Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with many varieties of youth and adult recreation leagues, family-friendly events, and spacious parks with unique, interactive amenities.

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Register for sports, programs, and events

We have several adult and youth Sports programs open for registration!

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Parks

Ferndale boasts 14 beautiful parks and greenspaces with amenities ranging from walking paths and rentable pavilions to a splash pad and skatepark.

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Recreation

Ready to get active and involved? Our Parks & Recreation Department has a program for you! 

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SeeClickFix

If you are experiencing an issue at one of our parks, such as a concern regarding a tree, cleanliness, broken equipment, or more, please report it on our SeeClickFix platform.

Recreation

Sports

The Recreation Department offers several adult and youth sports throughout the year. It's a great way to get involved in the community, build some team bonding, or introduce yourself or your child to a new sport. Check out the current and upcoming offerings. 

Sports Recreation

Link Center / Relevant Services / PDFs

Adult Programs Dog Park Park And Pavilion Rentals Parks Planning Pool Access Information Proposed Martin Road Recreation Facility Recreation Events Ride SMART Community Transportation Program Senior Programs Youth Leagues And Athletics Youth Programs

Department Members

LaReina Wheeler

Parks and Recreation Director

Robert Burch

Parks and Recreation Deputy Director

Emanuel Johnson

Recreation Manager

Taylor Furda

Rental Program Specialist

Alicia Pardo

Senior/SMART Coordinator

Parks and Recreation FAQs

For additional questions, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 248-544-6767. 

How do I report an issue at a park?

If it is a police matter, please call the Police Department's non-emergency line at 248-541-3650, or 911 if it is an emergency.

If there is a concern regarding parks maintenance, sanitation, or other similar areas, please report it to the SeeClickFix portal.

How can I bring my dog to the dog park?

The Ferndale Dog Park located at Wilson Park is only available to registered members. Dog Park membership is available to both residents and non-residents who have completed the required on-demand Dog Park Safety Course offered virtually by K9 Turbo Training. The membership fee is $40 for residents and $65 for non-residents. The park features several amenities for Ferndale's four-legged friends and their owners, including safe key fob access, fenced play areas for large and small dogs, sitting areas, dog water stations, waste pickup stations, urine-resistant shrubbery, and more.

Can I rent a City park?

The City of Ferndale offers several unique indoor and outdoor spaces for parties, events, athletics, and more. Visit the Fields and Facilities Rental page for more information.