FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024

THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation offices will be closed in honor of Memorial Day.

Community Center, Senior Center, Bocce Barn, and Nature Center will be closed on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.

The Splash Pad will be open during regular hours on Memorial Day from 12 - 8 p.m.

Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

Slide into summer with our Summer Playground program!

The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with Utica Community Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools will be offering an activity-based program at select schools located in Sterling Heights this summer.

Each of these sites will provide daily supervised, scheduled activities. Activities will include arts and crafts, sports and games, field trips, special event days, and much more.

Select playground locations are full, so hurry and grab your spot at one of our other sites!

Who's ready to get back in the swim of things?

The Dodge Park Splash Pad opens for the season on Saturday, May 25.



2024 Hours of Operation:

Monday: 12 - 8 p.m.

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Weather Hotline: (586) 446-2711

Please check the Weather Hotline for up-to-date information on all days prior to coming to the Splash Pad.

Continue to grow your creative talents throughout the summer!

Our painting camp is designed for teens ages 12-17 years old. Every week our artists will learn new designs and techniques for painting. Each class will offer a unique theme allowing our artists a chance to create a new masterpiece to take home.

The camp will be hosted each Wednesday from July 3 -17 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for Roller Nights in Dodge Park this summer and enjoy music, skating, and food from local food trucks!

Our special Roller Nights in Dodge Park invite roller skaters/bladers, skateboarders, bikes and more to come out to the Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion and roll with live DJ entertainment!

5/21 Food Truck Line-up:

• Deer Camp Cafe
• Giggies Yummies

Roller Nights are free to attend. Bring your own skates!

Food trucks are subject to change.

Take me out to the ballgame! Join #MYSHPR for a no-hassle experience as we travel to Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees on Aug. 16.

The fee includes round-trip transportation on our Smart Buses and admission to the game. Weather permitting there will be fireworks after the game!

Anyone under 18 years old and Adaptive Recreation participants must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.

We’re celebrating 10 years of farm-to-family at the Dodge Park Farmers Market!

Beginning Thursday, June 6, our Dodge Park Thursdays will be back and full of excitement throughout the whole summer with locally grown fruits, veggies, unique vendors, and tasty food trucks.

Sign up for our Dodge Park Thursdays newsletter to make sure you don't miss any updates!

The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department and Utica Community Schools are partnering with Project SEARCH in a collaboration that will bring six adaptive interns to work at the Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department.

The program will help to create a more inclusive workforce and break down barriers to employment through three, 10-week internships running from August 2024 through May 2025. Project SEARCH is a one-year secondary transition educational program for students with disabilities with the goal of competitive and integrated employment.

The City of Sterling Heights recognizes the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the workforce, and its Parks and Recreation Department is committed to creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities. By partnering with Utica Community Schools and Project SEARCH, the department hopes to empower adaptive interns by providing them with valuable work experience alongside professional mentors in a supportive environment.