The Southfield Parks & Recreation Department will host Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18 from 12-2 pm at the Civic Center Park playground and Picnic Shelter #1, 26000 Evergreen Road. 

Kids to Parks Day will feature games, nature hikes, a scavenger hunt, kickball game, crafts and more! Activities are suitable for children ages 5-13 years old. Bloom Pediatrics will be on site with fun activities and healthy snacks. There is no charge or need to register for Kids to Parks Day. A parent or guardian must be present with each child during the event. 

This year marks the 14th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day, an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country. Organized by National Park Trust, the mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. While discovering and exploring our parks, kids learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, STEM, and the history of our country and its amazing national treasures – because kids need parks and parks need kids!

Kids to Parks Day is always hosted on the third Saturday of May and encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National Park Trust works with cities and towns, teachers, families, park and public lands officials, and numerous sponsors and partners to make these events possible. Together we can protect and preserve our nation’s parks and public lands, so please join us.

For more information, call Southfield Parks and Recreation at (248) 796-4620 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.