Senior Activities

Senior Appreciation night Wed, August 21 in the Southfield Pavilion

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
Colorful graphic featuring a picture from the audience toward the stage at an outdoor concert
Summer in the City, free outdoor concert series
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.
Colorful background with a picture of the band Notorious
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.
Graphic with details on the July 31 50+ Speaker Series program regarding Volunteer Opportunities with World Medical Relief
Join us for the 50+ Speaker Series, a free lecture series every Wednesday at 9 am inside the Southfield Pavilion. Discover valuable insights on financial planning, medical topics, and volunteer opportunities, all tailored for those 50 and above.

When: Every Wednesday at 9 am
Where: Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road

For more information, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650. We look forward to seeing you there!
Graphic for the Adventure Awaits program featuring a map, compass and park setting
🌳 Adventure Awaits for Ages 50+! 🌳

Join Senior Services and Oakland County Parks for a delightful day at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston! Enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, a nature program, hiking, lawn games, and relaxing pontoon boat rides.

Cost: $5 for Southfield residents, $6 for non-residents

Reconnect with nature and make new friends! Call (248) 796-4650 to register.
Blue graphic with information on Oak Park Pool programs for summer 24
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
icture of Oak Park splash pool with details on the days and times of August Southfield Days
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
Summer 2024 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide Cover features summer camp kids playing with a colorful parachute outside

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
TOSS Passes
Call Senior Services at (248) 796-4654 for more details.
Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm

The Senior Services office remains closed to the public but you can register for Senior Services programs at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk Window inside the Southfield Pavilion, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Customers coming to the Southfield Parks & Recreation Information Desk are asked to enter the Southfield Pavilion from the plaza deck (east) entrance or the north Pavilion entrance to access the Information Desk Window. 

If you have any questions please call the Information Desk at (248) 796-4620.

Parks & Recreation Information Desk Window

Staying Active With Parks & Recreation

The City of Southfield offers a variety of programs for seniors that will help you stay active. Programs are offered at many sites throughout the city and include bounce volleyball, tennis, softball, chair exercise, golf, tai chi, water exercise, and line dancing. Programs are open to all residents (and non-residents) age 50 and over unless otherwise noted. 

For more information on specific classes, please call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.