilities” thought to the playground equipment used.
Rochester Community House at Municipal Park
Municipal Park is home to the Rochester Community House. The non-profit hosts enrichment classes, fundraisers and they also rent out the banquet hall portion of their building to host private events, weddings, and parties. Community House banquet facilities can be reserved through the Rochester Community House by calling 248-651-0622.
The 2 outdoor pavilions / shelters can be rented through the City of Rochester. Only residents of Rochester can reserve them. Forms are available at City Hall.
Dogs are allowed by permit on (up to) 6 ft leashes. No dogs are allowed in the playground areas. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Municipal Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Rochester Municipal Park
400 6th St
Rochester, MI 48307
www.ci.rochester.mi.us
Rochester Community House (located in Municipal Park)
816 Ludlow Ave
Rochester, MI 48307
rochestercommhouse.org
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For more info on Municipal Park Rochester, visit the City of Rochester website.
