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Map graphic of Beech Woods Park entrance roads with construction closures marked

🚧 Beech Woods Construction Alert 🚧

As part of the Beech Woods Park Improvement Project, access to entrance and exit roads will be temporarily affected:
🔹 April 15–21: Exit road from the Beech Woods complex to Beech Road closed
🔹 April 22–May 1: Entrance from Beech Road to Driving Range parking lot closed
🔹 May 2–15: Exit road from the park to Beech Road closed again
🚜 When equipment is not present, roads will be gravel and driveable.
Thank you for your patience!

informational graphic with pictures of kids playing outside at the Kids To Parks Day event in 2024

Kids to Parks Day – Saturday, May 17

Celebrate the magic of outdoor play at Southfield’s Kids to Parks Day!
Join us on Saturday, May 17, from 12–2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus (26000 Evergreen Road) for an afternoon of fun.
Kids ages 5–13 (with a parent or guardian) are invited to enjoy:
• Games
• Arts and crafts
• Dancing to music from a live DJ
• Inflatable playscapes
• Exciting activities with Southfield Police Department, Oakland County Parks, Early Spark Academy, Judson Center, and MDHHS
Admission is free, and no registration is required!
Just bring your energy and excitement—we’ll take care of the rest.
For more information, contact the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620.
Come outside and play with us!

a close up view of a turf field with a white line and details about the Free Sports Day on May 3
🚨 Free Sports Alert! 🚨
Is your child curious about Soccer ⚽, Flag Football 🏈, or Baseball/Softball ⚾? Let them try it—for FREE—at our Youth Sports Day on Saturday, May 3!

📍 Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Rd.
🎯 Ages 4–14 | No cost to participate!
🏃‍♂️ Kids can try one, two, or all three sports!
🧑‍🏫 Meet the coaches and chat with Parks & Recreation staff
📋 Get your questions answered and learn how to register
🎟️ Pre-registration encouraged (but walk-ups welcome if space allows!)

Session Schedule:
⚽ Soccer with Pierre Lamarre (Ages 4–14)
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM

🏈 Flag Football with Made 4 Greatness (Ages 7–14)
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

⚾ Baseball/Softball with Corey Bell (Ages 4–14)
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM

RSVP + Details: (248) 796-4620
a green and black mountain bike on a white background with a blue stripe on the ground and details about Bike Safety Night on May 6
Get ready to roll!
Bike Safety Night is happening on Tuesday, May 6, from 5:30–7:00 pm at the Southfield Municipal Campus (26000 Evergreen Road).
Bring your bikes and stop by for a free safety check from our on-site experts to make sure everything’s in top shape. Don’t forget your helmet—but if you don’t have one, no worries! Corewell Health Children will be there fitting and giving away free bike helmets for the first 400 visitors.
After your bike is checked and your helmet is secure, ride through our Bike Skills Course as a family! Learn key biking skills like reading road signs, using hand signals, and safely sharing the road. The Southfield Police Department will also be on hand to offer helpful safety tips.

✅ Complete all the stations? Drop off your card for a chance to win a brand-new bike!

This fun, free event is a great way for kids and families to build confidence and stay safe while biking this summer.

Questions? Call Southfield Parks & Recreation at (248) 796-4620.
Picture of group walking on the trail in the distance at Berberian Woods Nature Preserve with May schedule for Park Adventures walks
Put on your comfy shoes, grab a water bottle, and don't forget to dress for the weather.
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 AM unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, May 1 Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Thursday, May 8 Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Thursday, May 15 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Thursday, May 22 Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
informational graphic for An Evening of Elegance featuring a group picture of past participants
Get ready to step out in style for a night to remember!
Join us for An Evening of Elegance, a dazzling event exclusively for our 50+ community.

Walk the red carpet, enjoy music and dancing with a live DJ, a buffet dinner, and take home a keepsake souvenir wine glass to remember the night. The elegant setting, lively dance floor, and great company make this the perfect evening out!

Tickets are $50 for Southfield residents and $60 for non-residents and must be purchased in advance by MONDAY, MAY 5—no tickets will be sold at the door.
Dress to impress in your finest After 5 attire and get ready to celebrate in style!

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
Thank you to our sponsors: Dedicated Senior Medical Center and Coville Assisted Living
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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

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:

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.