Parks & Recreation

photo of a snow-covered trail leading to a bridge at Berberian Woods Nature Preserve with the 3 remaining January walk locations over it
Put on your comfy shoes, grab a water bottle, and don't forget to dress for the weather.
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!

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.
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🌕 Are you ready to explore Civic Center Park under the glow of a Full Moon? 🌙
Join us Monday, January 13 at 5:15 PM night for a free, 45-minute-to-one-hour guided walk.
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.
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🦗 Grasshopper Basketball at the Beech Woods Recreation Center
Over six weeks, your little athlete (ages 4-6) will learn passing, shooting, defense, and dribbling through fun stations, drills, and live play—all in a supportive and smile-filled environment!
Begins Saturday, January 18 at 9 AM
$50/Southfield resident (non-residents $65)
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🏀 Youth Basketball Clinic (Ages 7-10):
Perfect for beginners or those refining their skills! This clinic focuses on strategies, skill-building, and fostering a love for the game.
Begins Saturday, January 18 at 10 AM
$50/Southfield resident (non-residents $65)
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🏀 Basketball Skills & Drills (Ages 7-11):
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)
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Calling all parents with kiddos ages 2-11! Join us for Super Saturday on January 18 from 10 AM - 12 PM at the Parks & Recreation Building.

❄️ This month's lineup:
✨ Create your own snow globe
🎯 Play awesome games
☕ Dive into our hot chocolate bar

$10/Resident Child; $15/Non-Resident Child
👩‍👧‍👦 Parents: Feel free to stay or drop your kiddos off (child must be potty-trained to stay without a guardian) for some creative, cozy fun!

Register by Thursday, January 16 (end of day) to secure your spot!
Call (248) 796-4620 to register or use the Register Today button on this page to register online.
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🎬 Midmorning Movies
Join us for a monthly movie series presented by Senior Services, at the Southfield Pavilion (26000 Evergreen Road). These free events are the perfect way to kick off your day with a great film and good company! 🎥
This month’s feature is the 2011 period drama The Help, showing on Wednesday, January 15 at 10:30 AM.
No need to register—just come on by, grab a seat, and enjoy the show!
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Discover Winter Fun with the Parks & Recreation Winter 2025 Activities Guide

Time to start filling those 2025 planners!
The Winter 2025 Southfield Parks & Recreation Activities Guide is here!

❄️ Get ready for an amazing season packed with exciting programs and events, including:
🎭 Black History Month Programs
💃👗 The Daddy-Daughter Dance
🏀 Winter Youth Basketball Leagues
...and so much more!

Don’t miss out – plan your winter adventures with us and make 2025 your best year yet! ❄️

Winter 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide
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The Southfield Scribe January - March 2025 Senior Newsletter

The January - March 2025 edition of The Southfield Scribe senior newsletter is here!
Explore the newsletter by clicking the link below and then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 for more details or to register.

The Southfield Scribe January-March 2025
Picture of a person's legs as they ice skate with information about Weekday Open Skate times and fees.
Looking for a fun way to stay active during your lunch break? ⛸️
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.
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🏒 Join us for Sticks & Pucks during the week!
Practice your skating, puck handling, and shooting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30 - 11:50 AM.
Open to ages 18+ (helmets required), admission is $8 per person.
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
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⛸️ Get ready to hit the ice because Open Skate is back at the Southfield Sports Arena!

For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640. See you on the ice! ❄️
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🏒 It’s time for Sticks & Pucks at Southfield Sports Arena!
Hockey players ages 18+ 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.
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Opportunities Available for
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.