Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

06/08/2026

Parks and Recreation Month is less than a month away! 🌳☀️

Get ready for a summer adventure in Novi parks! This year, we're challenging you to find the program signs located at five different Novi parks. Scan the QR code at each location and submit your visit to earn entries for outdoor-themed prizes!

Register here: https://bit.ly/NatureNurtureNovi

06/06/2026

It's National Trails Day and, in Novi, you can take your pick of trails to walk, jog, or bike! Bad weather? No worries, the trails are open year-round.

Pictured below:
Lakeshore Park Mountain Bike Trail
Northwest Park
ITC Corridor Trail
Rotary Park
Village Wood Lake Park

https://cityofnovi.org/parks/parks-and-recreation-facilities/parks-list/

06/05/2026

Looking for your next soccer club home? Come see what Novi Parks SC Lightning is all about! We offer teams U7/U8-U19 Boys and Girls.

For more information on the 2026-2027 season, please visit the links below.
Open Assessment Training (June 8-12): https://noviparks.teamsidelinesite.com/oat
Tryout Details: https://noviparks.teamsidelinesite.com/tryouts

06/04/2026

Cheers to a great night! 🥂 Sip, Sip, Hooray brought out the trivia experts, the good snacks, and even better company. Thanks to Sarah P. for keeping the fun going all evening!

06/03/2026

Last night we welcomed the 2026 Novi Ambassador Academy class to learn about our programs, services, operations and tour the park. Always great to see residents who are engaged and passionate about the city and our parks!

06/02/2026

Thanks again to the Novi Chamber of Commerce and all the volunteers who came out to clean up our parks on Community Impact Day.

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06/01/2026

The Villa Barr artists-in-residence are putting the finishing touches right now on their exhibition that opens tomorrow evening, and it looks so fantastic, I'm thrilled!!

The reception for this show is tomorrow evening, June 2 from 6-8pm at the Novi Civic Center. Meet the artists, learn about the residency program, and see gorgeous paintings and textiles!

05/29/2026

Villa Barr Artist-In-Residence Cassidy Barnett is wrapping up her time in Novi with a free hands on art workshop and an exhibition of her paintings!

Art Opening: June 2, 6-8pm, Novi Civic Center
Sizzling Summer Art Workshop: June 24th, drop in between 10:00-1pm

Sign up for a spot in her all-ages workshop at cityofnovi.org/registration

And if you are a local artist interesting in applying for the residency, visit cityofnovi.org/villabarr or reach out to [email protected] for more info!

05/29/2026

Cheers to summer! 🍻 Grab a beverage and join us for trivia, snacks, and laughs! Registration ends Sunday! cityofnovi.org/registration

05/27/2026

A huge shoutout to the Novi Parks teams who lit up the field at Memorial Day tournaments this past weekend and the ones who participated in the parade on Monday! ⚽

🏆Champions
-Boys 2013 Lightning Blue at Canton Cup
-Boys 2010 Lightning Gold at Canton Cup

🥈Finalists
-Boys 2017 Lightning Blue at Canton Cup
-Boys 2016 Lightning Gold at Canton Cup
-Boys 2016 Lighting Yellow at Canton Cup
-Boys 2012 Lighting Blue at Canton Cup (Not pictured)
-Boys 2011 Lightning Gold at Jr. Irish Memorial Day Invitational in South Bend
-Girls 2015 Lightning Blue at Canton Cup

We’re so proud of the effort and teamwork by all the teams that competed this weekend!