Livonia

Livonia is a city in Wayne County in southeastern Michigan. The municipal area extends across residential districts, commercial zones, and multiple parks with various recreational offerings along well-maintained roads.

The settlement gained township status in 1835 under the Michigan Territory and evolved slowly from a rural community to a suburb. Residents voted to convert it into an independent city in 1950 as postwar development accelerated rapidly.

The public library serves residents across the community and offers reading rooms along with programs for all ages. The Greenmead complex displays several wooden structures from the mid-1800s that remain in their original arrangement, making it possible to trace the rural past of the region.

Most facilities are within driving distance of each other, and a car is most practical for daily travel. The parks open at dawn and close after dark. Arriving in good time ensures enough parking space.

A local ice hockey association organizes teams for children and adults and uses several rinks across the city throughout the year. The municipal administration maintains a lower local tax rate than neighboring communities, giving households room in their spending.

Location: Wayne County

Inception: 1950

Elevation above the sea: 206 m

Website: https://livonia.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.40111,-83.37111

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:43