Safari Playground

(75 reviews)

3.0 mi

My husband and I were looking for something different to do for date night and found Putting Edge…read moreon Yelp. We decided to give it a shot, and we're so glad we did! When we arrived, the place was mostly empty. It honestly made it feel like we had the entire course to ourselves. We felt like VIP. The staff great! From the moment we walked in they really made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was fun, colorful, and super relaxed. Plus, I got a chance to win against my husband a couple of times. ;) he always beat me in everything. After we finished golfing, we played some of the arcade games and ended up laughing the entire time. It was such a great way to unwind and reconnect. Whether you're planning a date night, bringing the kids, or hanging out with friends, this place is a solid choice. We had a blast and will definitely be back!

We visited putting edge with our 8 and 4.5 year old. They had a blast! Pricing is a little high,…read morebut it was fun for our kids. We reserved a time online, and spent 30 minutes beforehand playing the arcade games. They sell bottled drinks (pop, water, etc). They stagger the starting times so no one is waiting for you, and you aren't waiting for the next hole either. It felt like we were by ourselves when we were putt putting, which was really cool. It took us about 45-60 minutes to get through all 18 holes. There are a few hooks near the door to hang your jacket if you wish.

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Dave & Buster's Livonia

We came here on a Saturday night and to be expected, it was pretty busy. Getting our cards were…read morepretty easy and a smooth process. Like others have mentioned, this is a smaller D&B and I was very happy not to walk into the place with a bad odor (I've read past post that have mentioned noticing a sewer like smell). There were plenty of games to choose from but as the night went on, we noticed a lot of machines either being out of order or wasn't working correctly (balls in some of the games weren't being returned despite there being plenty of time left. The human claw machine looked pretty cool but paying an additional $20, didn't seem like a great deal. After using up our card, we went over to redeem some tickets. I get why they have all the prizes/ tickets needed mixed in, but wish it went in some kind of order from the least to most amount of tickets needed. Overall, an okay experience that is definitely better for adults.

Our kids had a great time, and that's really what mattered most. The staff we interacted with were…read morefriendly and helpful, and getting checked in was easy, so the overall experience started off on a good note. That said, I was a little surprised by the layout. From the outside, the building looks massive, so I expected a much larger game floor. The arcade itself felt smaller than anticipated, and we made our way through it pretty quickly. It wasn't a bad experience by any means, but it didn't quite live up to the first impression.

Game Area at Dave & Buster's Livonia

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Storefront for Dave & Buster's Livonia

Perfect Game

4.0

(62 reviews)

6.4 mi

Wow! Recently renovated with excellent bowling lanes and set up for bowling balls, shoes, etc.!…read more Menu offered great choices and food was delivered to our lane hot with outstanding presentation! We had chicken wings, pretzel bites with beer cheese and their version of tater tots! All rated 10 of 10! Ryan the Mananger was terrific and welcomed us! Our grandson had his first "strike" and will never forget this day! Great job Perfect Game!

I used to come here when I was a kid and it was Drakeshire Bowling. I'm and adult now and just…read morebrought my own kids. It was fun then, but it's AMAZING now! Staff, food, games are all awesome. Lazer tag was a blast also! Definitely made for a fun Saturday night. 5 stars

Family and friends

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Paradise Park

2.9

(47 reviews)

3.7 mi

Our first visit to Paradise Park was great! Every single person on staff was kind, friendly,…read morehelpful, and genuinely seemed to want to be there! This is uncommon these days! It was a busy day as it was a weekend and there were parties reserved, but our experience didn't lack for anything. We bought the three hour pass and had a blast go-karting, jumping, sliding, bungee-jumping, and putt-putting. We ordered chicken strips and some breadsticks for a snack and they were delicious! The balloon ride was not operating while we were there and I think the manager said they were understaffed that day. I made sure to let him know he had a quality group of folks working for him and everyone was so pleasant. We will definitely be back!

