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picture of the Beech Woods Park playlot with park closed July 10 included

Temporary Closure at Beech Woods Park – July 9–10

Beech Woods Park will host a volunteer improvement event this week with support from Eaton Corporation and Rebuilding Together Oakland County.

Wednesday, July 9
The north parking lot will be closed to allow for equipment and supply deliveries.

Thursday, July 10
The playground and picnic shelter area will be closed to the public for the day.
The tennis and pickleball courts remain open. Please park in the main lot near the Recreation Center.

Approximately 50 volunteers will be onsite completing a variety of park improvement tasks including:
• Spreading 60 yards of mulch in the playground
• Adding 15 yards of sand to the playground and volleyball area
• Litter pickup throughout the park
• Trimming brush
• Power washing picnic tables

Thank you for your understanding as we make Beech Woods Park even better for our community!

picture of a hand holding a Park Passport at Inglenook Park

🌳 How many parks can YOU explore this summer?

Join our Park Passport challenge and celebrate summer one selfie at a time!

Pick up a Park Passport filled with games, fun facts about Southfield parks, and space to track your adventures.

✅ Grab yours at any Recreation on the Move event or at the Parks & Recreation Building
✅ Submit your completed Passport Info Sheet (linked below)
✅ Visit Southfield parks and snap a photo of yourself at each one
✅ Email your park photos to myparks@cityofsouthfield.com for a chance to win cool summer swag!

Adventure awaits in every park—how many will YOU discover?

Park Passport Participant Form (Fillable pdf)

Picture of the fishing desk at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with the work beginning graphic on it — 🎣 Fishing Deck Repairs Have Begun!

Fishing access at Carpenter Lake is currently restricted due to fishing pier repairs. For everyone’s safety, the southern trails—leading to the dam site fishing platform—are also closed.

🛠️ What You Need to Know:
✅ The park will remain open during construction.
🚧 Southern trails will be closed for visitor and worker safety.
🌳 Northern trails (from the parking lot to the lake) will stay open.

Thank you for your patience as we restore this favorite fishing spot!

Picture of a construction sign at Lahser Woods Park noting that the park is closed during construction with an excavator in the background — Lahser Woods Park is closed to the public due to construction.
The new pathway through Lahser Woods Park, linking the neighborhood with Young Israel of Southfield synagogue, Stevenson Elementary School, and Lahser Road has been paved. This path marks the first phase of a project that will transform the park into Southfield's first dog park!
This closure is all about keeping everyone safe, so thank you for your understanding! We will keep you updated on the project and when the park will reopen, stay tuned. If you have any questions about the project, feel free to give the Park Services division a call at (248) 796-4630.

a putting green in the foreground with link fencing denoting construction area in the background — We’re thrilled to announce more construction at Beech Woods Park!
A new pathway now links the Nine Mile Road sidewalk to the park, offering easy access to the picnic shelter and playground. Additionally, construction has begun on a $7 million renovation project. The plan includes a redesigned entrance, parking lot, playlot, restroom facility, picnic shelter, and the replacement of the old maintenance building.
Stay tuned for more updates!

Parks And Recreation Finder

Park Name	Location (Click on link for directions)	Services
Bauervic Woods Park	Nine Mile, west of Evergreen	Nature Trails Playlot Picnic Area Public Parking
Bedford Woods Park	Lathrup Drive, north of 12 Mile Road	Playlot Jogging/Fitness Trails Neighborhood Ballfield Soccer Fields Public Parking
Beech Woods Park	22200 Beech Road, south of 9 Mile Road	Tennis Courts Driving Range Playlot Restrooms Picnic Area w/shelter Recreation Center Sand Volleyball Court Public Parking
Berberian Woods Nature Preserve	Trail begins at the end of Streamwood Lane, south off of Twelve Mile Road, between Bell Road and Telegraph Road	Nature Trails
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	Nature Trails with interpretive signs and trailheads and numerous benches. Easily-accessible fishing and viewing platforms. Fishing access at Carpenter Lake is currently restricted due to fishing pier repairs. For everyone’s safety, the southern trails—leading to the dam site fishing platform—are also closed. Public Parking Restrooms
Civic Center Park	26000 Evergreen Road	Evergreen Hills Golf Course Ice Skating Arena (indoor-Sept.-May) Neighborhood Ballfields Lighted Baseball Nature Trails Picnic Area w/shelter Playlot Restrooms Tennis Courts (lighted) 1 Tennis/Pickleball Court Sand Volleyball Courts Handball Courts (lighted) Public Parking
Freeway Park	Eastbound Lincoln, east of freeway Gardens	Playlot Walking Trail Public Parking
Inglenook Park	12 Mile Road, between Evergreen & Lahser roads	Jogging/Fitness Trails Historic Site Neighborhood Ballfields Picnic Area (no shelter) Playlot Restrooms Nature Area Public Parking
John Grace Park & Community Center	Indian Street, between Beech & Inkster roads	Roller Hockey Court Neighborhood Ballfield Playlot Tennis Court Public Parking
John R. Miller Park	Webster, west of Southfield Road	Basketball Courts Neighborhood Ballfields Playlot Pickleball Courts Paved Walking Path Public Parking
Lahser Woods Park	Park is closed for construction beginning August 19, 2024 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 Community Gardens Restrooms Historical Site Public Parking
Pebble Creek Park	American Drive, west of Franklin	Jogging/Fitness Trail Picnic Area w/shelter Playlot Restrooms Soccer Field Tennis Courts Public Parking
Simms Park	Wiltshire, south of 12 Mile Road, east of Southfield Road	Basketball Courts Neighborhood Ballfield Playlot Tennis/Pickleball Court Paved Walking Path Picnic Area w/shelter Playlot
Stratford Woods Commons	Pierce Road, south of Ten Mile Road	Play Area Picnic Area (no shelter) Public Parking
Valley Woods Nature Preserve	Civic Center Drive, east of Telegraph.	Nature Trail Fishing

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve Trail Map (PDF)