Senior Activities

Map graphic of Beech Woods Park entrance roads with construction closures marked

🚧 Beech Woods Construction Alert 🚧

As part of the Beech Woods Park Improvement Project, access to entrance and exit roads will be temporarily affected:
🔹 April 15–21: Exit road from the Beech Woods complex to Beech Road closed
🔹 April 22–May 1: Entrance from Beech Road to Driving Range parking lot closed
🔹 May 2–15: Exit road from the park to Beech Road closed again
🚜 When equipment is not present, roads will be gravel and driveable.
Thank you for your patience!

picture of a smiling group of people at Freeway Park after a Park Adventure
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, April 10 Canceled due to weather forecast

Thursday, April 17 Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Thursday, April 24 Burgh Historical Park, 26060 Berg Rd.
colorful informational graphic with pictures of families and kids enjoying ice skating at the Southfield Sports Arena
Lace up your skates, or rent a pair of ours, and join us on the ice for these special Spring Open Skate sessions!

Tuesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 17
1:30-3:20 pm
$4/Southfield resident; $5/Non-resident
Skate Rental is $3 per pair.
Call the Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640 for more details.
Picture of the cover the Summer 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide featuring the Touch-a-Truck event

☀️ Summer fun is on the horizon! ☀️

The Summer Parks & Recreation Activities Guide arrives in mailboxes this week, packed with exciting opportunities for all ages:

✨ Family events like Touch-a-Truck, Bike Safety Night & more
✨ Summer Camps for kids
✨ Golf & driving range programs
✨ Senior classes & events

Registration is now open! Click the Register Online Today button below.

Summer 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide
Informational graphic with details on Secretary of State's Mobile Office visit to the Southfield Pavilion on April 16
Skip the branch office lines! The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office is returning to the Southfield Pavilion on Wednesday, April 16, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Get quick, convenient access to essential services including:
• Driver's license and state ID renewals
• Title transfers
• Disability parking placard applications and renewals
• And more
Reserve your spot by calling the Senior Services office at (248) 796-4650.
Informational graphic with details on Senior Drop-in Membership at Southfield Parks & Recreation
Senior Services Drop-In Programs offer a variety of activities at an affordable price. You can register once—either in person, over the phone, or online—and enjoy a year of fun with friends!

For just $10 per year for Southfield residents and $15 per year for non-residents, you can participate in as many or as few activities as you like. These activities are held at both the Parks & Recreation Building and the Beech Woods Recreation Center throughout the week.

At the Parks & Recreation Building, you can join the following drop-in activities from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM:
- Bingo: Tuesdays (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, $0.25 per card)
- Sky Jo: Tuesdays
- Bid Whist: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Bridge: Wednesdays
- Mahjong: Wednesdays

At Beech Woods Recreation Center, the following activities are offered from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM:
- Bounce Volleyball: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Indoor Pickleball: Tuesdays
- Indoor Tennis: Thursdays and Fridays

Come and join the fun!
Graphic with details on the April 16 50+ Speaker Series program with Christensen Law
Join us for the 50+ Speaker Series, a free lecture series every Wednesday at 9 am inside the Southfield Pavilion.
Discover valuable insights on financial planning, medical topics, and volunteer opportunities, all tailored for those 50 and above.

For more information, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
Informational graphic with a picture of the Earth and details of the Earth Day Fun! program
Get ready to have fun while you learn about Earth Day and how you can celebrate it every day in Southfield. We've got plenty of exciting activities in store, such as crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt! And what better place to celebrate nature than at the Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve? You can even create a birdhouse for your feathered friends to enjoy.
Earth Day Fun! is a free program suitable for all ages taking place on Tuesday, April 22 at the Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve from 4-6 pm. Come dressed for the weather and ready to have fun! To find out more about Earth Day Fun!, call Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620.

The Senior Services office remains closed to the public but you can register for Senior Services programs at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk Window inside the Southfield Pavilion, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Customers coming to the Southfield Parks & Recreation Information Desk are asked to enter the Southfield Pavilion from the plaza deck (east) entrance or the north Pavilion entrance to access the Information Desk Window. 

If you have any questions please call the Information Desk at (248) 796-4620.

Parks & Recreation Information Desk Window

Staying Active With Parks & Recreation

The City of Southfield offers a variety of programs for seniors that will help you stay active. Programs are offered at many sites throughout the city and include bounce volleyball, tennis, softball, chair exercise, golf, tai chi, water exercise, and line dancing. Programs are open to all residents (and non-residents) age 50 and over unless otherwise noted. 

For more information on specific classes, please call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.