Current Events

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Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve & The Boulder Garden are OPEN!

The Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is excited to celebrate the completion of renovations at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with a Reopening Ceremony on Thursday, August 1 at 11:00 a.m. Please join us as we celebrate not only the completion of renovations at the park but also the official opening of The Boulder Garden at Carpenter Lake. The Reopening Ceremony will feature remarks from several city officials including Mayor Kenson Siver, City Administrator Fred Zorn and Parks & Recreation Director Terry Fields as well as The Boulder Garden benefactor, Marshall Lasser. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is open to the public.

Exciting additions to the park include:
Expanded & improved parking lot now featuring 71 spaces
Year-round restroom facility (256 sq ft with 3 unisex stalls and drinking fountain)
Small shelter for shade & nature programming
ADA accessibility curb ramps with a marked crosswalk from the Boulder Garden to restroom/shelter area

Come visit and see the improvements for yourself!

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Recreation on the Move will be at Civic Center Park on Thursday, July 25 with lawn games for ages 5 – 13 to play with each other or with their parents.
Civic Center Park is located 26000 Evergreen Road. Recreation on the Move will be in the back of the park at Picnic Shelter #1, next to the playground.
Come join in the fun from 4 - 6 pm!! There is no charge, and you can stay as little or as long as you want.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
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Recreation on the Move will be at Simms Park on Tuesday, July 30 to play kickball with kids ages 5 – 13.
Simms Park is located between Glasgow and Pierce, south of 12 Mile Rd.
Come join in the fun from 4 - 6 pm!! There is no charge, and you can stay as little or as long as you want.
Call (248) 796-4620 for more details.
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Summer in the City, free outdoor concert series
2024 season kicks off on June 28!
Enjoy a beautiful summer evening with great music, food trucks and more on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus.
There is no admission fee however refreshments will be available for purchase. The concert will begin at 7 pm. Please call (248) 796-4620 for more information.
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Make-Up Concert Announcement: Gazebo Concert Series

📅 New Date: August 13
🎤 Featuring: Notorious - R&B and Soul Favorites

The Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a special make-up concert for the Gazebo Concert Series at the picturesque Burgh Historical Park! Join us on Tuesday, August 13, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, for an evening of live music featuring Notorious, performing your favorite R&B and Soul hits.

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors, grab a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic dinner (please, no alcohol), and come enjoy a wonderful evening with us. This free concert is open to the public and offers a perfect opportunity to experience great music in a charming setting.

The Burgh Historical Park, located at the northeast corner of Civic Center Drive and Berg Road, provides a scenic and relaxing backdrop for the concert. Free on-site parking is available for your convenience.

For more information, please call the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620.
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The City of Southfield and City of Oak Park have entered into an intergovernmental agreement that will allow Southfield residents to use the Oak Park Pool throughout the summer at Resident rates. You must show your ID at registration to receive the Resident rate. Payment for Oak Park Pool programs is by cash only.

The Oak Park Pool is located at 14300 Oak Park Blvd. (between Greenfield and Coolidge) and features zero depth entry and a splash zone for the kids to enjoy. Call them at (248) 691-7555 for more details on any of the programs mentioned below.

2024 Swim Season
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:00-7:00 pm

Friday 1:00-8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm

Open Swim Daily Rates
Resident rates apply to residents of Oak Park, Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Southfield. You must show your ID at registration to receive Resident rate.
Payment for Oak Park Pool programs is by cash only.

• Ages 3 and Under FREE

• Ages 4-54 $4 per day

• Ages 55 & Up $3 per day
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Southfield Days at the Oak Park Pool are special times set aside for Southfield residents to enjoy time at the pool together. Southfield Days feature free admission for Southfield residents (you must show ID) along fun activities and free refreshments for the first 40 residents at each Southfield Day.

2024 Southfield Days at the Oak Park Pool
AUGUST
• Sunday, August 3 6:30-8:30 pm
• Saturday, August 4 6:30-8:30 pm
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The Southfield Scribe July - September 2024 Senior Newsletter

The July-September 2024 edition of The Southfield Scribe senior newsletter is here!
This edition features details on Senior Appreciation Night and so much more!
An overnight casino trip is scheduled for September. This trip will fill quickly so please register soon if you want to join in the fun!
Explore the newsletter by clicking the link below and then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 for more details or to register

The Southfield Scribe July - September 2024
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Opportunities Available for
Seasonal (up to 40 hours a week) and
Part-Time (30 hours a week or less)
Workers 18 Years and Older
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Summer 2024 Parks & Recreation Activities Guides Are in the Mail!

Summer fun is on the way with the newest edition of Parks & Recreation Activities Guide! Information on Summer Day Camps for the kids, all our free outdoor concert series, and fun, new programs are included. Keep an eye out for the guide in your mailbox!

There have been changes to programs since the guide was sent to print.
The CPR and AED Training (page 33) scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 has been moved to Tuesday, July 23 at the same time and location.

Registration can be done online for many programs, just click the “Register Online Today” button. If you have any questions, please call the Parks & Recreation Information Desk at (248) 796-4620 or the Beech Woods Recreation Center Desk at (248) 796-4670 (M-F, 9am-5pm).

Summer 2024 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:

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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.