Parks & Recreation

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🔧 Beech Woods Recreation Center Gym Closure Extended 🔧

Due to ongoing roof repairs, the Beech Woods Recreation Center gym will remain closed from 9 AM – 5 PM, February 18 - 21.

Canceled activities for the week:
❌ Senior Drop-in Programs
❌ Adult Open Gym
❌ Youth Open Gym

➡️ The main office & Wellness Center remain open as scheduled.

We appreciate your continued patience as we complete these necessary repairs—thank you!

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The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®
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, Daniel Baxter, 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.
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Black History Matinee: Shirley
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.
Picture of a mostly ice-covered Carpenter Lake from the fishing platform

⚠️ Please stay off the ice at Carpenter Lake. The ice is unsafe and poses a serious risk to anyone venturing onto it.
Even if the ice looks solid, appearances are deceiving. According to ice safety experts, ice needs to be at least 4 inches thick to support a person's weight, and thickness can vary dramatically within just a few feet. The recent temperature fluctuations have made ice conditions particularly treacherous.
No photo, no shortcut across the lake, and no winter activity is worth risking your life. Stay safe, stay on the marked trails, and enjoy our beautiful preserve from solid ground.

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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!
Note: we do not walk if the temperature is forecast below 20°. ❄️

Thursday, Feb 20 Bedford Woods Park, Webster Ave., west of Pierce

Thursday, Feb 27 Art Walk to the Red Pole Park, Meet at the Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

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Turn Your Summer into an Adventure—Work with Southfield Parks & Recreation!
Opportunities Available for:
Seasonal (up to 40 hours a week) and
Part-Time (30 hours a week or less)
Workers 18 Years and Older

Stop by the Southfield Pavilion and talk with us on the following days:
Tuesday, March 4 10 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday, March 5 1 - 3 PM
Thursday, March 6 5 - 7 PM
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During the winter months, park paths in Southfield are not cleared due to the difficulty of keeping up with sudden weather changes. Additionally, some snow and ice removal methods can be disruptive to the natural environment, potentially harming plants and wildlife. By leaving paths as they are, we help preserve the park’s ecosystem.
However, our Park Services crew clears paved paths at Civic Center & Freeway parks as weather allows, and at Miller & Simms parks after 1.5+ inches of snow. Trails at Inglenook, Bedford Woods, Bauervic Woods, Berberian Woods/Valley Woods, and Carpenter Lake are not plowed.
We encourage visitors to come enjoy nature but stay safe. Use caution, when exploring and consider bringing hiking poles or a walking stick with you if you have them.

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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 and older only (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 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.
We are hiring announcement with pictures of various staff members and activities
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.