Lake Norcentra Park

Lake Norcentra Park Located on Rochester University's campus, Lake Norcentra Park is a peaceful setting of towering trees, scenic bluffs, and a small lake.

The park's natural beauty and intriguing history make it a memorable place for both the campus community and visitors. A favorite spot for the Rochester University community since the institution opened in 1959, Lake Norcentra Park is now a gem on the Clinton River Trail. The park and adjoining estate house were formerly owned by Detroit advertising executive Lou Maxon. The park’s natural beauty a

nd intriguing history make it a memorable place for the campus community and visitors alike. Most people in the Rochester region did not know about Lake Norcentra Park until the Clinton River Trail opened in 2005. During warm weather, thousands of bicyclists, runners, and walkers pass by the park every day on the popular trail. In recent years, the college has opened the park to the community and visitors from the trail. Come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Norcentra Park!

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett interviewed the new president of Rochester Christian University, Dr. Reggies Wenyika...
10/06/2025

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett interviewed the new president of Rochester Christian University, Dr. Reggies Wenyika, to introduce him to the community. The city filmed the interview on campus in the Mark & Niki Frost Great Room of Gallaher Center. You can now enjoy this introduction.

The 2025/2026 school year has begun! As students settle into their classes, so too does a new era of direction for the institution, with Dr. Reggies Wenyika ...

The Choral Union of Rochester Christian University will present its annual spring concert on Saturday, June 7, at 4:00 p...
05/31/2025

The Choral Union of Rochester Christian University will present its annual spring concert on Saturday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. The concert will take place on campus in the Slater-Montgomery Family Chapel in Lake Norcentra Park. Bring a lawn chair, hear some inspirational music, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the park. The concert and even cookies are free!

CBS News Detroit reported on this week’s fall Warriors Serve. Over 150 Rochester Christian University students and emplo...
10/04/2024

CBS News Detroit reported on this week’s fall Warriors Serve. Over 150 Rochester Christian University students and employees participated in the event. The group partnered with the Pontiac Parks Division to make improvements in the city’s Aaron Perry Park.

On Wednesday, more than one hundred volunteers got their hands dirty at Aaron Perry Park located off Edison Street.

Since the founding of Rochester Christian University, students have ventured into Detroit for concerts, museums, and maj...
06/03/2024

Since the founding of Rochester Christian University, students have ventured into Detroit for concerts, museums, and major league sports. The city has experienced an amazing transformation over the past few years and is celebrating the reopening of Michigan Central this week. Since its closure in 1988, the former train station was exposed to the weather and vandalism. Ford Motor Company purchased the building in 2018 for a technology hub and has meticulously restored the building to its former grandeur. Throughout the day, Michigan Central and Ford Motor Company are allowing HistoricDetroit to share stunning before-and-after photos. For additional photos, visit the HistoricDetroit page. For more information about Michigan Central’s future, visit michigancentral.com.

The Choral Union of Rochester Christian University will present its annual spring concert on campus this Saturday, June ...
05/28/2024

The Choral Union of Rochester Christian University will present its annual spring concert on campus this Saturday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m. in the Slater-Montgomery Family Chapel. The chapel is located in Lake Norcentra Park. Bring a lawn chair, hear some inspirational music, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the park. There will even be cookies!

Dr. Keith Huey, a professor of religion at Rochester Christian University, is not only an excellent teacher. He is also ...
05/08/2024

Dr. Keith Huey, a professor of religion at Rochester Christian University, is not only an excellent teacher. He is also a talented artist. He just finished this mural of the Winged Warrior in Lake Norcentra Park. The mural faces the Clinton River Trail, where hundreds of bicyclists, runners, and walkers pass by the campus every week. Individuals are already posting photos of themselves and others posing in front the mural.

Caleb Carroll, a Rochester Christian University student, performed the National Anthem for the opening of the NFL Draft....
04/26/2024

Caleb Carroll, a Rochester Christian University student, performed the National Anthem for the opening of the NFL Draft. A record-breaking crowd estimated at 275,000 descended on Detroit for Day 1 of the draft. You can listen to Caleb's performance by clicking the photo.

Watch live local and primetime games, NFL RedZone, and NFL Network on Plus.NFL.comCheck out our other channels:NFL Mundo https://www.youtube.com/mundonflNFL ...

11/21/2023

Normally we would not post twice on the same topic, but we just received this video from last night’s Christmas season kickoff in downtown Rochester. This is becoming Rochester's version of Time Square on New Year's Eve! Thank you Kevin Stewart, owner of Stewart Team Real Estate Partners in downtown Rochester, for taking this video.

Thousands filled the streets of Rochester tonight as the city celebrated the 50th anniversary of Laignappe with firework...
11/21/2023

Thousands filled the streets of Rochester tonight as the city celebrated the 50th anniversary of Laignappe with fireworks and the opening of its annual Big Bright Light Show. Visitors from around the state travel to the city during the Christmas season to see more than a million colorful lights that cover the downtown buildings. The light show runs through January 21.

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