Join us on Saturday, February 1, from 4:00–8:00 PM at the Southfield Pavilion (26000 Evergreen Rd) for an evening of Black history, culture, and creativity. Enjoy performances, inspiring discussions, and opportunities to support local Black-owned businesses.
Event Highlights:
Black History 101 Mobile Museum Exhibit: Explore over 300 artifacts spanning slavery to today.
Fashion Stroll presented by Love Rose.
Live performances by Southfield A&T High School Marching Band, Impulse Dance Academy, Legacy Dance Company, Jay Reid, and Jack and Jill poets.
Panel Discussion: In honor of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum’s 30th anniversary, hear from notable participants of the Million Man March, including Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, Professor Griff, Paradise Gray, and more.
Book Signing: Meet Khalilah Ali and get a signed copy of her book UNDEFEATED.
Shop the Black-owned Business Marketplace and enjoy music by DJ DeezyD.
Admission is free! Ages 12+. For more info, call (248) 796-4620.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Hustle & Flow Party on Saturday, February 8, from 7:00–10:00 PM!
Event Highlights:
🎶 Live performance by Alex Goss and the Detroit Soul Rhythm Band, delivering electrifying soulful tunes.
🎧 Dance the night away as DJ DeezyD spins the perfect mix for Ballroom, Stepping and other Hustles.
Enjoy a cash bar and delicious food available for purchase—perfect for a night out with friends or a special someone!
Tickets: $15 per person. Purchase at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk (26000 Evergreen Rd) or online using the Register Online Today button.
Ages 18+ only. Don’t miss this incredible evening of fun and great vibes!
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!
Note: we do not walk if the temperature is forecast below 20°. ❄️
Thursday, Jan 16 Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, end of Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.
Thursday, Jan 23 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Thursday, Jan 30 Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Designed to teach your child the skills they need for both on and off the court to be a better athlete.
Begins Monday, January 27 at 6 PM
$50/Southfield resident (non-residents $65)
Join us Thursday, February 13 at 5 PM night for a free, 45-minute-to-one-hour guided Sweetheart Stroll.
Dress for the weather and bring your favorite flashlight, lantern, or headlamp!
The group will meet in the back of Civic Center Park (northeast portion, behind the Southfield Sports Arena) near the play lot and Picnic Shelter #1.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
Experience the incredible journey of Harriet Tubman in this powerful one-woman show by Leslie McCurdy. Join us on Sunday, February 16, at 3:00 PM in Room 115 of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building for an unforgettable performance that brings history to life. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
Don’t miss an unforgettable night of storytelling with The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers® on Friday, February 21, at the Southfield Pavilion. Hosted by the dynamic Satori Shakoor, hear inspiring stories from Clint Walker, Bernedette Atuane, Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane, and Robert Cooper.
• 6:00 PM: Pre-glow meet & greet with the performers
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Live storytelling performance
Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased in person or online using the Register Online Today button.
Join us on Sunday, February 23, at 3:00 PM for a special screening of the 2024 film Shirley, starring Regina King. This intimate portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman and presidential candidate, is rated PG-13. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
Head to the Southfield Sports Arena for Weekday Open Skate and burn up to 670 calories in just 30 minutes! Ice skating is not only a fantastic aerobic workout but also strengthens your glutes, abs, and tones your legs.
Weekday Open Skate happens Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 - 1:20 PM.
Entry is only $4 per person, and skate rentals are available for $3.
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
Practice your skating, puck handling, and shooting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30 - 11:50 AM.
Open to ages 18 and older only (helmets required), admission is $8 per person.
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640. See you on the ice! ❄️
Hockey players ages 18 and over only, can hit the ice to sharpen their skills each Sunday from 12 - 1:20 pm. Spaces are limited to the first 20 people, so be sure to register early! Don’t forget – helmets are a must for all participants. 🏒🥅
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
Seasonal (up to 40 hours a week) and
Part-Time (30 hours a week or less)
Workers 18 Years and Older
Find details on all the Parks & Recreation positions available by clicking the Apply Today! button
The mission of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is to provide excellence and equal opportunity in leisure, cultural and recreational services to all Southfield residents. Our purpose is to provide safe, educationally challenging, convenient leisure opportunities, utilizing public open space and quality leisure facilities to enhance the quality of life for Southfield’s total population that might not otherwise be available.