This place is an adults and kids wonderland. We had a work event and unfortunately it rained which…read morebasically shut down all the rides. The bar staff outside was outstanding! The food was ok, I think the best thing we had were the puff pastry appetizers. Inside was kind of a hit or miss, seems like every time we were at the counter there were at least 3 people standing around not doing much of anything. All in all it is a great place for kids as long as you can afford to do the things. I really had a ton of fun doing the laser tag.

Note - the red slide is the most waxed so it's the fastest! The blue is slow as molasses!

Nice putt-putt course

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Outdoor bar is great for adults

Games We Play

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0.8 mi

Great place to even get power wheels stuff. Marty always goes above and beyond everytime I have…read moreordered from him.

This guys deserves zero stars for his unprofessional, unethical business practices. We contacted…read moreMarty to inquire about him moving a 22ft shuffleboard table that we were selling. We spoke about how much he would charge and the value of our table and that he may he interested in buying and selling it, however, at a much lower price than what we had it sold for. Fast forward to our buyer reaching out to Marty to schedule the moving of the table, Marty proceeds to tell our buyers that they are paying too much for the table (not the case) and ruins our deal then proceeds to tell us he will but it for less than he originally offered. This guy is a piece of s#%t and I would caution anyone who may he considering doing business of any kind with him.

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Full Throttle Adrenaline Park

2.0

(22 reviews)

2.9 mi

Expensive for those low on budget but if the parents are loaded then their kids can celebrate their…read morebirthdays here. Ideal place also for companies with a race themed team building event. On standby- plenty of electric powered karts, virtual reality experience and racing sims suited for any age. Better to book exclusively so everyone can enjoy the actual kart racing. But on any given day, you may have to wait your turn as other groups go ahead and finish driving around the track. We were told that each race is 6 long. In reality, the safety orientation/instruction before the race takes longer than driving around the tracks. Then more time is spent on putting the helmet, neck pads and what number is your kart. There was no music to set up the mood. One can sense the strong distinct smell of rubber tires. It made me nauseous. High chairs and cocktail tables are meant for the racers in waiting, while the rest is meant for the guests to sit down, have a snack or chat. Refreshments and meals are available to order. Can you bring your own cake? It seems not to be not a problem for one group that came in today with a cake box and balloons. If you want to try out VR games, it's best time to experience it here together because they can accommodate 4 players at a time. Racing sims has its own space. If I'm not mistaken, there was an employee that resembles a bouncer in a club - that checks who comes in and out of the dark room. Large tv screen, seats that move and actual size steering wheels - no helmets needed. We knew this park had been here for years and today was the first time for us to finally come inside and figure out what's happening. In my observation, the kart tracks would have been bigger and longer, music and sounds related to races would have been perfect. The sound system could have been better if I understood what the guys were announcing - the speaker was inaudible. Anyways, the staff seem to love what they are doing..very knowledgeable and helpful.

The new owners couldn't have screwed it up more. They could have torched the place and it would be…read morein better shape. This location is dear to my heart. I adore the track. I even brought my wife here on our first date. That magic is dead. I brought my brother here the other day to show him how wonderful it is and a single race was like $40. Are you completely out of your minds!? A race used to be $15 and THAT was steep. I bought a membership every year to keep that few bucks off. The cradle has fallen. What a shame. If you think you're gonna keep the doors open charging that much for a race, you should probably just have a pawn shop where you can rip people off without all the overhead.

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TumbleTown Playground

4.4

(8 reviews)

2.1 mi

Spacious and clean! Has a nice combo of playground and arcade. Price also very reasonable. Parking…read morewas easy. Front desk very friendly. Has food, drink and snacks available. Not overcrowded like some other indoor playgrounds. I feel very safe letting my 4 year old play freely inside. Not as big as kids empire but location and simplicity makes up for it. Especially good for younger kids. You can find your kid easily while sitting in the cafe. Would recommend!

