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Parks & Recreation Virtual Activities Guide Summer 2020

Summer 2020 Virtual Activities Guide Now Available

Our summer programs look much different this year! Old favorites have become new with Camp on the Go, Recreation on the Move In a Bag or the Summer in the City Virtual Concerts seen on Facebook. Others are completely new such as the Virtual Gymnastics classes for kids and the Land Based Water Exercise program for adults. Once registered for a virtual program you will receive a link each week to tune into the class. You must have a computer or smart device to follow the class.
There are also details on semi-private golf lessons at the Beech Woods Driving Range and information on our Movie Under the Stars events coming up. Check out the Summer 2020 Virtual Programs Guide today!

Parks & Recreation Virtual Activities Guide Summer 2020 (PDF)

Southfield Parks & Recreation cancels summer programs

The city of Southfield Parks & Recreation Department has cancelled all summer programming, including all classes, programs, camps, special events, athletic leagues and senior programs and trips through at least August 31, 2020 in an effort to keep Southfield safe. The Southfield Sports Arena pool will also be closed for the season; however, Evergreen Hills Golf Course and all Southfield parks and nature preserves will remain open.

“Parks & Recreation staff will continue to monitor the Governor’s Executive orders, CDC and county guidelines along with our city officials’ guidance regarding future programming and the appropriate time for the safe reopening of our facilities,” added Southfield Parks and Recreation Director Terry Fields. “In the absence of in-person programming, P&R staff have developed a virtual recreation program, Stay INterActive, that features daily activities, arts & crafts, games, helpful links, video tips and more. We will continue to develop and evolve this program and others throughout the coming months.”

Evergreen Hills Golf Course opened to the public on May 12. The course will continue to be open daily, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to dusk. The weekday rate for 9 holes of golf and a cart is $22/person. Saturday and Sunday rates are $23/person for 9 holes and a power cart. The walking rate on weekdays for 9 holes remains $12/person. Saturday and Sunday walking rate is $13/person. All tee times must be booked and paid in advance with a credit card by calling (248) 796-4666. No cash or walk-ins will be accepted.

All Southfield parks remain open daily from dawn to dusk for individual fitness activities such as walking and jogging; however, all playground equipment remains closed. Park visitors are reminded to continue to observe the CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of at least 6 feet from other individuals at all times while in the parks.

Residents are reminded to continue to visit Southfield Park & Recreation’s Facebook page @SouthfieldParksandRecreation to Stay INterActive Southfield.

For more information, call Parks & Recreation Information Desk at (248) 796-4620 or visit the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com/departments/parks-recreation for a full list of cancellations, closures and further updates. Staff will return all calls should residents reach and leave voicemail.

Summer 2020 Programs Statement

Summer 2020 Program FAQs (PDF)

Stay INterActive Virtual Recreation Program

Check out our Facebook page for daily activities, helpful links, video tips and more as part of our Stay INterActive virtual recreation program! We are ALL in this together Southfield

Southfield Parks & Recreation Facebook Page

Evergreen Hills Golf Course and Beech Woods Driving Range Open

Evergreen Hills Golf Course is open daily, weather permitting, from 8 am- dusk. The weekday rate for 9 holes of golf and a cart is $22/person. Saturday and Sunday rates are $23/person for 9 holes and a power cart. The walking rate on weekdays for 9 holes remains $12/person. Saturday and Sunday walking rate is $13/person. All tee times must be booked and paid in advance with a credit card by calling (248) 796-4666. Sorry, no cash or walk-ins accepted. Golfers will check in when they arrive at the course by calling the pro shop at (248) 796-4666.
The pro shop and restrooms are closed to the public. A porta john is available outside the pro shop. There are no carts on the course at this time.
Beech Woods Driving Range is now open daily, weather permitting. The range is open Monday through Friday from 11 am - 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am - 7 pm. A Medium bucket of balls is $10 and a Large bucket is $12. Credit card payments only at this time, no cash. Call (248) 796-4655 for details.

Southfield Residents Can Purchase Discounted Detroit Zoo Tickets

We are excited to announce that Southfield Parks & Recreation has joined the Detroit Zoo's Tickets & More Online Discount Program! You may buy specially priced tickets for the Detroit Zoo over the Internet with the added convenience of printing your tickets and then presenting them at the Zoo entrance. Purchasing tickets has never been easier!

You may purchase tickets online immediately by visiting your exclusive Detroit Zoo Tickets & More Discount Online Program ticket store in either of the following ways:

Graphic advertising Zoo ticket sales with a picture of a giraffe

1: Click on our special Detroit Zoo link https://tickets.detroitzoo.org/affiliate.asp?ID=0F8E5784-1B1F-4FDE-8B69-108A9B125D7E This link will take you directly to our special "store" site without the need to enter a password.

2: You can also reach the site by going to https://tickets.detroitzoo.org and enter our exclusive Ticket Store User Name: Southfield parks and recreation

Please note: If you wish to visit the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, you will need to get a free, timed-entry pass. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at main admissions gate only. We hope you and your family enjoy the Detroit Zoo this season! If you have any questions concerning the Detroit Zoo ticket program please call us at (248) 796-4620.