Parks & Recreation

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Let’s celebrate Southfield’s amazing seniors at Senior Appreciation Night!

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and appreciation at Senior Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 21, starting at 6:00 PM on the Southfield Municipal Campus front lawn.

Hosted by the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department, Southfield Human Services, and the Commission on Senior Adults (COSA), this annual evening is our way of showing appreciation for the many contributions of our senior community. Please note the event has moved from its usual Wednesday to Thursday this year—but it’s still the same great night you know and love!

Event Highlights:
Boxed Dinner: Complimentary for seniors aged 50 and older
Live Entertainment: Featuring the soulful sounds of Motor City Soul
Outdoor Games & Hustle Demonstration (including Boots on the Ground)
Vendor Area: Explore local goods and services for Southfield seniors

A big thank you to SMART and Vibe Credit Union for their generous support of this event.

Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for an evening of music, fun, and community! For more information, please contact Senior Services at (248) 796-4650. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM and Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM.

cover of the Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide with 3 smiling golfers beside their carts

The Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide is coming soon!

This season, you’ll notice a fresh new look—our guide is more compact, making it easier than ever to flip through and find what you’re looking for.
Inside you’ll still find plenty of your seasonal favorites plus exciting new additions, including:
• Expanded Open Skate times at the Southfield Sports Arena
• More family and teen programs
• New and expanded art offerings
• And much more!
To fit it all in, program listings are shorter—but don’t worry, the full details are always available online or by phone. And if you ever need help, just give us a call—we’re happy to guide you!
Watch your mailbox—the Fall 2025 Activities Guide will be arriving soon!

Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide
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🎾 Try Pickleball—For Free!
Ever wonder what all the pickleball buzz is about? Now’s your chance to give it a go at Paddle in the Park—a fun, free evening at the Miller Park Pickleball Courts (18401 Webster Ave).

✅ Thursday, August 28 from 5–7 PM
✅ All ages & skill levels welcome
✅ Loaner paddles & equipment available
✅ No registration required (but sign-up is available)

Bring a friend or come solo—just show up and play! 🏓
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Across the Ages Game Day – Grandparents' Day Celebration!
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with an afternoon of fun, laughter, and quality time at Across the Ages Game Day! Bring the grandkids and enjoy a wide variety of games and activities made for all ages.
From board games, yard games, card games, Bingo, and Scattergories to a DJ spinning music and leading the Hustle, there’s truly a game for everyone!
Whether you're dancing, playing, or just enjoying time together, this is the perfect way to celebrate across generations.
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 2:30 – 5 PM
Front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus
$5 for Southfield residents | $7 for non-residents

Register today by calling (248) 796-4620 or using the Register Online Today! button below.
informational graphic with the August 2025 Park Adventures schedule featuring a picture of a past group walking at Berberian Woods Nature Preserve
Looking for a fun, refreshing way to enjoy nature? Join us for Park Adventure Walks, a weekly stroll through nature led by Cathy!
Enjoy light exercise, discover local plants and wildlife, and soak up the fresh air with a friendly group of nature lovers. You never know what you’ll spot along the trail!
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, August 7 Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd. (meet at the Parks & Recreation Bldg)

Thursday, August 14 Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Thursday, August 21 Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Thursday, August 28 Inglenook Park 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
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One Last Summer in the City Concert of the Year! 🎶

Don’t miss the final Summer in the City concert of the season featuring Alise King on Friday, September 12 from 6:30–8:30 PM on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus.

Originally planned for July, this free outdoor concert was rescheduled due to weather—but Alise is bringing the same powerhouse vocals and high-energy show to close out the summer in style!

Food Trucks On Site:
Hero or Villain
Egg Roll Diva
Mookey’s Beans & Greens

Friday, September 12
6:30–8:30 PM
Southfield Municipal Campus, Front Lawn
Free Admission

Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the last Summer in the City concert of the year!
picture of a hand holding a Park Passport at Inglenook Park

🌳 How many parks can YOU explore this summer?

Join our Park Passport challenge and celebrate summer one selfie at a time!

Pick up a Park Passport filled with games, fun facts about Southfield parks, and space to track your adventures.

✅ Grab yours at any Recreation on the Move event or at the Parks & Recreation Building
✅ Submit your completed Passport Info Sheet (linked below)
✅ Visit Southfield parks and snap a photo of yourself at each one
✅ Email your park photos to myparks@cityofsouthfield.com for a chance to win cool summer swag!

Adventure awaits in every park—how many will YOU discover?

Park Passport Participant Form (Fillable pdf)
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The Summer 2025 edition of The Southfield Scribe is here!

Discover upcoming programs, special events, new classes, day trips, and more—designed just for our 50+ community. Click the link below to explore the newsletter, then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 to learn more or register.

The Southfield Scribe July - September 2025

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.