Parks & Recreation

Southfield Family Funfest flyer features a large photo of children navigating a high ropes course, with smaller photos of a climbing wall and waterslide. Text reads: "Family Funfest. Saturday, August 8, 12-3 p.m., Municipal Campus Front Lawn, 26000 Evergreen Road." The free event features more than 12 attractions, including a climbing wall, high ropes course, new zip line, waterslide, foam party, VR Laser Tag, bounce houses, DJ, crafts and food trucks with refreshments available for purchase.
Get ready to Climb. Jump. Splash. Play! Join Southfield Parks & Recreation for the inaugural Southfield Family Funfest, a free afternoon packed with adventure, excitement and family fun. From climbing and zip lining to waterslides and foam, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Event Highlights
Enjoy more than 12 FREE attractions, including:
• Zip Line
• High Ropes Course
• Climbing Wall
• Waterslide (bring your swimsuit and towel!)
• Foam Party (bring your swimsuit and towel!)
• VR Laser Tag
• Bounce Houses
• Mini Golf
• Free Throw Mobile Trailer
• The Pose Experience Mobile Selfie Boutique
• Crafts
• Live DJ
• Food trucks will also be on site with refreshments available for purchase.

Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 12-3 p.m.
Location: Municipal Campus Front Lawn
26000 Evergreen Road

FREE! Admission and all attractions are free to enjoy.
Flyer for the Barnyard Buddies Bash taking place on Wednesday, August 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Inglenook Park (20901 West 12 Mile Road). Program will feature a petting zoo, face painters, inflatable games and crafts. Free admission. Food vendors will be on site. Contact Anessa at 248-796-4608 for more details.
Round up the family and join us for a fun-filled evening at Barnyard Buddies Bash on Tuesday, August 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Inglenook Park! This free community event is designed for all ages and features hands-on activities, friendly farm animals, games, crafts, and more.

Enjoy an Evening of Barnyard Fun
There's something for everyone to enjoy, including:
• Petting zoo featuring friendly farm animals
• Face painting
• Blow-up games
• Yard games
• Animal-themed arts and crafts

Feeling hungry? Local food trucks will be on-site with food and sweet treats available for purchase throughout the evening.

Whether you're meeting a new furry friend, creating an animal-inspired craft, or enjoying games with family and friends, Barnyard Buddies Bash is a great way to make lasting summer memories.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 19
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Inglenook Park
Admission: FREE
Ages: All ages welcome

Gather your family and friends and join us for an evening of animals, activities, and community fun. We look forward to seeing you at Inglenook Park!
Flyer for Senior 50+ Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road. A photo of three smiling attendees enjoying a previous event appears beneath the title. The flyer highlights live music by UnCommon Experience, games and contests, a stilt walker, fire breather, fresh-off-the-grill hamburgers and hot dogs, community vendors, and reminds guests to bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. The event is free. Sponsored by SMART and Aetna.
Senior 50+ Appreciation Night Returns August 20

Celebrate summer with an evening of music, fun and friendship at the annual Senior 50+ Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 p.m. on the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.

Presented by the City of Southfield Parks & Recreation Department and the Commission on Senior Adults (COSA), this free celebration for adults ages 50 and older features live music by UnCommon Experience, a games tent and contests, community vendors, exciting strolling entertainment including a stilt walker and fire breather, and fresh-off-the-grill hamburgers and hot dogs.

Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, as seating is limited.

The event is sponsored by SMART and Aetna.

For more information, call Southfield Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
Graphic titled “Park Adventures – August” featuring a group walking along the trail at Berberian Woods Nature Preserve. The graphic lists five guided walks scheduled for August at 9 AM. August 6: Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve; August 13: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve; August 20: Inglenook Park; August 27: Berberian Woods Nature Preserve.
Park Adventures – August Walk Series
Get outside and explore Southfield with our August Park Adventures series! These guided morning walks are a great way to enjoy local parks, discover hidden gems, and connect with the community. Walks begin at 9 AM and are open to all.

We encourage participants to register in advance. Registration is free, helps us plan for attendance, and allows us to notify you of any weather-related cancellations or program updates. You can call Nicole at (248) 796-4667 or use the Register online Today button. Just search Park Adventures.

August Schedule:
• August 6 - Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield
• August 13 - Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
• August 20 - Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
• August 27 - Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Cover of the July–September 2026 Southfield Scribe newsletter featuring four smiling Southfield Senior Services staff members dressed in cruise-themed attire beneath a blue and gold balloon arch. The cover headline reads, "Cruisin' Into Summer: Friendship, Fun & New Adventures Await."

Cruisin' Into Summer with The Southfield Scribe Senior Newsletter

Discover what’s new this season with the July-September edition of The Southfield Scribe!
Explore programs, events, trips, and activities designed to keep you active, connected, and inspired this season.

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 2026
Cover of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide featuring children playing at an outdoor event, families participating in activities, and highlights of summer camps, events, fitness, and 50+ programs.

Your guide to summer fun in Southfield is here!

Explore camps, special events, fitness classes, and programs for all ages—from kids to active older adults. Whether you're looking to try something new, stay active, or enjoy time in the parks, there’s something for everyone this season.

Browse the guide via the link below and start planning your summer!

Spring/Summer 2026 Parks & Recreation Activity Guide

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.