Welcome to the Village of Rothbury

Nestled in southern Oceana County about 4 miles inland from Lake Michigan and close to US-31, the Village of Rothbury is quaint, quiet and rural, a perfect place to raise a family and enjoy a good life.

Join the Easter Bunny Egg Hunt on April 19!

Easter Bunny Comes to Rothbury We will be holding our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Village Hall, 7804 S Michigan Ave.

The Easter Bunny will arrive at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025 for pictures. The Egg Hunt will start at 11:30 a.m. sharp.

The playground will be open for the kids to enjoy.

Join us on Saturday, April 19. Be ready for some spring holiday fun.

Call or Visit Village Offices

Rothbury Village Hall Village of Rothbury Office Open Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 894-2385

Village Officials:

President Vern Talmadge, (231) 780-8505
Treasurer Deb Murphy, (231) 301-5162
Clerk Brandy Williams, (231) 894-2385

Please let us know how we may help you.

Brandy Williams
Rothbury Village Clerk

Ordinance and Zoning Complaint Form

Village of Rothbury Ordinance and Zoning complaints now have a form that is required to be filled out, and turned in or emailed to the Village Zoning Administrator, email address [email protected].

Please download and print the form at the link below.

Download a File:
Ordinance and Zoning Complaint Form (PDF)

Community Survey: Please Participate. Your Thoughts Matter.

QR Code Link, Community Survey, Village of Rothbury We invite you to participate in a survey to help us better understand the needs, concerns, and aspirations of our Rothbury community.

Your feedback is crucial in guiding future growth and development in Rothbury. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

To take the survey online, please use the QR code pictured here.

Or you may download the survey at the link below, print it, fill it out and return it to Village Hall.

Please note that the survey is anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact information for follow-up discussions. Your input is invaluable to the future of the Village of Rothbury.

Thank you for your time and thoughts!

Download a File:
Rothbury Community Survey (PDF)

Playground and Picnic Pavilion at Village Hall

Looking for a nice place to bring the kids for some playtime? Or perhaps a nice shaded place to picnic with family and friends? The playground and picnic pavilion at Village Hall is waiting for you!

Swings, climbing and slides make great fun for children, and the picnic pavilion offers plenty of tables in a comfortable covered space. Surrounding trees and woods make it a park experience.

If you'd like to reserve the pavilion for an event, call Village Hall at (231) 894-2385.

Come Ride the Hart-Montague Trail From Rothbury

Hart-Montague Trail at Rothbury Twenty-two miles of smooth new pavement for you ride; that's the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail, now finished and ready for you and your family to enjoy.

The trail cuts through the center of the Village of Rothbury, providing strategic mid-point trail access. The trail was once a Grand Rapids to Pentwater railroad line dating back to 1872. From Rothbury you can head north on the trail toward Shelby and Hart, or south toward Montague, either direction making for a fun and memorable day's adventure.

Find convenient free parking at our trail access point behind Village Hall, with plenty refreshments and food nearby. Check the links below for trail information and maps, courtesy of Michigan Trails Magazine and website.