FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022
THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
With weather finally changing for the better, the Parks and Recreation Department was able to work with an area contractor to resolve an ongoing issue on the Nature Trail north of 19 Mile Road.

Since opening in 2020, this section has been plagued with standing water over the trail making it impassable for months at a time. Resolution included additional grading as well as the installation of a culvert for water to pass under the trail en route to the drain.

Please see above for a photo taken last fall and after the work was completed just this past week.
The Dodge Park Splash Pad will open for the season on Saturday, May 28!

2022 Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12 - 8 p.m. 
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fees:
Residents: Free with ID / Proof of Sterling Heights residency
Non-residents: $5 per person

It is also important to note the following:
  • Children and teens under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Non-resident parents/guardians are also required to pay the $5 entrance fee.
  • Residents without proper identification will be subject to the $5 per person fee.
  • Bottled water and pre-packaged food allowed in designated area only.
  • Nuts, seeds, candy and gum are not allowed.
  • Proper swim attire is required to use the Splash Pad - when purchasing attire, please confirm that the item is specifically made for swimming/swimming pools. Lycra & Nylon are the best non-absorbent materials and fabrics to wear at the Dodge Park Splash Pad.

Weather Hotline: (586) 446-2711
It is recommended that you call the weather hotline before coming out each day to ensure that the Splash Pad is open. Unexpected closures due to weather or mechanical issues are updated on the hotline in real time.
Celebrating 51 years of dance, the Sterling Stars dance program will take the stage at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4!

Their annual recital will begin at 6:30 p.m. featuring 210 dancers in 44 performances!

Tickets will be available at the door for $10.
Sterling Heights impacted 30 lives in April, and we hope you will help us impact even more in May!

Versiti Blood Center will be back at the Community Center on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 17 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
You can also donate for a chance to win a $75 e-gift card so you can stream your favorite movie or download the latest game! 
 
To ensure a successful blood donation, eat iron rich foods such as red meat, chicken, seafood, beans, quinoa, spinach, chickpeas, lentils, peas and pumpkin seeds.

Helpful tip: Vitamin C helps to absorb the iron!
The flowers are budding and the sun is shining! Spring into Summer with a a fun game of Bingo at the Community Center!

Our event will feature five games of bingo, prizes and refreshments.

Pre-registration is required.
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a local community organization to collect returnable bottles and cans every other Thursday during the weekly Farmers Market and Music in the Park concert.

This is a great opportunity to raise funds for a cause while helping to continue the City’s recycling efforts and keeping thousands of recyclable containers out of the landfill!
 
The partnering organization will need to commit to an every other week schedule, providing volunteers to empty the recycling containers throughout the evening/night. We will provide the bins and the bags, you provide the help!

Please email us at recreation@sterling-heights.net if your organization is interested in this opportunity to raise funds and save the planet!
In honor of Senior Nutrition Month, the Senior Center is challenging you to have a little fun!

Play our game by filling out our quiz here! Participants can return completed forms from April 1 through May 3 at 12 p.m. to the Senior Center or seniorcenter@sterling-heights.net.

Individuals who submit a completed game will be entered into our prize drawing.

We have grocery store gift cards and free Dining Senior Style meals as prizes, and who doesn’t want a chance at free food!
Smash Bro's Tournament: Adult Div.   

Our Adult Esports Division will face off on May 12 in a Smash Bro's tournament through round robin and bracket play.

Socialize with other players in a fun competitive atmosphere that gives you a taste of what tournament play looks like.

Top prizes will be given to first and second place winners.
Rocket League 2v2 Tournament: Family Div.   

Rocket League tournament will take place on May 19 and is open for ages 7 and older!

Tournament style will be 2v2 matches with a best of three. First and second place finishers will receive Amazon gift card of $40 and $20.
Save the date! In partnership with Ascension Macomb-Oakland, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, and McLaren Macomb, the Healthy Living Expo will take place on May 25, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dodge Park Farmers Market!

This is a free event and will offer gift bags for the first 500 attendees, health screenings, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, cooking demonstrations, on-site experts, and much more!

Presented by Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce and FirstState Bank.
2022 UCS-Sterling Heights SOS 5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile Fun/Walk will take place on June 4 in Dodge Park.

The Support Our Sports 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk is an opportunity to show your support for children in Utica Community Schools by helping to fund Junior High sports.

For more info, visit the registration website below!