This has been such a fun spot to meet friends and have playdates in the past. I love how there is…read moreso much for the kids to do in such a small space. I also love how walkable it is, very close to not only parking, but stores and good restaurants. This is a place where we will do lunch then play in the park, especially with friends. This is a spot we have taken people who are not from the area when we want to share a great park idea with them.

Great park. Just hard to get around to the other side with littles running through the tunnelread more

All of the play structures are weather beaten and the climbing hill is disintegrating without being…read moreblocked off so the kids can get into the rotting structure. The playground could use some updating. Signs everywhere prohibiting large groups or picnics which is strange for a park. Bees are everywhere which is no fault of the park yet still annoying, we had to eat snack in the car due to not wanting to be stung. Not a whole lot of shade where the benches are.

Great park, the largest playground in Southfield. 42 acres of community space--farm themed play…read moreequipment, swings, trampoline/bouncer, climbing net, and more. Also a smaller area just for toddlers. Picnic tables, restrooms, walking trails, sports fields, and plenty of parking too. I ran cross county in high school and this park has one of our race courses. It was very nostalgic being back here. I've always felt very safe here.

2020-11-08 Red Oaks County Park. Madison Heights, MI…read more I've been taking my kids to this playground for years, and I think it's one that is highly underrated. Don't know why I never tried checking in on Yelp, but now that I have, I see that it's not even on the map! Tucked away behind the Red Oaks Youth Soccer Complex, the entrance to the parking lot is off of Dartmouth Street which is accessed by either John R (to the east) or 12 Mile Rd. (to the south). At the corner of John R and 12 Mi is a large plaza with a Lowe's and the new BJ's Wholesale Club. This park is located north of BJ's. The Soccer Complex is visible from John R, but the playground isn't. Being primarily a soccer complex, there is lots (and I mean plenty!) of free parking. The complex is open to the public for all to enjoy; however, priority does go to scheduled matches. There is a snack bar, but that's only open when there are scheduled events. On the backside of the snack bar is a small sheltered pavilion overlooking the playground. From the parking lot, the playground does not appear to be very large; however, it you take a walk through it, it's bigger than it appears from your car. There is also an area for athletes to warm up or train (pull ups, inclined sit ups or push ups). The park also has all the elements of a typical playground; swings, slides, monkey bars, hanging wheels (roundabouts, not merry-go-rounds), rope cargo net, balance chain and bongo bridge climbers, and the list goes on. This park is rated for kids 5-12 years old, but there is a small play structure suitable for those under 5 (see pics). The playground is never busy (at least not when we come), probably because not many are aware of it, and I really think it's one of the better ones in Madison Heights. The venue is nice and compact. Parking is literally steps away, and there's a sheltered pavilion for parents to sit and watch over their kids. If you have young'uns and you're in the area, you need to check it out! 5 stars. For now, you can check out my pics! Ooops, almost forgot to talk about COVID. Here are the particulars: They do not have modified hours Masks are required per MI DHHS Emergency Order when social distancing can't be maintained They do not provide masks They do not provide hand sanitizer Restrooms are open from 10:00 to dusk Playground is NOT sanitized daily Social distancing signs posted Pavilion has large metal picnic tables which are not sanitized daily If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit!

Came here with my 3 year old . The large structure is 5-12 and they have a toddler one . Nice…read morepavillion with shade and picnic tables too . My husband enjoyed the adult exercise scape ( its from the nineties it appears) . Lots of action with soccer games going on . Bathroom closed for the season ( October) .. but there was a port a potty and ample parking . We will come back next time we are in the neighborhood!

We took my 3 year old grandson for about an hour on a Monday. The park was clean and had…read moreplayground appropriate for his ability.

Stopped here a few months ago to eat some carry out from an Indian restaurant that is only doing…read morecarry out. It's not a bad walkout park, especially after a heavy Indian meal with rice and naan bread too. Too chilly to eat outside now, but will be back as it gets warmer.

My family and I have been going to this park forever. It's a really great park. They even have a…read morelittle dog park too which I think is awesome. I just wish the park had basketball rims so people could play basketball there but there aren't any.

If you do not know the story of the park's namesake, Viola Liuzzo, you need to Google her. She was…read morea housewife, who in the wake of the bloody Sunday attack, responded to the call of Martin Luther King Jr. and traveled from Detroit to Selma, Alabama and became a civil rights activist. She has the distinction of being the only white woman killed in the Civil Rights movement. There is no parking lot for the park. There is free street parking available though. There are no restrooms or water available as well. The park was opened in 1982, and went through some major renovations that were completed in 2019. This park it a nice park it has a statue of Mrs. Liuzzo in the front and a short circular paved trail. There is a little section of fitness equipment along the trail. The park has two small tennis courts that are in decent shape. Of course there is playground equipment there. There is a large jungle gym with two metal slides and some teeter tooter animals for the little ones. The equipment is in good shape and looks relatively new. The play area ground is covered with wood chips. This is a decent neighborhood park and what the park stands for makes it that much more special. It is not very large, but I looked at it as being compact and efficient. I like this park and the history behind it. It may not be a destination park, but good to visit if you are in the area.