Parks & Recreation

picture of a hand holding a Park Passport at Inglenook Park

🌳 How many parks can YOU explore this summer?

Join our Park Passport challenge and celebrate summer one selfie at a time!

Pick up a Park Passport filled with games, fun facts about Southfield parks, and space to track your adventures.

✅ Grab yours at any Recreation on the Move event or at the Parks & Recreation Building
✅ Submit your completed Passport Info Sheet (linked below)
✅ Visit Southfield parks and snap a photo of yourself at each one
✅ Email your park photos to myparks@cityofsouthfield.com for a chance to win cool summer swag!

Adventure awaits in every park—how many will YOU discover?

Park Passport Participant Form (Fillable pdf)
Informational graphic featuring pictures of families and kids enjoying the July Park It event
Final Park It Event – Monday, August 11
Join us on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus for the last Park It Family Fun Night of the summer! The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment, a bounce house (socks required), face painting, and food/snacks available for purchase.

Then settle in with your blankets or chairs for an outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 (Rated PG, 2024) around 8:15 p.m. In this action-packed comedy, Po must train a new Dragon Warrior while taking on a powerful sorceress with the ability to absorb the powers of others.

This is a FREE community event presented by Southfield Parks & Recreation, Park It Family Fun Nights, and Meijer. For more information, call (248) 796-4620.
Informational graphic for the Summer Wind Down concert featuring a small picture of the band along with event details and musical notes and guitars
Join us for the Summer Wind Down, a fresh twist on our seasonal favorite (formerly Summer Wine Down). We're closing out summer on Friday, August 15 with an evening of free live music and delicious food available for purchase from food trucks on the Southfield Municipal Campus front lawn!

Jackie C. & the Detroit Rhythm Band will bring the R&B and Soul hits of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s beginning at 7 PM.
Come early and grab your spot on the front lawn and pick up dinner from a few of your favorite local food trucks:
• Egg Roll Diva
• Kona Ice
• RJ’s Dog House
• Mookey’s Beans & Greens

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show—no admission fee!.
Note: This year’s event no longer includes a cash bar or marketplace vendors.

Special thanks to Vibe Credit Union for their support of the Summer Wind Down.
For more information, call (248) 796-4620.
informational graphic with details about the Thrive & Shine fitness demo event for seniors on August 16
Thrive & Shine – Fitness Demo Day for Seniors
Looking to stay active, feel great, and connect with others? Join us on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus for Thrive & Shine, a fun and energizing fitness demo day designed just for active older adults!
You’ll get the chance to try a mix of Yoga, Fusion Dance, Zumba, Tai Chi, and Chair Exercise—perfect for all fitness levels! (Note: not all activities will happen on the same day, so be sure to check the schedule to see what’s offered on your date.)

$5 for residents | $6.50 for non-residents
August event: Saturday, August 16
Yoga - 10:15-10:45 AM
Fusion Dance - 11-11:30 AM
Chair Exercise - 11:45 AM-12:15 PM

Can’t make it or not interested in these activities? We’ll be back on Saturday, September 6 with demonstration classes of Zumba, Tai Chi and Chair Exercise!
Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to refresh your routine, this is your chance to sample different classes, have fun, and meet new friends.
Come move, laugh, and shine with us—you deserve it!
informational graphic for the Senior Appreciation Night event featuring streamers, confetti and other celebratory items

Let’s celebrate Southfield’s amazing seniors at Senior Appreciation Night!

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and appreciation at Senior Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 21, starting at 6:00 PM on the Southfield Municipal Campus front lawn.

Hosted by the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department, Southfield Human Services, and the Commission on Senior Adults (COSA), this annual evening is our way of showing appreciation for the many contributions of our senior community. Please note the event has moved from its usual Wednesday to Thursday this year—but it’s still the same great night you know and love!

Event Highlights:
Boxed Dinner: Complimentary for seniors aged 50 and older
Live Entertainment: Featuring the soulful sounds of Motor City Soul
Outdoor Games & Hustle Demonstration (including Boots on the Ground)
Vendor Area: Explore local goods and services for Southfield seniors

A big thank you to SMART and Vibe Credit Union for their generous support of this event.

Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for an evening of music, fun, and community! For more information, please contact Senior Services at (248) 796-4650. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM and Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM.

Paddle in the Park informational graphic featuring a picture of an empty pickleball court at Miller Park
🎾 Try Pickleball—For Free!
Ever wonder what all the pickleball buzz is about? Now’s your chance to give it a go at Paddle in the Park—a fun, free evening at the Miller Park Pickleball Courts (18401 Webster Ave).

✅ Thursday, August 28 from 5–7 PM
✅ All ages & skill levels welcome
✅ Loaner paddles & equipment available
✅ No registration required (but sign-up is available)

Bring a friend or come solo—just show up and play! 🏓
informational graphic with details about the Southfield Day at the Oak Park Pool program
Cool Off at Southfield Days at the Oak Park Pool!

Looking for a way to beat the heat? Make a splash with us this summer at our exclusive Southfield Days at the Oak Park Pool—a special opportunity just for Southfield residents to relax, swim, and soak up some summer fun!

Two Dates Remaining for summer 2025!:
Saturday, August 9
Sunday, August 17

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Oak Park Pool, 14300 Oak Park Blvd. (between Greenfield and Coolidge)
Features: Zero-depth entry & splash zone for kids
Free Admission for Southfield Residents! (Bring your ID)
Free refreshments and other surprises!

So grab your swimsuit, towel, and your friends to escape the heat and dive into a cool evening of community fun!

A huge thank you to our amazing neighbors at the City of Oak Park for making these refreshing evenings possible!
Informational graphic featuring the 2025 schedule for Recreation on the Move
Bringing the fun to a park near you!

Recreation on the Move is a free drop-in program for children ages 5–13 that brings games, crafts, and nature activities right to your neighborhood park. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 24 through August 14, as we visit parks throughout Southfield from 4:00–6:00 pm.

Each visit includes a variety of fun and engaging activities:

🏃 Sports equipment for games like soccer, frisbee, and parachute play

🎨 Hands-on crafts such as rock painting, beaded trees, and geode cracking

🐞 Nature-based activities like bug catching, spider spotting, and guided walks through Bauervic Woods

This program is a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors and participate in summer fun—no registration required!

For program updates or weather-related changes, call us at (248) 796-4620 or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Bright yellow sun graphic with Hello Summer overlaid

The Summer 2025 edition of The Southfield Scribe is here!

Discover upcoming programs, special events, new classes, day trips, and more—designed just for our 50+ community. Click the link below to explore the newsletter, then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 to learn more or register.

The Southfield Scribe July - September 2025
informational graphic with the August 2025 Park Adventures schedule featuring a picture of a past group walking at Berberian Woods Nature Preserve
Looking for a fun, refreshing way to enjoy nature? Join us for Park Adventure Walks, a weekly stroll through nature led by Cathy!
Enjoy light exercise, discover local plants and wildlife, and soak up the fresh air with a friendly group of nature lovers. You never know what you’ll spot along the trail!
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, August 7 Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd. (meet at the Parks & Recreation Bldg)

Thursday, August 14 Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Thursday, August 21 Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Thursday, August 28 Inglenook Park 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
graphic featuring 3 pictures of a kids playing basketball at Beech Woods Recreation Center
Southfield Basketball Camp helps young athletes build their skills through daily drills focused on ball-handling, shooting off the dribble, passing, and more. Campers will also explore the mental side of the game, while developing leadership and sportsmanship. Plus, they’ll put their skills to the test in exciting 5-on-5 games!

Presented in partnership with the Reggie McKenzie Foundation, this camp is led by coordinators Glynn Blackwell, Chico Hamilton, and Alexus Williams.

Five weekly sessions will be held from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Beech Woods Recreation Center.
Camp Tuition:
• $140/week for Southfield residents (ages 7–17)
• $160/week for non-resident children

Register in person only at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk or Beech Woods Recreation Center, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more information, please call Beech Woods Recreation Center at (248) 796-4670.

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.