Livonia Parks and Recreation News

Winter Break Blast

Looking for extra motivation to stay active during the holiday season? Join the Winter Break Blast at the Kirksey Recreation Center for a fun, low-stress way to keep in shape while connecting with fellow fitness enthusiasts until Saturday, Jan. 4. All classes are open for drop-in participation, and people of all fitness levels are welcome. For every three classes you attend, you'll earn an entry into a prize drawing! Be sure to pick up a punch card from any instructor to track your progress.

Prize options include three Carhartt lunch six-can coolers in black, brown, and navy. The cost per class is $8.75 for members, $11 for residents, and $12.50 for non-residents. For those looking for a bigger commitment, a 10-class punch card is available at $78.75 for members, $99 for residents, and $112.50 for non-residents. Find this event on Facebook.

A band performing for an outdoor concert

Music From the Heart Applications

The Livonia Arts Commission is accepting band applications to perform in the 2025 Music From the Heart concert series. The series will run 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays July 10 to Aug. 28.

For bands interested in applying, please visit our registration webpage. For more information, please contact arts@Livonia.gov.

Livonia Parks and Recreation Holiday Hours

The Kirksey Recreation Center and Senior Center have special hours for the holiday season. The Kirksey Recreation Center will be open on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., but closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Civic Park Senior Center and Greenmead Historical Park will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Additionally, City of Livonia offices, all branches of the Livonia Public Library, and the 16th District Court will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Trash pick-up will occur as regularly scheduled on Christmas Eve. There will be no collection on Christmas Day, and pick-up will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

New exterior wall for Livonia Senior Wellness Center is up

#RecreatingTheRec

As the exterior walls for the new Livonia Senior Wellness Center continue to rise along the east side of the Kirksey Recreation Center, the exterior walls for the new West Gym are expected to be built over the next few weeks.

The Main Gyms will close in 2025 once the new West Gym is complete. The full project is expected to be completed in December 2025. You can visit LivoniaBuilt.org to see the specific timeline for each phase. For more details, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Stay up to date on construction at the Kirksey Recreation Center and Livonia Senior Wellness Center at LivoniaBuilt.org. You've already subscribed to this e-newsletter, so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and bookmark the website for all the latest details.

Two Weeks Out

Tue, Dec. 24 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kirksey Recreation Center Christmas Eve Hours
Wed, Dec. 25 – Kirksey Recreation Center Closed for Christmas
Thu-Tue, Dec. 26-31 – Winter Break Blast: Holiday Season Fitness
Tue, Dec. 31 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kirksey Recreation Center New Year's Eve Hours
Tue, Dec. 31 – 3:30-6:30 p.m. New Year's Eve Party

Thu-Sat, Jan. 2-4 – Winter Break Blast: Holiday Season Fitness
Fri, Jan. 3 – 2-3:30 p.m. Stuff-a-Pet Party: Flaky Friday
Sun, Jan. 5 – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Glow Swim
Tue, Jan. 7 – 2-3:30 p.m. History Lecture Series: Hamtramck Then and Now