FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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The city of Sterling Heights and the Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that all COVID-19 related restrictions for our outdoor popular events and facilities will be lifted as of June 1, 2021, aligning with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines published yesterday.
The recent changes impacts the below events and amenities:
- The 46th annual Music in the Park concerts will be open for everyone to enjoy, including residents and non-residents. Patrons from different households will be able to sit with members from other households and pre-registration is no longer required for these events.
- The annual Cultural Exchange will be held under the Farmers Market Pavilion June 18, and pre-registration is no longer required for this event.
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The Dodge Park Splash Pad will open June 1 to residents only with normal capacity restrictions of 400 patrons at a time. We will monitor the use of the amenity to assess the opportunity of opening to non-residents. Use of the splash pad will no longer require pre-registration and two hour sessions have been eliminated. Visit our website for more splash pad info and hours.
- Park pavilions will return to 100 percent seating capacity beginning June 1, and all rentable pavilions (Dodge Park x 3, Nelson Park, and Farmstead Park) will be restored to full capacity by end of the business day on June 4.
- In addition to the above updates, we are happy to announce that masks are no longer required for all outdoor events and facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
- Please continue following us on social media and on our website for more updates on bringing City events and programs back to 100 percent!
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The 46th Annual Music in the Park concert series is back this summer at the Dodge Park Amphitheatre!
Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. this summer beginning June 3 through August 26 for the live music performances.
Pre-registration is not required! This event is open to both residents and non-residents.
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MOBILE VACCINATION SITE
In addition to enjoying the sounds of great music in a comfortable park setting, we are happy to report that the City of Sterling Heights is continuing to be proactive in our efforts to provide residents who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine a quick and convenient opportunity to do so. As such, between the hours of 5:30 and 8:30 pm on June 3 and June 10, the Sterling Heights Fire Department will have a mobile vaccination site with a team of paramedics at the park offering doses of the Pfizer vaccine to unvaccinated patrons that are enjoying the concert or to residents just at the park in general.
As has been widely publicized, the Pfizer vaccine has received emergency authorization by the FDA for children and adults ages 12+.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this convenient opportunity, please email recreation@sterling-heights.net with your name so we can schedule a specific time of the night to ensure you don’t waste time standing in a line.
The Parks and Recreation Department is grateful for the opportunity to once again provide opportunities to bring our community together for common purposes, and we look forward to a safe and successful concert series in 2021.
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The Dodge Park Farmers Market is officially ONE WEEK away! Come out and enjoy fresh food and produce, all locally made straight to you! This is the perfect opportunity to support our local farmers and grab some fruits and veggies!
The Dodge Park Farmers Market is located at 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights and runs every Thursday starting June 3 until September 30. Market times are from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sign up for our weekly Dodge Park Farmers Market eNews and follow the Dodge Park Farmers Market on Facebook for the most up-to-date information regarding vendors and food trucks onsite each Thursday!
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We are pleased to announce that the Dodge Park Splash Pad will open up for the season on Tuesday, June 1, 2021!
The Splash Pad is open to residents only with proper ID/Proof of Sterling Heights residency.
2021 Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Weather Hotline:
(586) 446-2711
As state guidelines continue to change, please check the Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation website for any updates regarding the Dodge Park Splash Pad.
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Let's play ball! Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation officially kicked off the summer softball and baseball leagues with an Opening Day ceremony on Saturday, May 22! |
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Get an overview of our Sterling Stars Dance program, while experiencing the new state-of-the-art dance studios in our new Community Center!
These one-day camps will showcase the various disciplines of dance offered through our program. Our qualified instructors will feature demonstrations of ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and pom.
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Are you ready for an Adaptive Summer Amped Up?! Our specially trained staff has crafted a summer program filled with daily activities designed to leave your child with a summer of memories and fun!
This summer program is specific to children, teens, and young adults who use special education services and have been diagnosed with autism, cognitive impairments, physical or other health impairments that require a more specialized program than our Summer Playground program.
Program will run from Tuesday, June 29 through Friday, Aug. 6.
Registration begins May 3 for residents and May 4 for non-residents.
Scholarships available on an as-needed basis.
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The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Utica Community Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools, will be offering a playground program at a school near you!
Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, art show, special events and more!
Ages: 6 to 14 years old
Time: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon / 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. A staff member is present during the lunch period from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Starts/Ends: Monday, June 28 to Thursday, August 5, 2021.
This is a drop-in program; daily or full day attendance is not required.
Fees: Residents: $110 per Sterling Heights resident OR $165 per non-Sterling Heights resident.
Modifications have been made to our summer program to ensure our participants and staff remain safe. Check out more info on our website!
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As we enter into Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind our veterans, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, in our community of an opportunity that can help offset the cost of your necessary health care.
Join us on Thursday, June 10 to see if you may be eligible for a monthly cash benefit from Veteran Affairs. Learn how the benefit can work for you while living in your own home or if you are considering a move to an independent or assisted living community.
If you are not eligible today, it is important for you to understand when you may become eligible so you don't miss even one month of eligibility.
Registration required.
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Join us for Takeout Tuesdays at Dodge Park this summer!
Enjoy local favorite food trucks each week on Tuesdays starting June 1 through August 31 from 5 - 8 p.m.
We will have a rotation of two to three food trucks on site for you to grab food from!
Upcoming Lineup:
June 1
- Go Cheez
- Little Brothers Burgers
- Captain’s Wood Fired Pizza
June 8
- Detroit Panzerotti
- Full Rack BBQ
- Road Dogz
June 15
- Ruckus Tacos
- Street Salad Food Truck
View the full summer lineup on our Facebook event page!
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The Sterling Heights Senior Center will officially reopen the walking track and gym on Monday, June 7!
The cardio room is also open, but registration is required. Please note, before using the cardio room for the first time, residents must attend a brief orientation.
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50+ Membership Program
Take advantage of the annual membership program now being offered at the Sterling Heights Senior Center that will cover the cost of all drop-in fees for one year from date of purchase.
Cost for the membership is $16 for Sterling Heights residents, $32 for non-residents.
Please note, programming fees are not covered by the membership. Also, members will still need to register for programming even if the program states that it is free for members.
For more info and to find our current program offerings, call the Senior Center at 586-446-2750 or check out the current edition of the Fifty Plus Post!
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Sterling Heights Football Club is ready for kickoff!
The Sterling Football Club has been offering football for over 30 years and is the largest football program in Macomb County!
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Women's Archery - Intro
This archery class is designed just for women. During this four week course you will be introduced to the recurve and compound bow, as well as the crossbow, with the last week ending with a friendly shooting competition.
This jammed packed class will inspire archers of all levels.
Archery classes are taught by certified USA Archery Instructors.
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Women's Archery - Target
After completing the Women's Intro to Archery course, this class will help you to perfect target shooting, using the recurve or compound bow, through fun games, and friendly competition. This popular 4-week class has women registering again, and again.
Archery classes are taught by certified USA Archery Instructors.
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