Senior Activities | City of Southfield

photo of the Beech Woods Recreation Center main entrance with closure notice information

🔧 Beech Woods Recreation Center Gym Closure Continues 🔧

Due to ongoing roof repairs, the Beech Woods Recreation Center gym will remain closed from 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday - Friday, until further notice.

Canceled activities during this time:
❌ 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!

informational graphic with pictures from past Senior Vendor Fairs with this year's details

The Senior Vendor Fair is back!

Come explore the Southfield Pavilion on Friday, March 7 to learn more about the many services and opportunities available to seniors in the area.

The Senior Vendor Fair will feature informational vendors and snacks. Visitors can leisurely stroll through the aisles where information from home health care services, city departments, insurance providers, senior housing facilities and more will be available. Stop at the booths and talk one-on-one with representatives to learn more or get answers to your questions.

There is no charge to visit the Senior Vendor Fair, and complimentary snacks will be provided. Join us inside the Pavilion from 10 am until Noon.
Contact Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 for more information.

a group of people walking in the snow in the woods — 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.

informational graphic featuring photos of Senior Drop In participants playing pickleball, mah jong, bounce volleyball and card games — 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:
- Cornhole: Mondays & Fridays
- 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!

winter themed graphic with pictures of ice skating, marshmallow roasting and horse-drawn carriage rides at past Winter Fest events — Embrace the Chill at Southfield’s Winter Fest!
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!

Informational graphic with pictures of 4 empty picnic shelters along with name cost and other information — Picnic shelter reservations will begin at 9 am on Monday, March 3 at the Parks & Recreation Information Window. Southfield residents wishing to rent one of the 4 available shelters at Beech Woods, Civic Center and Pebble Creek parks are asked to please bring their ID showing their Southfield residence, payment (cash or credit only), at least 2 back-up dates for their get together and their patience. Doors to the Southfield Pavilion will open at 8 am and rentals will begin at 9 am.

Please note:
• Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and must be made in person by a City of Southfield adult resident or a Business Leisure Card holder. One permit, per person, per day.

Please call (248) 796-4620 for more information.

Graphic with details on the Feb 26 50+ Speaker Series program discussing Hope After Loss with Julie Capra of Hospice of MI — 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.

TOSS Passes — Call Senior Services at (248) 796-4654 for more details.
Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm

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 the cover of the 2025 winter activities guide featuring a child ice skating with a skate helper

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

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.