All City of Southfield offices and facilities (including the 46th District Court) will remain closed to the public until at least Tuesday, June 1, 2021 or further notice. All essential public safety and public works services and departments continue to function as normal. Residents can still conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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We’ve had some changes to programs listed in the Spring/Summer 2021 Activity Guides since it went to print:
- Registration for camps Tadpole, Wildwood and Evergreen will be done BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Southfield residents can call (248) 796-4620 for an appointment beginning Monday, May 10. Appointments will be made during P&R Information Desk regular hours, 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Payment for all camp fees must be made at time of registration by credit card only. - Ceramics postponed to June 2
- Spanish I and Spanish II are postponed until September
- Spring Park Adventures start time has moved to 9 am beginning May 8
- Summer Wine Down Concert moved to Friday, Aug. 20 from 7-9 pm on the front lawn
- Beginning Tai Chi and Tai Chi Form May 6 sessions are canceled
- Bingo and Senior Social Hour all May dates are canceled
- Sand Volleyball league will begin May 17 (2 weeks later). Registrations accepted through May 7.
- All Karate classes; Li’l Tots through Advanced, will begin June 15
- Youth Basketball Clinics will begin Tue., June 1 and Sat., June 4
Saturday, May 8 at 9 am - Note Time Change
Bauervic Woods Park, Nine Mile Road just west of Evergreen Road
Face masks are required at all times, including during physical activity.
Free to participate but we do require everyone register either by calling the Parks & Recreation Information Desk at (248) 796-4620 (9 am-5 pm) or online via the gold button above.
Saturday, May 15 from 2:30-3:30 pm at Bedford Woods Park.
Kids ages 3-14 will get a brief introduction and a chance to try the basic skills of the game with coach Pierre.
Bedford Woods Park is located at the end of Lathrup Drive, north off of 12 Mile Road, just east of Southfield Road.
No fee but all participants must be registered.
Register by calling the Parks & Recreation Information Desk at (248) 796-4620 (9 am-5 pm) or online via the gold button above.
There are numerous positions available the Southfield Sports Arena Pool, Evergreen Hills Golf Course and with our Parks Crew along with summer camp and other seasonal positions.
Click the button at right to see a complete list of positions available and apply today.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate unless otherwise noted. Lifeguards must be 16 years or older.
Parks & Recreation Update - April 27
To help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community and in accordance with the latest orders issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services:
• The Parks and Recreation Building, the Senior Services office, Southfield Sports Arena and Beech Woods Recreation Center are closed to the public until June 1. Staff continue to work at all facilities, both on site in a limited capacity and remotely.
• Staff at the Parks & Recreation Department Information Desk (248) 796-4620 and the Beech Woods Recreation Center (248) 796-4670 front desk will answer phones and accept registrations by phone only. During this time, our phone lines will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am-5 pm. On-line registration is available anytime of the day at https://apm.activecommunities.com/southfieldparks/
• TOSS (Transportation of Southfield Seniors) will continue to take reservations and provide transportation for medical appointments and limited grocery trips. Appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance and riders will receive a health screening call the day prior to their appointment between 10 am and 2 pm. Masks are required for all riders and drivers, and buses are cleaned after each rider. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment please call (248) 796-4658. Leave your name, phone number and a short message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. If you need other transportation services please call the SMART Connector at (866) 962-5515.
• All Southfield parks remain open to the public during this time. However, outdoor restrooms and water access at Beech Woods Park, Civic Center Park, Inglenook Park, Pebble Creek Park and the Mary Thompson House and Farm are closed for the season. When visiting a Southfield park please do your part to protect yourself and others by wearing a face mask and keeping a safe physical distance from others.
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.
