Parks - General Info | City of Southfield

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)

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for 774 acres of park land and open space at 33 sites throughout the City. Carpenter Lake and Valley Woods Nature Preserves account for 333 acres of dedicated natural area within the city. The Department is also responsible for a number of historical properties including the Burgh Historical Park, the Miller Barn at Inglenook Park, the Historic Code House and the Mary Thompson Farm.

Residents can enjoy Southfield's beautiful parks throughout the entire year, whether heading out for an impromptu picnic in the summer or taking a leisurely walk along one of the nature trails to enjoy the fall colors. Southfield also offers some of the most accessible play lots in the metro area, so get the whole family out and exercising together with a trip to one today! In addition, there are numerous parks throughout the City featuring amenities such as ballfields, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts as well as sand volleyball courts and fitness/walking trails. Parks are open year-round from dawn to dusk and there are no park entrance fees.

For more information on individual parks, please call the Parks Services division at (248) 796-4630.

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

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!

Help Maintain Southfield Parks

Although crews inspect Southfield’s park sites on a regular basis, damage or vandalism may occur between crew visits. If you notice broken playground equipment, unsafe conditions or vandalism, please contact us at (248) 796-4630.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your business or organization can contribute to the community by joining our Adopt-A-Park program. Please refer to the Sponsorship Opportunities section for more information on this program.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Park Rules

Parks open from dawn to dusk.
No alcohol, marijuana or illegal substances are allowed.
All pets must be leashed and controlled.
Golf is prohibited in park areas.
No motorized vehicles are permitted beyond the parking lot.
Please place litter in receptacles provided.
No loitering.
Group use by permit only.
Pet droppings must be collected and removed by pet owner.
Remote or radio-controlled aircraft prohibited.
Feeding of wildlife prohibited.
Fire in grills only.
Fireworks prohibited.
Dumping of household trash prohibited.
Playing loud music will not be permitted.
Tents not authorized by Southfield Parks and Recreation prohibited.