Update: The owner…read morereached out and apologized, explained and offered us a refund. I appreciate the customer service, so i updated my stars. I am keeping the write up so that customers understand the pricing for the game cards. -------------- We purchased a game card. I asked the woman working about the options. She told us that for $10, you get a game card for 40 coins, or for $25 you get an unlimited game card. My kids quickly went through the "unlimited" game card. When I questioned this, she said well, it's not actually unlimited, it was 140 coins and typically kids do not use the full card, so it usually is unlimited. This is not okay. You cannot sell something under the guise of being unlimited just because it isn't usually fully used. By definition, that is not unlimited. I would not have paid $25 for 5 minutes of play. The pricing is not listed anywhere in the store or online, so you are forced to believe the employees word. I had no reason to question what she was telling me. At the time of purchase, I asked and then repeated that the $25 card was unlimited, and was told it was. And it most definitely was not. I am incredibly disappointed.

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Whirlyball Novi

3.7

(34 reviews)

4.1 mi

The outing itself was a blast. Our MC/referee was a lot of fun and overall it was a great time for…read moreour entire group. The facility is in really rough shape though. It's a little dingy. We had ordered some appetizers but they were a little suspect at first glance; I think I dodged some abdominal discomfort by abstaining based on other's feedback from our group. Also, the draft beer tasted like their lines might have been a little neglected so I switched to bottles. At face value for the just the whirlyball it was perfect, beyond that..

Went here for a team building work event. We were here for a trade show at Suburban Collection and…read moreit is also a sales meeting. The arrangements were made by our Marketing Director. First we had dinner then the rules of whirly ball then we played. Dinner consisted of sub sandwiches, fried apps like those mini tacos, mini eggrolls and mini corn dogs, a salad, hummus, and soup. The soup was the weird thing. It was 94 degrees outside and we got soup. Maybe that was our fault but that was an option and I guess we took it. Food was mid at best. Enough to be full but not very good. The bar was open to us for draft beer and beer in the freezer. I got a blue moon on tap and it was not good. Tasted and smelled fishy. So I gave up drinking it after a few sips. The place is dark. And it was well air conditioned. Lots of big couches and random tables and chairs throughout. They have a lot of video type games and foozball and hockey tables tops. All cost. So bring $1's. Whirly ball was fun. I have to say. Playing with my coworkers was a blast. However. The bumper cars were dirty and smelly. Looked like they hadn't been washed in awhile. The catchers were raggedy and we crushed 1 ball. And it is hot. The air conditioner in the bar is not on the whirly ball court so it gets super hot. And your active so now your hot and sweaty. Then the bumper car is filthy and smelly and not maintained. My seatbelt came out of the seat. That's safe. I am not sure how often they clean and maintenance these bumper cars but it doesn't seem like they do. Gross! The score reflects the fact I had a good time with my co workers but the place itself is kinda dirty and smelly. I guess you have to weigh your fun and good time to disinfecting yourself when you get home.

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Launch Family Entertainment Park - Novi

2.2

(16 reviews)

3.0 mi

The customer service here is amazing!! I will definitely be bringing my kids back! The manager…read moreMarvin was so kind and accommodating and made s

Was on 2nd visit to Launch Family Entertainment on 04/12/25. Took 2 of my nieces for one of my…read morenieces' birthday. Had good time. Want to give shout out to Kiavia S. who was bartender who provided excellent friendly service. She suggested and made me a drink called Sex on Bell Isle, which was delicious and exactly the refreshing drink that I was looking for.

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Dodge #4 State Park

3.9

(32 reviews)

7.9 mi

I really wanted a day out with my dog and decided to check this place out. The day pass was around…read more$12 (not bad at all in my opinion) and there was a lot of space to kind of distance ourselves from other people who came for a visit as well. It was my first time here and my experience was great up until the weather changing but I would love to be back given the chance !

