News Flash

Building Closures

Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 for a staff in-service day. The Community Center and Senior Center will open at 5 p.m. for evening activities.

Dodge Park

Ice Rink Special Events

Skating season is in full swing, and February is packed with special events including Shadow Night featuring players from the Shadow Hockey team, Princess Day, Date Night and Sensory Friendly Sunday. For the full lineup of special events and all the info you need to make the most of your time at the Dodge Park Ice Rink, visit myshpr.net/icerink.

Community Center

Artist Inside - Zinnias in Bloom

Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register online.

Let your creativity bloom at our upcoming Artist Inside class featuring Zinnias in Bloom. Explore new techniques, design your own masterpiece and enjoy themed treats along the way. No experience needed. Open to all ages and abilities.

CoffeeHouse Concert feat. Turner Motown

Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Register online.

Grab a warm beverage and get ready to hit the dance floor. Our 2026 Coffeehouse Concert series continues with Turner Motown on Feb. 12 from 6–8 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Community Center. Tickets are available online or in person at the Community Center.

Painting with a Twist for Teens

Friday, Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. Register online.

Let your creativity shine through in our "Painting with a Twist" event for teens featuring a Valentine's Day-themed creation, "mocktails," and yummy desserts.

Home Alone Safety

Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Register online.

Keep your kids safe and confident when they’re on their own! Join our Home Alone Safety class on Feb. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at the Community Center. Kids and parents will learn essential skills for independence like answering calls, spotting hazards, handling severe weather, basic first aid, and fire and pool safety—taught by Sterling Heights Fire & Police Departments.

Nature Center

Winter Stargazing & Folklore

Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online.

Chase the winter stars with us during our Winter Stargazing & Folklore program at the Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy guided stargazing outdoors, then head inside for stories and folklore inspired by the constellations above. A portion of the program will be outdoors, so please dress warmly.

Winter Animal Adventures

Friday, Feb. 20 from 10-11 a.m. Register online.

Mid Winter Break Adventures

Feb. 17-19 from 9 a.m. - noon.

Give your kids a memorable midwinter break with three days of hands-on nature fun from Feb. 17–19, 9 a.m.-noon at the Nature Center. Each day includes games, crafts, science experiments and animal encounters designed to engage curious minds. Participants will explore indoor and outdoor activities, discover how wildlife adapts to winter and take home their own creations. Perfect for children ages 8-12 looking for a fun, educational way to spend their break.

Sign up for one day or all three:

• Feb. 17 registration
• Feb. 18 registration
• Feb. 19 registration
• Sign up for all three days

Frozen Bubble Magic

Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. Register online.

Discover the science behind bubbles that freeze! Kids will make colorful bubble art, try winter bubble experiments, and see how cold temps change the rules of play. A portion of the class will be outdoors, so please dress warmly. 

Senior Center

SOS Mobile Office Visit

Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Secretary of State is bringing its services to the Senior Center. No more long wait times at the SOS office. Make an appointment to complete your SOS transactions including State I.D. or driver's license renewal, title transfers, disability placards and more. Appointments can be made online or in person at the Senior Center.

Just Bead It Party

Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11:30 a.m. Register online.

We will be throwing some beads and jazzing up the afternoon to help crush the mid-winter blues. High Fidelity Sounds will be laying down the beats, so wear your dancing shoes. Lunch will be provided by Century Banquet.

Grand Connections - Bowl with Your Grand

Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Register in person at the Senior Center.

Spare some time with your grand! Join us for our upcoming Grand Connections event featuring bowling at Five Star Lanes on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy two games of bowling with shoes, two slices of pizza and pop and fun for all ages! Don’t strike out—space is limited, so sign up early.

Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Sterling Heights Public Library, has launched the City’s first-ever Little Free Sled Library, offering residents a fun, free way to enjoy winter weather at Delia Park.

Located near the pavilion and parking lot in the park’s north lot, the Little Free Sled Library allows visitors to borrow a sled, enjoy the snow, and return it for others to use. The sled library will be available through February, or until snow has melted for the season.

The Sterling Heights Public Library purchased 30 sleds to launch the program, while the Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance team designed and built the custom sled container.

“The Parks and Recreation Department and the Sterling Heights Public Library are continually looking for ways to improve quality of life in Sterling Heights,” said Kyle Langlois, Parks and Recreation director. “Working together on this project to provide recreational opportunities for residents without the need to invest in or store equipment is a way we can bring no-cost fun to the city and encourage people to get outside and recreate no matter the time of year. A special thank you to the Library for funding the purchase of the sleds and to the Park Maintenance team for building the sled holder.”

In addition to Delia Park, several other Sterling Heights parks are popular sledding destinations, including Chappelle Park, Hampton Park, Magnolia Park, Meadowview Park, Carpathia Park and Beaver Creek Park.

Library Director Tammy Turgeon said the sled library builds on the Library’s mission of making recreation, learning and exploration accessible year-round.

“We love the idea of meeting residents where they are, whether that’s outside enjoying the snow or inside curled up with a good book,” said Turgeon. “In addition to this new Little Free Sled Library, Sterling Heights also has Little Free Libraries stocked with books at Dodge Park, Washington Square, Moravian, Farmstead and Avis parks. If it’s too cold to sled, or sledding isn’t your thing, we hope residents will take advantage of these spaces to discover a great read.”

Residents interested in donating sleds to support the Little Free Sled Library are encouraged to contact the Sterling Heights Public Library in advance to coordinate donations.

For more information about Parks and Recreation, the Sterling Heights Public Library and other City services, visit sterlingheights.gov.

We are now accepting applications for our new Teen Passport Advantage program which will allow all teens (ages 13-17) to to access our Parks and Recreation facilities without adult supervision.

Applications are available at the Community Center, located at 40250 Dodge Park Rd., and must be completed by a parent or guardian in-person. Once registered, Sterling Heights students will receive a membership sticker on their school ID, and Non-Sterling Heights students will receive a personal membership tag.

Starting Jan. 6, 2025, the Teen Passport Advantage will be required for entry to the Community Center and Dodge Park Ice Rink.

For more information, please call the Community Center at 586-446-2700.