Parks Services

 The VIP Program, a special activity program for individuals with disabilities, will be held June 22nd through August 6.  The program runs Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes weekly field trips, crafts, sports and much more.

Held in the Activity Building in Heritage Park, the program has limited space available for ages 8-24.  Program fee is $150 per student.

Registration begins June 1st at the Golf, Parks and Recreation Office, located at 22805 Goddard Road.  For more info call (734) 374-3906

For information, please call (734) 374-3906.

Discounted tickets are on sale Memorial Day, through Labor Day at the Taylor Recreation Center.

Located at Sheridan Community Center, supervised open swimming is available from June through Labor Day (weather permitting) at minimal cost. Senior Swim is 10:30am to 12pm Tuesday and Thursday. Water Aerobics is 6pm to 8 pm Monday and Wednesday. Open Swim hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday and Wedneday; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Seasonal pool passes are available. Call (734) 374-3906 for more information.

The chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the William Ford Senior Activity Center. The group welcomes area residents, from high school students through senior citizens. There are no auditions. The group performs springtime and Christmas shows. For more information or to join, please contact Director Mark Ennis at (313)291-7893.

Children ages 8 to 13 are encouraged to learn the fundamentals of golf at Lakes of Taylor Golf Club. Space is limited. Call (734) 287-2100 for more information.

Softball:

The four Taylor Little Leagues, which operate independently of the City of Taylor, have created a girls softball program within Taylor.

Located off Van Born Road, between Inkster and Beech Daly roads, Northwest Pool features supervised open swimming from June through Labor Day (weather permitting). Pool hours are Noon to 7 p.m. daily. Night swimming for adults and swimming lessons are also available. The fee is $3 per Taylor resident; $5 for non-residents. Seasonal pool passes are available. Features at Northwest Pool include a zero-depth entry, which is great for small children, a bench inside the pool for seating and five water play features designed for children. For more information, please call (734) 299-1667 (seasonal) or (734) 374-3906.

Taylor Sports&Recreation Hall of Fame:

The Hall of fame is located at the entrance of the Taylor Sportsplex, this recognizes individuals for their athletic achievements and/or contributions to Taylor organized sports and recreation.  Nominations are accepted in the Golf, Parks and Recreation office. 

This exciting event is at Heritage Park, includes the Downriver area's largest fireworks display (with music), concerts,  a 5K run, Vegas tent, fireworks, family games, puppet shows, a fishing derby, a huge carnival, a kids carnival, and lots, lots more. For more information, please call (734) 374-3906.

Classes offered at the Recreation Center include ballet, pointe and partnering; traditional jazz, theatre dance, hip-hop and world beat; tap and tap funk; Polynesian and Tahitian dance.  A Tiny Tot program is available for children two through four.
The regular dance season begins with classes held for September through May. Summer intensive workshops are held for four weeks, offering classes for the intermediate and advanced students only. Reasonable rates afford everyone the opportunity to Dance.
Registrations are taken in March and April for the September - May schedule of classes.  After that time, classes will be available if class size permits. For more information, call (734) 374-3904 or visit www.taylor-dance.com.

5 week session begins June 22, 2009. Mondays and Wednesday. $42.00 includes lessons by a certified instructor and a USA team tennis Tshirt. Registration begins May 4th. Students are grouped according to age. Ages 10 and under 9-10 a.m., ages 11-14 10:15-11:15 a.m. and ages 15-18 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call (734) 374-3906.

Held at Heritage Park Pavilion B. Six weeks starting June 22. Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm. $45 each week for Taylor residents and $55 each week for non residents. Ages 6-12. Children will enjoy recreation activities and arts and crafts. There will be field trips available on Thursday for an extra charge. Registration begins May 18. For more information call (734) 374-3906.