Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 14, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
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All Parks & Recreation Department classes, programs and rentals are cancelled or postponed through April 13 or further notice. Additionally, all Southfield Parks & Recreation facilities (Parks & Recreation Building, Southfield Pavilion, Beech Woods Recreation Center, Southfield Sports Arena, Arts & Activities Building, and Burgh Historical Park ) are closed to the public.
The TOSS (Transportation of Southfield Seniors) program will continue to transport our residents on a limited basis. Appointments for TOSS will be taken by phone only (248-796-4658, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or leave a message after hours and staff will respond as soon as possible). Be assured that the City's TOSS buses are wiped down between trips and are disinfected nightly.
All parks remain open to the public during this time for fitness activities such as walking, jogging and bike rides however all playground equipment is closed until further notice by order of Oakland County Health in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Park visitors are reminded to observe the CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times while in the parks. If this is not possible, users should find an alternate location or leave that park for the time being. Please note that outdoor amenities such as benches and fencing are not sanitized so please use with caution and follow the CDC health and safety guidelines.
Parks And Recreation Finder
The City of Southfield is excited to offer the new Parks and Recreation Finder to our citizens. The Parks and Recreation Finder application helps residents locate a park and obtain information about recreation activities in the community. This application can be used by residents and visitors alike to locate a park or recreation area near them, or one that offers the activity they are interested in.
| Park Name |
Location (Click on link for directions) |
Services |
| Bauervic Woods Park |  Nine Mile, west of Evergreen |
Nature Trails Playlot Closed Picnic Area Public Parking |
| Bedford Woods Park | Lathrup Drive, north of 12 Mile Road |
Playlot Closed Jogging/Fitness Trails Neighborhood Ballfield Soccer Fields (Fall only) Public Parking |
| Beech Woods Park | 22200 Beech Road, south of 9 Mile Road |
Tennis Courts Golf Course & Driving Range Beech Woods Golf Course closed for the 2019 season. Driving Range remains open. Playlot Closed Restrooms Closed for the season Picnic Area w/shelter Recreation Center Closed Sand Volleyball Court Public Parking |
| Brace Park | Evergreen Road, south of 9 Mile Road |
Neighborhood Ballfields Public Parking |
| Burgh Historical Park | NE corner of Civic Center Dr. & Berg Rd. |
Flower Gardens Historic Site Public Parking |
| Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve | Ten Mile Road East of Inkster Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve Site Map (pdf) |
Nature Trails with interpretive signs and trailheads and numerous benches. Easily-accessible fishing and viewing platforms. Public Parking |
| Civic Center Park | 26000 Evergreen Road |
Golf Course Closed for the season Tennis Courts (lighted) |
| Freeway Park | Eastbound Lincoln, east of freeway Gardens |
Playlot Closed Public Parking |
| Inglenook Park | 12 Mile Road, between Evergreen & Lahser roads |
Jogging/Fitness Trails Historic Site Neighborhood Ballfields Picnic Area (no shelter) Playlot Closed Restrooms Closed for the season Nature Area Public Parking |
| John Grace Park & Community Center | Indian Street, between Beech & Inkster roads |
Roller Hockey Court Neighborhood Ballfield Playlot Closed Tennis Court Public Parking |
| John R. Miller Park | Webster, west of Southfield Road |
Basketball Courts Neighborhood Ballfields Playlot Closed Tennis Court Picnic Area (no shelter) Public Parking |
| Lahser Woods Park | Lahser, north of 11 Mile Road |
Picnic Area (no shelter) Public Parking |
| Lincoln Woods | Eastbound Lincoln, west of freeway |
Nature Trails Wetlands Public Parking |
| Mary Thompson House & Farm | Evergreen Rd. (just south of the Municipal Complex) |
Southfield Senior Gardens Restrooms Closed for the season Historical Site Public Parking |
| Pebble Creek Park | American Drive, west of Franklin |
Jogging/Fitness Trail Picnic Area w/shelter Playlot Closed Restrooms Closed for the season Soccer Field Tennis Courts Public Parking |
| Simms Park | Wiltshire, south of 12 Mile Road, east of Southfield Road |
Neighborhood Ballfields Picnic Area w/shelter Playlot Closed |
| Stratford Woods Commons | Pierce Road, south of Ten Mile Road |
Play Area Closed Picnic Area (no shelter) Public Parking |
| Valley Woods Nature Preserve | Civic Center Drive, east of Telegraph. |
Nature Trail Fishing |
