Parks and Recreation Department

3179 Livernois
Troy Michigan 48083
248.524.3484
Fax: 248.689.6497
Inclement Weather Hotline: 248.689.9756

It is the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department to enhance the quality of life with leisure opportunities for residents and businesses by providing recreation programs; facilities; parks; and related services. The Department promotes a healthy lifestyle for all age groups, regardless of physical abilities, and enriches cultural and natural resources through community interpretive programs.

Vision Statement

The Parks and Recreation department is committed to providing a responsive, distinctive, effective department with high quality comprehensive programs, parks, facilities, and open space.

The Troy Parks and Recreation Department provides programming, parks, and facilities for residents and the business community. We strive to meet a wide range of interests with fun, rewarding opportunities. From toddlers to seniors, swimming to needlepoint, we give you access to favorite past times and new adventures.

"Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs!"

DID YOU KNOW?

• More than 1 million people visited the Community Center last year.
• The busiest month in the recreation area at the Community Center is March and the busiest day of the week is Monday. The daily average number of patrons is 2,834.
• Annual attendance of senior programs is over 107,000; participation in these programs averages 422 per day.
• Meals on Wheels volunteers delivered more than 19,000 meals to homebound seniors last year.
• Nearly 15,000 new trees have been planted in residential rights-of-way and on municipal grounds, replacing the estimated 25,000 Ash trees removed due to the Emerald Ash Borer.
• The Parks and Recreation Department provides over 350 part-time jobs to area residents.
• More than 63,000 visitors annually utilize Troy's six park shelters.