Parks & Recreation

Pictures of the boulder garden, small shelter, new parking lot and restroom building

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve & The Boulder Garden are OPEN!

Exciting News! After some fantastic renovations, the Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is ready for you to explore again! Here's what we've added:

Expanded & improved parking lot
Year-round restroom facility
Small shelter for shade & nature programming

Come visit and see the improvements for yourself!

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Recreation on the Move will be at Bedford Woods Park on Tuesday, July 23 with kite fun for ages 5 - 13.
Bedford Woods Park is located the end of Webster Ave, west of Pierce
Come join in the fun from 4 - 6 pm!! There is no charge, and you can stay as little or as long as you want.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
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Recreation on the Move will be at Civic Center Park on Thursday, July 25 with lawn games for ages 5 – 13 to play with each other or with their parents.
Civic Center Park is located 26000 Evergreen Road. Recreation on the Move will be in the back of the park at Picnic Shelter #1, next to the playground.
Come join in the fun from 4 - 6 pm!! There is no charge, and you can stay as little or as long as you want.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
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Summer in the City, free outdoor concert series
2024 season kicks off on June 28!
Enjoy a beautiful summer evening with great music, food trucks and more on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus.
There is no admission fee however refreshments will be available for purchase. The concert will begin at 7 pm. Please call (248) 796-4620 for more information.
Colorful background featuring a picture of the July 23 performer, Angela Davis
Detroit Neo-Soul artist Angela Davis will close out July at the Gazebo Concert series on Tuesday, July 23! Angela is a R&B vocalist and songwriter who has made quite a name for herself in the Detroit music scene!

The music starts at 7 pm at the Burgh Historical Park (NE corner of Civic Center Drive and Berg Roads).

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinner, and snacks, and enjoy a soulful night under the stars!

Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
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The City of Southfield and City of Oak Park have entered into an intergovernmental agreement that will allow Southfield residents to use the Oak Park Pool throughout the summer at Resident rates. You must show your ID at registration to receive the Resident rate. Payment for Oak Park Pool programs is by cash only.

The Oak Park Pool is located at 14300 Oak Park Blvd. (between Greenfield and Coolidge) and features zero depth entry and a splash zone for the kids to enjoy. Call them at (248) 691-7555 for more details on any of the programs mentioned below.

2024 Swim Season
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:00-7:00 pm

Friday 1:00-8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm

Open Swim Daily Rates
Resident rates apply to residents of Oak Park, Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Southfield. You must show your ID at registration to receive Resident rate.
Payment for Oak Park Pool programs is by cash only.

• Ages 3 and Under FREE

• Ages 4-54 $4 per day

• Ages 55 & Up $3 per day
Blue graphic with details on the July 21 Southfield Day at the Oak Park Pool
Southfield Days at the Oak Park Pool are special times set aside for Southfield residents to enjoy time at the pool together. Southfield Days feature free admission for Southfield residents (you must show ID) along fun activities and free refreshments for the first 40 residents at each Southfield Day.

2024 Southfield Days at the Oak Park Pool

JULY
• Sunday, July 21 6:30-8:30 pm

AUGUST
• Sunday, August 3 6:30-8:30 pm
• Saturday, August 4 6:30-8:30 pm
Senior Appreciation Night Wed, August 21 in the Southfield Pavilion

The Southfield Scribe July - September 2024 Senior Newsletter

The July-September 2024 edition of The Southfield Scribe senior newsletter is here!
This edition features details on Senior Appreciation Night and so much more!
An overnight casino trip is scheduled for September. This trip will fill quickly so please register soon if you want to join in the fun!
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 July - September 2024
We are Hiring positions for summer and beyond graphic with smiling employees
Opportunities Available for
Seasonal (up to 40 hours a week) and
Part-Time (30 hours a week or less)
Workers 18 Years and Older
Summer 2024 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide Cover features summer camp kids playing with a colorful parachute outside

Summer 2024 Parks & Recreation Activities Guides Are in the Mail!

Summer fun is on the way with the newest edition of Parks & Recreation Activities Guide! Information on Summer Day Camps for the kids, all our free outdoor concert series, and fun, new programs are included. Keep an eye out for the guide in your mailbox!

There have been changes to programs since the guide was sent to print.
The CPR and AED Training (page 33) scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 has been moved to Tuesday, July 23 at the same time and location.

Registration can be done online for many programs, just click the “Register Online Today” button. If you have any questions, please call the Parks & Recreation Information Desk at (248) 796-4620 or the Beech Woods Recreation Center Desk at (248) 796-4670 (M-F, 9am-5pm).

Summer 2024 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide

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.