Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation News

Pittsfield Charter Township is committed to providing safe, high-quality programming for the community. The health and safety of our residents is our number one priority, and we're developing innovative ways to continue to connect the people of Pittsfield with opportunities for healthy play and enrichment. We will continue to adhere to the most up-to-date recommendations and best practices as they evolve.

Please note the following updates to our programming: 

Parks - All Township Parks, trails and greenways remain open from dawn – dusk daily. Public restrooms are closed Play structures and disc golf courses at the Parks have been re-opened. Pavilion and athletic play field rentals have also resumed, subject to adherence with safety protocols. For more information, please call 734-822-2120. 

Youth - Virtual Art classes and enrichment programs

NATURE IN THE AFTERNOONS
Parents, looking for something new and exciting to have your kids do after school? Sign them up today for our cool Nature in the Afternoons. We’ll meet on Wednesdays at the various park locations to learn about all kinds of great nature things. We will hike on trails, play games, explore outside, and do a variety of other nature themed activities. Masks are required. Class size limited. Dress for the weather! Bathrooms will not be available.

DATE: Wednesdays, January 20 – February 3
TIME: 3:45 – 5:15 PM
FEE: $30/$25
AGES: 5 – 9
LOCATION: Please look for e-mail for locations each week!
January 20 – Lillie Park – Meet at Pavilion #1
January 27 – Montibeller Park
February 3 – Marsh View Meadows

VIRTUAL DRAWING ANIMALS
Fight boredom with creativity! -- Join Payton Cook, one of our popular art instructors, as she shares her passion of art with your children, online to learn how to draw a variety of adorable animals-from the jungle to the farm and everywhere in between! We may even have a chance to draw YOUR favorite animal! Basic Supplies needed: pencil and a piece of paper, though colored pencils would be great to add some color in addition to pencil shading

DATE: Saturdays, January 23 – February 13
TIME: 9:00 - 9:40 AM
AGES: 6+
FEE: $35

VIRTUAL COOKING WITH CHEF ALLISON
Is your kid obsessed with “The Great British Bake Off”, an enthusiastic cooking helper, or hungry teen who needs some kitchen pointers? Virtual cooking classes for kids with Chef Allison Anastasio of Last Bite Chef are open for registration now! Learn to make Breakfast for Dinner.

Kids will learn beginning cooking skills and gain confidence with this engaging online class. Chef Allison will walk you through making delicious scrambled eggs and fluffy pancakes (a great meal, any time!) and the convenient ingredient kit will make it a snap! Deadline to register January 8.

WHEN: January 16
TIME: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Kit contents (2 person): all purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda, sugar, salt, egg, milk, oil, cinnamon, maple syrup, and butter 

Don’ t have these items? You can purchase a $10 Cooking Kit curbside pick up at Township Hall (6201 W. Michigan Ave) on Thursday, January 14, 2 - 5 PM.

 Chef Allison Anastasio of Last Bite Chef is a personal chef and culinary educator based in Ann Arbor.

Read more about her at www.lastbitechef.com

VIRTUAL COOKING WITH CHEF ALLISON – FRIED RICE
Rice is nice when you cook it twice! Chef Allison is back with more fun for kids in the kitchen, and showing you how to make yummy fried rice that kids will love. Little chefs will learn fundamental kitchen skills, and you’ll end up with a tasty dish you can enjoy together. A convenient ingredient kit will make it even easier! Makes a great gift and a delightful experience to share.

Deadline to register January 17^th.
DATE: Saturday, January 30^th
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00PM
AGES: 5 - 17
FEE: $25

Ingredients needed: cooked rice (any kind, but sticky is best), garlic, ginger, onion, green onion, carrots, cabbage, red pepper, snow peas, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, butter, salt, black pepper

Don’t have these items? You can purchase a $10 Cooking Kit for 2, curbside pick-up at Township Hall (6201 W Michigan Ave.) on Thursday, January 28, 2 - 5 PM.

 Chef Allison Anastasio of Last Bite Chef is a personal chef and culinary educator based in Ann Arbor.

Read more about her at www.lastbitechef.com 

NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE - EARTH WORKS
Nuts About Science offers science enrichment activities that are educational and FUN!! They have four professionally trained teachers who love Science!  Our lessons are aligned with Michigan Standards for Science and STEM.

Have you ever wondered how the Earth works? This five-week session is for you! Each week students will perform experiments such as exploring fossils, volcanos, crystals, rocks & minerals and much more!

DATE: Tuesdays, 2/23 - 3/23 for grades 3^rd - 6^th
Wednesdays, 2/24 - 3/24 for grades 2^nd - 4^th
Thursdays, 2/25 - 3/25 for grades 1^st - 3^rd
TIME: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Your home and Nuts About Science Zoom Classroom
FEE: $170 includes all material

For more information and registration, please visit:

Adult & Senior - Although our Community/Senior Center is currently closed (available by appointment only). See our senior monthly newsletter for current programs.

Our Senior Café Lunch Program is still operating, please call 734-822-2117 to learn more and order meals.

For more information on how to get involved, please visit:

Special Events & More - The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market will be offering online sales weekly, most weeks, as well as Pop-Up Farmers Markets in the lot this fall with limited vendors on Thursdays, 2:00-6:00 pm at Platt & Michigan Avenue Masks and social distancing are required. Order online Saturday through Monday for safe, no contact pick-up on Thursday, 2-6 pm at: pittsfieldtownship.localfoodmarketplace.com

NATURE HIKES IN THE MOON LIGHT 
Take a moon light hike at Lillie Park trail loop listen to the sounds of owls, foxes or other animals, or the crunching from your boots, that seem to crack and split into the air. 

End the walk with roaring fire at the fire pit and have hot cocoa (Covid-19 restrictions permitting). Park restrooms are closed for season.

DATES:
Thursday, January 28^th
Saturday, February 27^th
Sunday, March 28^th
TIME: 6:00 - 6:30 PM *times may adjust to the light
LOCATION: Lillie Park South.
FEE: $15/$10 for each walk per person
AGES: All 

NATURE AT THE PRESERVE – MUSKRAT LOVE
Come hike in at the Pittsfield Preserve! There's a beautiful little wetland with loads of muskrat habitation. The only catch…it is a little muddy and slippery. If you are you able to dress well enough and wear sturdy shoes…then be prepared for a little muskrat themed investigation and educational information. If the pond freezes we could even maybe see some of the bubble trails they leave under the ice... Park restrooms are closed for season.

DATE: Saturday, February 13
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Pittsfield Preserve @ Morton Rd
FEE: $9/$7 per person
AGES: All

For more information and registration, please visit:

Thank you for being part of this vibrant community. You have our deepest gratitude for your patience and understanding as we adapt to these challenging times.

Updated Programming Information Due to COVID-19