Senior Activities

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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, June 5 Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield Rd.

Thursday, June 12 Art Walk to Red Pole Park, Begins at the Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Thursday, June 26 Civic Center Park Nature Trails 26000 Evergreen Rd., meet by Picnic Shelter #1
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🎤 Senior Karaoke Night 🎶
Friday, June 6 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Building – 26000 Evergreen Rd
$10 Southfield residents | $15 non-residents

Warm up those vocal cords! Whether you’re a karaoke pro or just in it for the fun, join us for a lively night of music, pizza, and great company. Belt out your favorite tunes, sing along with friends, or cheer from the crowd—everyone’s welcome!

Purchase tickets at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk (26000 Evergreen Road) or call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM | Friday, 9 AM–2 PM
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Juneteenth Jubilee
Saturday, June 14 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Southfield Municipal Campus front lawn, 26000 Evergreen Rd.
Free Admission

Celebrate the significance of Juneteenth with an evening of live entertainment, music, dancing, and family fun!

5:00–7:00 PM - Watch history come to life as reenactors from the Southfield Historical Society portray influential African Americans such as Phyllis Wheatley, Opal Lee, Billie Holiday, and Sojourner Truth. Kids can also enjoy games and activities with Recreation on the Move during this time.
7:00–9:00 PM - Get ready to groove with the Detroit RSVP AllStars as they take the stage!

Admission is free, and all activities are included. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from on-site food trucks.
For more information, please call the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620.
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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.
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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:
- 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!
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The latest 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 April-June 2025
Picture of the cover the Summer 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide featuring the Touch-a-Truck event

☀️ Summer fun is on the horizon! ☀️

The Summer Parks & Recreation Activities Guide arrives in mailboxes this week, packed with exciting opportunities for all ages:

✨ Family events like Touch-a-Truck, Bike Safety Night & more
✨ Summer Camps for kids
✨ Golf & driving range programs
✨ Senior classes & events

Registration is now open! Click the Register Online Today button below.

Summer 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.