Join us at Beech Woods Recreation Center for Youth Open Gym, Monday through Friday from 3:30–5:30 pm.
Daily Fee: $3 (Southfield residents), $5 (non-residents).
All participants must register for the 2024/25 season during their first visit, with a parent or guardian present for sign-in every visit. Limited to 45 participants per day. Call (248) 796-4670 for more details.
Why fight winter when you can celebrate it? Join the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department for Winter Fest on Sunday, March 9, at the Southfield Sports Arena! This family-friendly event is packed with winter fun, both indoors and outdoors.
❄️ Enjoy activities for all ages, including:
• Ice skating (limited skate helpers & rentals available)
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Rock climbing wall
• Marshmallow roasting
• Nature crafts & snowshoeing (weather permitting) with Oakland County Parks Naturalists
• Community resources & giveaways from the Southfield Police Department & Southfield Public Library
📍 Location: Southfield Sports Arena, 26000 Evergreen Road
💲 Admission: $4 for Southfield residents / $5 for non-residents
📞 Pre-register today! Call 248-796-4620 for details.
Don’t miss out on this winter wonderland experience—bundle up and bring the whole family!
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640. See you on the ice! ❄️
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.
Volunteer Information
(to satisfy Community Service requirement)
Volunteer at a Special Event
The success the Parks & Recreation Department enjoys with its special events is due in no small part to the generous help of our volunteers. From helping in behind-the-scenes ways such as with set up or clean up, to helping throughout the event in situations such as running a game area or helping with the children’s arts and crafts area, volunteers are an essential part of our programs. Please email Cathy Fresia, cfresia@cityofsouthfield.com or call her at (248) 796-4603 if you are willing to volunteer at a Parks & Recreation Department special event. Community service will be documented for any credit needed.
Volunteer to Help with Senior or Therapeutic Recreation Programs
The City of Southfield has specific volunteer opportunities available relating to seniors and/or therapeutic recreation (recreation programs designed for those individuals with disabilities). Opportunities to work directly with these groups within programs such as bounce volleyball, wheelchair basketball, golf, tennis, etc. are available by contacting Cathy Fresia cfresia@cityofsouthfield.com at (248) 796-4603. Contact hours will be recorded for those needing documentation for school.
