Diaper Swappers

dagmomma · 03-23-2012, 09:10 AM

Can you tell me about your area? There may be a possible move there. We are in the very early stages of looking but things move fast in this house.

Can you tell me about the best parts to live?
Is the downtown area ok to live in?
How are the school systems?
What is your favorite thing about the area?
What is your least favorte part about the area?
Are there things to do with the kiddos in the Winter?

TIA

Alison

MJLViper · 03-25-2012, 09:48 AM

Rochester is a nice area, good school systems I've heard. We used to live in shelby township, but I worked in Rochester. The only thing I hated about downtown Rochester is the traffic. Very very busy. I'm not sure what's available in winter, but I know there is an ice skating rink at 24/dequindre.

MJLViper · 03-25-2012, 09:51 AM

Oh, and downtown Rochester there is an all natural baby store

dagmomma · 03-25-2012, 10:16 AM

Thank you so much!!!!

I did not know much about the school systems but honestly it has to be bette then where we are at the moment.

The all-natural part of the town is very appealing.

KRones08 · 06-02-2012, 08:54 PM

Rochester schools are good. Not top notch like Troy, I think, but still good. Rochester and rochester hills is comparable to Troy, IMO. The library is the best I've been to. Love it there. Downtown is lovely to walk. Awesome community events too. There is a place called Rochester play downtown. It's like a large play place that also has daycare. Just pay admission, there is a toddler and big kid area plus a cafe of all organic food. They also have parent night out events to watch your kids while you go out. It's a cool place and we go there in the winter. The area has good shopping not far. Everything you need is within a couple miles usually. I don't have much to complain about really. There is a great cider mill there too. A good fall activity for the family. There are trails along the Clinton river. The Rochester municipal park is huge and beautiful. A pond with ducks, a bridge, 4-5 different playgrounds, and a paved trail all over for walking or ther activities. Also has tennis courts. I love the Rochester area. I grew up in Troy (a good area too) and moved to Rochester hills before having to move a little further to auburn hills. If you ever move here, contact me, I'll show you around!

KRones08 · 06-02-2012, 08:55 PM

Oh they have farmers market every year too.

dagmomma · 06-02-2012, 11:01 PM

Thank you so much for all the info. It looks like we are moving to a different area though but know I am bummed bc it sounds like everything I want in a town.

03-23-2012, 09:10 AM	#1
dagmomma Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Deep South Posts: 4,839 Ratings: 23 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Rochester MI mommas Can you tell me about your area? There may be a possible move there. We are in the very early stages of looking but things move fast in this house. Can you tell me about the best parts to live? Is the downtown area ok to live in? How are the school systems? What is your favorite thing about the area? What is your least favorte part about the area? Are there things to do with the kiddos in the Winter? TIA Alison __________________ Alison loving wife to my DH, SAHM to my 2 boys BLU 9/15/07, Tanner 4/28/09, and my 2 girls Peyton Elizabeth 8/1/11 and Harper Lee 4/19/13 and 3 rescue furbabies

03-25-2012, 09:48 AM	#2
MJLViper Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 387	Rochester is a nice area, good school systems I've heard. We used to live in shelby township, but I worked in Rochester. The only thing I hated about downtown Rochester is the traffic. Very very busy. I'm not sure what's available in winter, but I know there is an ice skating rink at 24/dequindre. __________________ M, nursing student and WOHM to K (01/2006), K (01/2006) and M (03/2008) wifey to M (06/2003). Last edited by MJLViper; 03-25-2012 at 09:50 AM.

03-25-2012, 09:51 AM	#3
MJLViper Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 387	Oh, and downtown Rochester there is an all natural baby store __________________ M, nursing student and WOHM to K (01/2006), K (01/2006) and M (03/2008) wifey to M (06/2003).

03-25-2012, 10:16 AM	#4
dagmomma Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Deep South Posts: 4,839 Ratings: 23 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Rochester MI mommas Thank you so much!!!! I did not know much about the school systems but honestly it has to be bette then where we are at the moment. The all-natural part of the town is very appealing. __________________ Alison loving wife to my DH, SAHM to my 2 boys BLU 9/15/07, Tanner 4/28/09, and my 2 girls Peyton Elizabeth 8/1/11 and Harper Lee 4/19/13 and 3 rescue furbabies

06-02-2012, 08:54 PM	#5
KRones08 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Rochester MI mommas Rochester schools are good. Not top notch like Troy, I think, but still good. Rochester and rochester hills is comparable to Troy, IMO. The library is the best I've been to. Love it there. Downtown is lovely to walk. Awesome community events too. There is a place called Rochester play downtown. It's like a large play place that also has daycare. Just pay admission, there is a toddler and big kid area plus a cafe of all organic food. They also have parent night out events to watch your kids while you go out. It's a cool place and we go there in the winter. The area has good shopping not far. Everything you need is within a couple miles usually. I don't have much to complain about really. There is a great cider mill there too. A good fall activity for the family. There are trails along the Clinton river. The Rochester municipal park is huge and beautiful. A pond with ducks, a bridge, 4-5 different playgrounds, and a paved trail all over for walking or ther activities. Also has tennis courts. I love the Rochester area. I grew up in Troy (a good area too) and moved to Rochester hills before having to move a little further to auburn hills. If you ever move here, contact me, I'll show you around!