Parks & Recreation

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New Gymnastics Session Starts Next Week — Don’t Miss Out
It’s time to jump, tumble, and roll into a new season of Children’s Gymnastics at Southfield Parks & Recreation!
Instructed by our partners Tumble Bunnies, Inc. these fun and energetic classes are perfect for kids ages 1½–7, helping them build balance, coordination, flexibility, and confidence through movement and play.
Whether your little one is just starting or ready to show off their new skills, this program is the perfect way to keep them active and smiling.
Register now before spots fill up — call (248) 796-4620 or use the Register Online Today! Button below to sign up.
informational graphic for the Resin Pressed Flower Bookmark workshop on November 6
Create Something Beautiful with Wild Daisy Creative!
Join us on Thursday, November 6 from 12–2 PM at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building (26000 Evergreen Rd) to craft your own resin and pressed flower bookmark or page holder!
Choose from dried rose petals, book pages, shimmering foils, and colorful tassels to make your piece truly unique.
Registration Fees:
$23 Residents | $28 Non-Residents
$20.70 Senior Residents | $25.20 Senior Non-Residents
Register by November 3 by using the Register Online Today! button below or calling (248) 796-4620 — spots are limited, so don’t miss this creative and relaxing workshop!
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Get WILD About Southfield!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun and adventure at Wild About Southfield — a live exotic animal show happening Sunday, November 16 from 1–3 PM at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building (26000 Evergreen Rd)!
Kids can dress up like their favorite animals, enjoy themed snacks, and create their own animal-inspired art — plus meet some incredible exotic creatures up close!

Admission:
$10 per family (1–4 people)
$15 per family (5+ people)
Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12
Use the Register Online Today! button below or call (248) 796-4620 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-6 PM) to register.

Don’t miss this wild family adventure — it’s going to be roaring good fun!
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NERF Wars – Parents’ Night Out!
Ready… aim… FUN! Kids ages 7–10 are invited to the Southfield Pavilion on Friday, November 21 from 6–8 PM for an evening of NERF battles, teamwork, and excitement, while parents enjoy a well-deserved night out!

We’ll provide the darts (ammo) and safety goggles . You just bring your favorite NERF blaster and get ready for fast-paced games like Capture the Flag, Humans vs. Zombies, Hostage, Fortnite, and more!

$5 Residents | $7 Non-Residents
Southfield Pavilion, inside the Parks & Recreation Building at 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Registration deadline: Monday, November 17
Use the Register Online Today! button below or call (248) 796-4620 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-6 PM) to register.
Spots are limited, so register before time runs out — and get ready to battle it out!
Informational graphic featuring a picture of the Civic Center Park nature trail in fall
Looking for a refreshing way to connect with nature this fall? Join Cathy and fellow adventurers for our Park Adventure Walks—a weekly guided stroll through some of Southfield’s most scenic parks and preserves.

Each outing offers light exercise, a chance to spot local plants and wildlife, and time to enjoy the crisp autumn air with a friendly group of nature lovers. Every walk brings something new—you never know what you’ll discover!

🕘 Walks begin at 9 AM unless otherwise noted. Meet at the designated park parking lot and get ready to explore!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 at 5:15 PM FULL MOON WALK at Civic Center Park, meet at Picnic Shelter #1 (near the play lot) 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Thursday, November 6 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Thursday, November 13 Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield

Thursday, November 20 Art Walk to Red Pole Park, Meet at the Parks & Recreation building (26000 Evergreen Rd.)
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Memberships for The Dog Park at Lahser Woods are officially open! 🐾

🎉 Big news, Southfield! Memberships for the Dog Park at Lahser Woods are officially OPEN! 🐾

This brand-new park was designed just for pups (and their people) with:
✔️ Separate small & large dog areas
✔️ Secure, fenced play space
✔️ Solar-lit walking paths
✔️ Expanded parking lot with EV-charging coming soon
Park Opens for Play: Friday, October 10
$45/year (includes first dog) + $10/additional dog (up to 3 dogs/household)
Click the button below and begin your application today!

🐾 Thanks to Oakland County Parks for helping make this project possible through a Community Park & Trail Capital Grant!

The Dog Park at Lahser Woods

❄️ Lace Up & Hit the Ice! ⛸️🏒

We’ve expanded our ice programming this fall at the Southfield Sports Arena—something for every skater!

 

Weekday (Mon, Wed & Fri) Options

  • Open Skates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 12–1:20 PM • $4/person

  • 🏒 Sticks & Pucks: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 10:30–11:50 AM • $8/person

👟 Skate rental available: $3/pair
📞 Call (248) 796-4640 for more details

 

 

 

Weekend Options

  • 🎉 Open Skates: Saturdays • 6:30–7:50 PM | Sundays • 3–4:20 PM
    $4/resident • $5/non-resident

  • 🏒 Sticks & Pucks: Sundays • 12–1:20 PM • $8/person

👟 Skate rental available: $3/pair
📞 Call (248) 796-4640 for more details

 

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

The Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide

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!

Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities 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.