Audition to Be Part of Shakespeare in the Park's 'Henry V' Production

Become part of a classic stage play, as our second-annual Shakespeare in the Park production brings "Henry V" to life at Stymelski Veterans Park this summer.

Auditions to join the cast will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, March 25-26 and April 1-2, at the Kirksey Recreation Center. No registration required, just drop in prepared with a William Shakespeare monologue or sonnet to recite. If you're planning to drop in for auditions, please complete this GoogleForm to help us keep track of everyone.

Performance dates will be July 21-23 and 28-30. Presented by Livonia Parks and Recreation, Livonia Community Theatre and the Hardies Family Trust. Contact Megan at mduby@livonia.gov with any questions.

Athletics Coordinator Ethan Engel Wins New Professional Award

Congratulations to Athletics Coordinator Ethan Engel on receiving this year’s mParks New Professional Award during the Michigan Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference last week in Lansing.

Ethan is a huge part of the Livonia Parks and Recreation team, as he oversees athletic programs, from youth t-ball to adult basketball, soccer, softball, pickleball and more! Check out what our staff had to say about him leading up to the award ceremony.

Four children hold up a Playground Program summer camp sign.

Learn About Summer Camp Sunday Before Registration Opens in April

Are you looking for something to do during the summer of 2023? Look no further than Livonia Parks and Recreation! Our wide variety of summer camp programs and events has something for everyone!

Drop in from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Kirksey Recreation Center to meet staff, instructors and learn all about the programs. FREE open swim for families that attend the event!

Aquatics Team Member Poses With Award Certificate

Becky Burnard is Our February Aquatics Team Member of the Month

Congratulations to Becky Burnard for being February’s Aquatics Team Member of the Month!

Becky has been with our team since June 2016 and has been an invaluable asset to our swim lesson program. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and is never without a smile! Becky loves working for Livonia Parks and Recreation because she enjoys getting to know different people of the community and watching swim participants learn. She loves when she gets to see those she has helped and see how far they have come with their progress.

She loves chocolate and sandwiches, and enjoys spending time with her family and children, and reading mysteries. Thank you, Becky, for your hard work and dedication to Livonia!

Two Weeks Out

Wed, March 15 – 2-4 p.m. St. Patrick's Party for Kids (sold out)
Thu, March 16 – 7-9 p.m. Game Night
Fri, March 17 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior St. Patrick vs. St. Stanislaus (sold out)
Fri, March 17 – 6-10 p.m. Kids Night Out (sold out)
Sun, March 19 – 1-3 p.m. Learn About Summer Camps!

Sat-Sun, March 25-26 – 1-4 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park "Henry V" Auditions
Mon, March 27 – 2 p.m. History Lecture Series: "It's a Woman's World: Trailblazing Women in Politics"