Celebrate the magic of outdoor play at Southfield’s Kids to Parks Day!
Join us on Saturday, May 17, from 12–2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus (26000 Evergreen Road) for an afternoon of fun.
Kids ages 5–13 (with a parent or guardian) are invited to enjoy:
• Games
• Arts and crafts
• Dancing to music from a live DJ
• Inflatable playscapes
• Exciting activities with Southfield Police Department, Oakland County Parks, Early Spark Academy, Judson Center, and MDHHS
Admission is free, and no registration is required!
Just bring your energy and excitement—we’ll take care of the rest.
For more information, contact the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620.
Come outside and play with us!
Is your child curious about Soccer ⚽, Flag Football 🏈, or Baseball/Softball ⚾? Let them try it—for FREE—at our Youth Sports Day on Saturday, May 3!
📍 Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Rd.
🎯 Ages 4–14 | No cost to participate!
🏃♂️ Kids can try one, two, or all three sports!
🧑🏫 Meet the coaches and chat with Parks & Recreation staff
📋 Get your questions answered and learn how to register
🎟️ Pre-registration encouraged (but walk-ups welcome if space allows!)
Session Schedule:
⚽ Soccer with Pierre Lamarre (Ages 4–14)
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM
🏈 Flag Football with Made 4 Greatness (Ages 7–14)
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
⚾ Baseball/Softball with Corey Bell (Ages 4–14)
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM
RSVP + Details: (248) 796-4620
Join us at Beech Woods Recreation Center for Youth Open Gym, Monday through Friday from 3:30–5:30 pm.
Daily Fee: $3 (Southfield residents), $5 (non-residents).
All participants must register for the 2024/25 season during their first visit, with a parent or guardian present for sign-in every visit. Limited to 45 participants per day. Call (248) 796-4670 for more details.
Bike Safety Night is happening on Tuesday, May 6, from 5:30–7:00 pm at the Southfield Municipal Campus (26000 Evergreen Road).
Bring your bikes and stop by for a free safety check from our on-site experts to make sure everything’s in top shape. Don’t forget your helmet—but if you don’t have one, no worries! Corewell Health Children will be there fitting and giving away free bike helmets for the first 400 visitors.
After your bike is checked and your helmet is secure, ride through our Bike Skills Course as a family! Learn key biking skills like reading road signs, using hand signals, and safely sharing the road. The Southfield Police Department will also be on hand to offer helpful safety tips.
✅ Complete all the stations? Drop off your card for a chance to win a brand-new bike!
This fun, free event is a great way for kids and families to build confidence and stay safe while biking this summer.
Questions? Call Southfield Parks & Recreation at (248) 796-4620.
Need Community Service Hours? We've Got You Covered!
Want to earn your community service hours while doing something fun and meaningful? Volunteer with Southfield Parks & Recreation!
Our events and programs run smoother—and are way more fun—thanks to the awesome help of volunteers like you. Whether you're helping set up, running a game station, assisting with arts and crafts, or helping out behind the scenes, there’s a role for everyone.
🎯 Why volunteer with us?
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It's a great way to give back to your community
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You’ll gain real-world experience
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It looks great on college and job applications
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And yes—your hours will count toward your graduation requirement!
Interested? Just give our Parks & Recreation Info Desk a call at (248) 796-4620 and let them know what kind of program or event you're into. They’ll connect you with the right person to get started.
