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Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Auburn Hills by providing quality parks and
recreation opportunities with a variety of year-round programs, special events and facilities for
people of all ages and abilities. We strive to provide you with high-quality recreation programs,
events and facilities and we take pride in making your recreational experience an enjoyable one.
If you’re not completely satisfied with your experience, please call us and share your concerns and
suggestions for improvement.
The Parks & Recreation Department offers scholarships to Auburn Hills youth to help with
program fees. Please call with your confidential inquiry.
Your ideas are needed! We’re always looking for new and different recreation ideas to offer to
residents of Auburn Hills. If you have any suggestions or are considering sharing your talents with
others as an instructor, please contact Brian Marzolf, Parks & Recreation Director at bmarzolf@
auburnhills.org or 248-370-9353.
How to Register for Events
City of Auburn Hills
Parks and Recreation Dept
1827 N. Squirrel Road
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
Located in the Community
Center on the Civic Center
campus.
Phone: 248-370-9353
Fax: 248-370-9357
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday;
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1. Online: Go to auburnhills.org, select Departments>Parks and Recreation, then click “Register
Now!” and follow the quick and easy instructions.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
2. Mail-in: Simply fill out the attached form and mail it with your payment (if needed). Check
or money order should be made payable to: City of Auburn Hills. Mail to: Parks & Recreation
Department, 1827 N. Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.
Saturday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
3. In Person: We’ll be glad to take your registration at the Community Center during business
hours. We accept cash, check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard only).
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Youth Programs
Athletics
Quick-Start Tennis - New!
Learn tennis on a smaller court, shorter net, using smaller racquets,
and foam balls. Participants will learn the rules and etiquette of the
game. Equipment provided. Classes held from 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Ages
6 – 9.
Location: Auburn Hills Community Center Gym
Session I: Tuesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 25 (#113491A)
Session II: Tuesdays, Mar. 18 – Apr. 29 (#113491B)
Fee:
$75-resident / $85-non-resident (incl. shirt/merit award)
Registration: At least one week prior to the class (no class 2/18 or 4/8)
Mini-Hoops Basketball - New!
Participants will learn passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding
skills. Each day will start with a “skill of the day” and progress into drills
and games. Classes held from 5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Ages 4 & 5.
Location: Auburn Hills Community Center Gym
Session I:
Thursdays, Jan. 16- Feb. 27(#125130A)
Session II: Thursdays, Mar. 13 – Apr. 24 (#125130B)
Fee:
$75-resident / $85-non-resident (incl. shirt/merit award)
Registration: At least one week prior to the class (no class 2/20 or 4/10)
Youth Basketball Leagues
Auburn Hills Parks & Recreation and Play 4 Fun Sports present
this instructional basketball league that focuses on fundamentals,
sportsmanship, teamwork, equal playing time and fun. Boys and
girls will develop their basketball skills through practices and weekly
games. Each team will have one practice a week on
Monday or Wednesday (Grades 1st-4th) Saturdays
prior to game (5th-8th) along with Saturday games,
to continually focus on developing players’ skills and
understanding of the game! The first two weeks will
be focused on skill development and assessing players’
abilities. Volunteer coaches are needed!
Location:
Schedule:
Divisions:
Fee:
Register:
Auburn Hills Community Center Gym/Avondale High School
January 18- March 22 (No Games Feb. 15 or 22)
Grades 1st - 2nd (#113050), 3rd-4th (#112020)
5th - 6th Boys/Girls (#112030), 7th – 8th Boys/Girls (#112040)
$65-resident / $75-non-resident (1st child);
$60-resident / $70-non-resident (2nd child)
By January 13
Summer Baseball League - New!
Auburn Hills Parks & Recreation & Jason Thompson Baseball present a new
Summer Baseball League in Auburn Hills for children ages 7-10 years old.
League includes: 6 game season, 6 free hours of batting cage time at JTB
($450 value) for each team (1 hour/week), hat/shirt included. Teams pay
umpire $25 each game. Volunteer Coaches needed!
Location: Civic Center Park Ball Diamond / Auburn Elementary
Schedule: June 16 – August 3, Saturday/Sunday,
Divisions: Ages 7-8(Coach Pitch) & Ages 9-10 (ages as of 5/1/14)
Fee:
$120 per person resident
$130-per person non-resident
Register:
Download league information and registration form at
www.jasonthompsonbaseball.com/campsleague.
If you have questions, call 248-853-2255.