The branch line is now a paved bicycle trail through town, and Reynold Sweet Parkway follows the original route.

Today, South Lyon hosts the CSX main line from Detroit to Grand Rapids, and a passing track is located there.

[10][11] The current city manager is Paul C. Zelenak, who has been serving since 2018, when he was hired from Linden, Michigan.

[12][13] The city council convenes bimonthly at City Hall and is currently composed of Lisa Dilg (Mayor Pro-Tem), Alex Hansen, Glenn Kivell, Margaret Kurtzweil, Lori Moiser, and Thad Bogert.

[14] South Lyon's McHattie Park (on the west side of Pontiac Trail between 9 Mile and 10 Mile Roads) is a nearly 15-acre park that includes "playground equipment, little league ball diamonds, sand volleyball courts, sledding hill, along with plenty of open spaces for picnics and outdoor fun.

With the exceptions of the Freight House and the Gazebo, constructed on-site, the historic buildings were moved to the park from their original sites starting with the Witch's Hat in 1976.

These buildings are open to the public at various times, and the Little Village Chapel is available for 75 guests or fewer wedding rentals.

[17] The South Lyon Historical Society is attempting to add a 100-year-old barn, currently located in Salem Township, to the site, with an estimated cost of $200,000.

[15] It features a variety of sports fields, baseball diamonds, a volleyball court, and a picnic structure.

[15] It is located at the intersection of Lake Street and Reynold Sweet Parkway, beside the railroad tracks.