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Lake Norcentra Park

Welcome to Lake Norcentra Park

Located on the campus of Rochester Christian University, Lake Norcentra Park is a peaceful setting of towering trees, scenic bluffs, a small lake, and a pond. A favorite spot for the campus community since the university opened in 1959, the park and adjoining estate house were formerly owned by Detroit advertising executive Lou Maxon. The park’s natural beauty and intriguing history make it a memorable place for the campus community and visitors alike.

A Gem on the Clinton River Trail

Most people in the Rochester region did not know about Lake Norcentra Park until the Clinton River Trail opened in 2005. During warm weather, hundreds of bicyclists, runners, and walkers pass by the park every day on the popular trail. In recent years, the university has opened the park to the community and visitors from the Clinton River Trail. Come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Norcentra Park!

Donation Opportunities

Park Improvement Fund

Your gifts to Lake Norcentra Park provide funding for continued park improvements. Your gifts are tax deductible and make it possible for others to enjoy an even better environment in Lake Norcentra Park. Please consider providing support for the park improvement fund.

Make a Park Improvement Fund donation here.

Park Use

Informal Visits

Guests from the community are welcome to visit the park during daylight hours. They are simply asked to observe the park guidelines posted at the Clinton River Trail entrances.

Event Reservations
For information about scheduling an event, contact events coordinator Rachel Arbaugh at rachel.arbaugh@rcu.edu or 248-218-2046.