Excellent beach with tons of park space and a dedicated dog beach! Came with our pup in early…read moreSeptember and it was still so warm and perfect! We loved the fact we could let our pup enjoy the water and beach along with us without getting nasty stares Parking is plentiful but there aren't any showers to rinse off, but we used the sinks in the bathrooms to rinse as best we could. Everything is very clean.

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Simple Adventures

4.6

(12 reviews)

39.2 mi

We rented a kayak through their online booking for one hour. In the email it stated that you should…read morearrive 15 minutes early. Well we got there early and once it became our start time, noone was there. I ended up calling them to make sure someone was coming, and I was able to get a hold of a staff member who said they would be there in a couple of minutes. Well that turned into about 15 minutes later. Once the staff member came, they got the kayak on the water, showed us how to get in and gave us life jackets. The actually kayaking was nice and the weather was good that day. Basically two ways you can kayak through a nature area or by some huge lake houses. Both are obviously beautiful choices. So overall, it was a decent adventure but just did not like the fact they were late in getting things started.

The associate onsite was great. We rented 2 paddleboards at the park in New Baltimore, MI and were…read moregiven 2 very short paddles that were missing the section to extend/adjust the paddle to the person's height. As a result the paddles were to short. The only other option was to use a kayak paddle. If you are renting paddle boards and don't have the correct equipment to make it enjoyable and physically comfortable for all customers then you should not rent them.

Single speed cruisers.. perfect to get to the point.

Breathtaking sunset

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Freedom Boat Club Lake St. Clair

4.9

(8 reviews)

35.6 mi

I really like this Freedom location. Easy on and off the boat via the dock. No steep steps up to…read morethe boat. I like the restaurant options in the area. Of course, the Freedom people are always super helpful.

We have been members for two years and absolutely love FBC. It's definitely worth the money when…read morecompared to boat ownership and we often use reciprocal clubs in the winter/spring. The employees are always friendly and helpful. You show up and get on a boat. Leave the rest to them.

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Lake St Clair Boat Rentals

(7 reviews)

43.4 mi

Austin and crew went above and beyond to make our day on the water perfect!! The boat was clean and…read moremodern. Great communication and fair pricing. Highly recommended!!

OUTSTANDING!! Five stars on everything. Their website. The friendly way they answer the telephone…read moreto make last-minute reservations. Most of all, the tritoon was VERY nice, very clean, performed flawlessly and gave the family (5 kids, 3 adults) a fantastic day on Lake St. Clair. They even helped load and unload a LOT of stuff. These guys nail it - definitely premium and hassle-free. Bravo!

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The Sports Club of Novi

3.0

(21 reviews)

5.2 mi

The Facility: Huge fitness center. All the equipment are top of the line. There are yoga room,…read morePilates room and group classes!! They also have swimming pool, tennis court & all kinds kids classes!! Everyday after school, you will see many parents bringing their kids here for classes. Very energetic place~ The Price: Monthly fee for family package could be quite expensive. If want to use the pool, there will be add on price. All the classes are charged separately. The Parking: Private lot. After 6pm... definitely rush hour time!! Parking lot is full~

I have been a member here for about 16 years. When the kids were young, I appreciated the pool and…read moretheir youth programs. For about the last 12 years. I have used their fitness facilities. In my opinion, their cardio is great and the weight machines, which were updated last year, are also very good. I like the quiet, non-assuming atmosphere. For the most part, patrons keep to themselves and that is fine. The gym is basically clean and they provide wipes to clean the machines after using them. I like that. The reason for the lower rating is that for all the years I have been a member, there are but a handful of, actual, friendly staff members. A few great ones that go back a long way, but for the most part, the staff is not welcoming or at all personable. So, do not join for the customer service, just come for the good equipment and cleanliness. And one big thing is that during the summer, the ac is never adequate! Adding ceiling fans would be a welcome addition to the workout facility!

All NEW Cybex resistance and cardio equipment.

