Parks & Recreation | City of Southfield

Fall 2026 Southfield Parks & Recreation Activities Guide cover featuring photos of youth basketball players and coaches during games and practices. The cover reads, “Parks & Recreation Southfield: Learn. Play. Grow. This Fall.”

Fall Into Something Fun with Southfield Parks & Recreation!

The Fall 2026 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide is now available online!

There’s plenty to discover this season, with programs, classes and special events for all ages and interests. Find youth and adult sports, fitness and dance classes, arts and enrichment programs, ice skating, golf, activities for ages 50+, family fun and seasonal special events throughout the fall.

Whether you’re ready to learn something new, get active, spend time with family and friends, or simply have some fun, there’s a place for you this fall with Southfield Parks & Recreation.

Explore the Fall 2026 Activities Guide and start planning your season today!

Printed copies are currently at the printer and will be mailed to Southfield residents soon.

Questions? Call Southfield Parks & Recreation at (248) 796-4620.

Explore the Fall 2026 Activities Guide

Paw-ty in the Park Returns September 20

Grab the leash and bring your pup to the Dog Park at Lahser Woods on Sunday, September 20, from 2–4 PM for an afternoon of dog-friendly fun!

Enjoy interactive activities, vendors, photo opportunities, a paw-print keepsake craft, giveaways, the Dog Trick Contest and more.

This event is free and open to the public.

Get Paw-ty details & dog entry requirements → The Dog Park at Lahser Woods

NEW THIS FALL!

Little Kickers Soccer

Have a little one ready to kick off some fun? Our new Little Kickers program introduces ages 3–4 to basic soccer skills, teamwork and confidence through fun drills and activities.

Sundays, Sept. 13–Oct. 11 at Civic Center Park

Learn more about Little Kickers on the Current Events page.

Graphic promoting the Fall 2026 Adult Coed Sand Volleyball League for ages 18+. Games are Fridays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16, from 6:15-8 PM at Civic Center Park. Fee is $150 per team. Registration deadline is Sept. 4.

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Adult Sand Volleyball League

Registration closes September 4 for our fall Adult Coed Sand Volleyball League! Grab your team and spend Friday nights competing on the sand at Civic Center Park.

League play begins September 11 and is open to ages 18+.

Get league details & registration information → Current Events

SENIOR 50+ SPOTLIGHT

Move, Smile & Thrive!

Looking for a fun way to get moving and try something new? Thrive & Shine Fitness Demo Day gives adults 50+ a chance to sample different ways to stay active in one morning.

Join us Saturday, September 12 for demonstrations of 5-Point-0 Dance Fusion, Tai Chi and Chair Exercise.

Find more details & registration information → Senior Activities

Flyer promoting Thrive & Shine, a senior fitness demo day on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Municipal Campus Front Lawn. The event features senior-friendly Zumba, yoga and chair exercise classes. Registration is required by September 10. Cost is $5 for residents and $6.50 for non-residents. Photos show older adults enjoying walking and fitness activities.

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.