If you’re looking for a day full of family fun look no further than Novi. Whether you want the charm of a lakeside city escape or sky high adventures, Novi offers the best of both worlds.
Northwest Park
Tucked away on 12 Mile Road, east of Napier, Northwest Park features a unique natural playground that gives kids a chance to play and explore on wood and stone structures. There’s plenty of seating for parents to watch from the sidelines and when you’re ready to move there’s a nearly half-mile walking trail through woods and a meadow. Address: 50635 Twelve Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48374
Jessica’s Splash Pad
In honor of Jessica Starr, the late Fox 2 meteorologist and mom of 2, this park is an incredible way for local families to make new memories together. Her family, along with the city of Novi welcome all to the new FREE Splash Pad at Bosco Field – where it includes weather-themed features, restrooms and indoor changing rooms, showers, and great turf area for families to gather, relax, toss a ball, and have fun! The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend. Address: 25805 Beck Rd, Novi, MI 48374
Lakeshore Park + Beach
Lakeshore Park has everything you need for summer fun. The modern playground has space for kids of all ages and abilities (dedicated toddler play space, all accessible swings, and ninja course). There are picnic tables and public restrooms. Nature trails for walking and the best mini beach for summer.
Take a short walk or drive down the road and find another playground at Pavillion Shore Park along the lake and space to watch the boats pass by.
MSU Tollgate Farm + Children’s Garden
Pack a lunch or pick up a pizza and have a picnic at MSU Tollgate Farm. The space is free to explore and has covered picnic tables next to the Children’s Garden and animals to visit.
Ella Mae Power Park
Ella Mae Power Park is a fantastic universally accessible playground that offers exciting features for kids of all abilities. A swing for wheelchairs, a hammock swings and a few sliding options. Kids who love to climb won’t be disappointed either. Afterwards stop by the Novi Public Library for storytime (and Starbucks coffee) or ice cream at Stuart’s down the street.
Paradise Park + Indoor Fun
Find a variety of outdoor fun at Paradise Park – miniature golf, outdoor trampolines, go-karts, balloon drop tower and climbing wall. On rainy days check out the laser tag and arcade. Other places for indoor fun are Launch Trampoline Park, Putting Edge or iFly Detroit.
Photo credit: Lakeshore Park