A FAST ride!

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A real summer swim facility with waterslides, climbing walls, basketball and a full service snack bar.

Hartland's Caroselli Aquatic Center

(4 reviews)

15.7 mi

Place is super clean and fun for littles! We will definitely be back. They also offer swim lessons…read more You can host birthday parties which is why we went. The kids had alot of fun and the water is heated so it's the perfect place for a winter birthday.

Awesome place when you can get in :) scheduling can be challenging but all in all a great place…read morewith great people!

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Castle Garden Swim Club

4.8

(4 reviews)

10.6 mi

We have lived in Castle Gardens for almost 10 years and have belonged to the Castle Gardens Pool…read moreAssociation (CGPA) for 3 years. We absolutely love the pool! While growing up, my family belonged to several swim clubs over the years (and I have visited many others for parties and other things) and none come close to CGPA. Here's what makes CGPA great: Amazing Staff - This pool is well-maintained and well-run. Diving Board and Slide - Need I say more? Outside Food and Beverage (including alcohol) allowed in the pool area. Great Events and Kids Activities - Labor Day Party and Fireworks, Campout, Candy Bar Bingo, Dads Cannon Ball Contest, Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics Snack Bar prices are basically at-cost. The only thing about CGPA that could be improved is the pool stairs. They're not built-in and can be a bit difficult for swimmers with mobility issues. I'd love to see permanent stairs be added to the pool and perhaps one of those lifts that are becoming more and more common at pools.

I'm just gonna make this short and sweet for you :)…read more 5 bucks for a guest?! takes 38283838 years to find a parking spot a kid takes a shit in the pool every 10 mins the snack bar is always out of what you want and it's always crowded omggggg AND If it's raining he life guards won't let you swim cause they can't see you at the bottom of the pool AND they always yell at anyone over the age of 10 in the kiddy pool area but it's a pretty cute pool. the staff is pretty nice and the seating is nice. - A

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Castle gardens pool

Lakeshore Park

4.3

(22 reviews)

1.7 mi

Nice family park with beach. Clean the little beach is great for small children and adults. My…read morehusband and I both have mobility issues but this park lets us take the grandchildren out for adventures without losing sight of them like at larger parks or having to worry about trying to keep up with them constantly.

A great way to spend the day. Relaxation seem to be a number one thing in this place.read more

Beach

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Greg L.

11 years ago

The wife and I were here to celebrate a friends 1 year old daughters birthday party, this was our first time here since we do not live in the area. We got to the party and our friends told us we were able to get pizza and pop and the salad bar with the package they bought. We had some paper plates at the table and me and my wife decided to go up to the salad bar and make a salad, well we are done making our salads and the person who I assume was the owner starts yelling at us very loudly that this is not included and if we want the salad bar it will be an extra $6 dollars! We were shocked because it's our first time here and we didn't know the routine and instead of coming over calmly and letting us know he started off by coming over and shouting at us, embarrassing the us like we did the worst thing in the world or something! Mind you we were already done making the salads, so he takes them and throws them in the trash, before he even asks us if we wanted to pay for them! Horriable customer service! This place is the WORST! Keep your brown lettuce for $6 bucks! It's a rip off, and it's all about the money to these people. There are WAY better places to have birthday parties, please don't go here. They are really rude people! 0 STARS read more

M L.

9 years ago

Great place! My son loves it! We love to go during the weekday, when it's not as busy, and the little ones can enjoy more freely. Good food too! Staff is always friendly! read more

Leza K.

107

9 years ago

Way better than Chuck E. Cheese in my opinion. They have slides, a playground, and the arcade games. Kids need to be active, not just put coins in a machine. read more

Jaylend T.

10 years ago

Really just an awesome place to take the kids, clean, friendly staff and plenty of entertainment would recommend to anybody with a fam.

Joe L.

6 years ago

The best around. Always so good and so fast. Love these guys. Keep up the good work

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