AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - The St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department actively seeks and supports participation by all people with a variety of interests and abilities in recreational programs and services.  Please call us so that we will know how to serve you better.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION - Advance registration for the classes/programs is required and can be done in person at the Parks & Recreation Department or by mail.  To register for classes by mail, complete a program registration form return it to:

St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department
20000 Stephens Drive
St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080-3109

Registrations may also be done by phone with use of VISA or MASTERCARD.  Mail-in registrations are encouraged.  Registrations are handled on a first come, first served basis. 

Summer Playground Program - Weekly program running from mid June to mid August each summer.  Offered to both resident and non-resident children ages 5 to 12 years, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park (Masonic and Jefferson).  Cost is $110.00 per week per child for Residents, $130.00 per week for Non-Residents. ($10 discount per week for any additional children)  Fee includes 2 weekly field trips to the municipal pool, field trips, arts & crafts, sports and games.  Please Note:  We can no longer issue refunds, space is limited to the first 100 children per week on a first come first served basis.  The earliest drop off time is 8:00 AM and latest pick up time is 5:30 PM.  Please call 586-445-5350 to register or for more information.

 Special Needs Summer Playground Program - Weekly program is based out of Veterans Memorial Park and runs from mid June to mid August each year. Offered to all special needs children, both resident and non-resident, ages 5 and older, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Cost is $70.00 per week per child for Residents and $80.00 per week per child for Non-Residents. We provide many opportunities for children with Special Needs during the summer months.  These opportunities include field trips to places such as Detroit Zoo, Cranbrook Institute of Science, horseback riding, etc.  We also attend the public pool twice a week, in order to keep the kids cool during those hot summer days.  While at the Park we provide arts and crafts, sports, games and other special activities.  Please Note:  We can no longer issue refunds, space is limited to the first 35 children per week on a first come first served basis.  We can not accommodate early drop off or late pick up.  Please call 586-445-5350 to register or for more information.

GROUP PARK PERMITS

Spend a beautiful day in the park with friends and family!

St. Clair Shores residents can obtain a group park permit at the Parks and Recreation office for $75.00.

Veterans Memorial Park – With a group park permit you are allotted one picnic table per ten people, up to ten tables.  There is one pavilion located near the Splash Zone. This pavilion is by permit use only for more information call Parks and Recreation at (586) 445-5350

Blossom Heath Park – With a group park permit you are allotted one picnic table per ten people, up to ten tables.  There is one pavilion, but we do not rent it out, it is first come, first serve.

Wahby Park – This is a wonderful place for Weddings and Wedding Pictures.  The bride, groom, or parents of the bride or groom can obtain a park permit to use this park for one hour, Fridays and Saturdays, between 1:00PM and 4:00PM only.  There is no cost.  Residents only.

For more information please call the St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department at (586) 445-5350 or stop in and see us inside the Civic Arena at 20000 Stephens.

 Boaters Safety Classes - St. Clair Shores Sail and Power Squadron and St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation are proud to present Safe Boating Classes.  Ideal for persons ages 12 and up, classes are taught in four week sessions, every Wednesday from March through Sept. from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Civic Arena.  Class is free to attend, but there is a $35 book fee.  Pay for books the first night of class.  The book contains rules, safety, and equipment information as well as Federal, State, and Local laws.  Instructors are DNR certified water safety instructors and can issue certifications.  These classes meet the State requirements for personal watercraft use.  Sign up the whole family and share the book!  For further information or to sign up, please call 586-445-5350.

GENERAL REFUND POLICY - The general refund policy of the Department of Parks & Recreation is to process full refunds less a $5 administrative fee.  The department’s “satisfied customer” policy will allow special consideration for each request.  Protests may be appealed to the director of the department.  In all cases, the original (white) receipt must be returned to the Department of Parks & Recreation before a refund can be processed and must be accompanied by a Refund Request form approved and signed by the person/supervisor in charge of the activity.  Processing all refunds takes approximately two to four weeks and will be issued and mailed to the name and address as shown on the receipt.  No refunds will be issued after the second class.

ACTIVITIES ROOM RENTALS - Refunds for security deposits will be approved upon satisfactory inspection of rooms rented.  If the inspection finds them unsatisfactory, monies will be deducted for damages and may exceed the deposit amount.

AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS - Refunds will not be issued.  This policy will also apply to all types of tickets whenever restrictions do not allow refunds.

INSTRUCTIONAL/CULTURAL CLASSES - Refunds must be requested and approved BEFORE the second session of class.

WEEK NIGHT SHIFT HOCKEY - Refunds will not be issued.

ICE RENTALS - An ice renter may cancel reserved ice, with full reimbursement of the deposit, only if the cancellation occurs prior to six days before the ice time is scheduled.  Late cancellations require full deposit forfeiture.  Acceptance of the receipt by a lessee/ice renter is admission that lessee fully understands and agrees to abide by arena “Rules and Regulations for Ice Renters”.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER TRIPS - A refund will not be processed for “No Shows” or $5.00 trips.   Unless a stand-by purchases your trip ticket, refunds will not be processed for cancellations.  When dealing with outside bus companies, refunds occur only when we are not charged for the cancellation.

VISA/MASTERCARD CHARGES AVAILABLE - The Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that our customers will be able to charge their recreational programs with Visa and Mastercard.   We will only be able to accept full payments for ice reservations and room rental security deposits. This service is ONLY available at the Department of Parks & Recreation.

The Department of Parks & Recreation's goal is to serve its customers in a fast and efficient manner.  If you have a suggestion, feel free to jot it down and mail it to us.  Your input is important and will be considered when implementing new procedures.