RESOURCE:
Sports Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department offers multiple adult and youth sports programs throughout the year. Whether your child wants to learn a new sport or improve their current skills, you want to form a team with your family, friends, or coworkers, or you simply want to drop in to a session on your own, there is something for you.
Little Eagles Basketball
Registration Now Open, Closes November 29, 2024
Start date: Saturday, January 11, 2025, to March 15, 2025
Description: Learn the basic skills of basketball in a fun atmosphere through Ferndale Parks & Recreation's Little Eagles Basketball League!
Coaches hold team practices during the week and have players ready for games on weekdays and Saturdays. In addition to competing against each other, Ferndale teams get the opportunity to play games against teams from Oak Park and Hazel Park, as part of the Tri-City League.
Practice days and times are dependent on gym and coach availability (typically weekday evenings). Weekday games are played on specific evenings at Webb Elementary and United Oaks Elementary in Hazel Park. All Saturday morning games are played at the Ferndale High School Gymnasium.
Players will need appropriate gym shoes, shorts/ pants, and a water bottle. Team jerseys will be provided by Ferndale Parks & Recreation.
Grades Offered:
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
3rd Grade - 4th Grade
5th Grade - 6th Grade
- Contingent upon Volunteer coach and player registration
- Volunteer coaches receive a refund for up to 2 of their children per season
- Highly skilled players are encouraged to play up an age group.
Youth Soccer
Registration Closed Until Winter 2025
Start Dates:
Open Registration: January 16
Close Registration March 1
Practices Start: April 7
Game schedule runs: Saturdays April 12-May 17
Learn the basic skills of soccer in a fun atmosphere through Ferndale Parks & Recreation's Soccer league!
Practices will be held on local fields around Ferndale, with games being played on Saturday mornings some Sundays and selected weeknights. Weeknight games will be dependent upon the specific league and the total number of teams formed in each league. The volunteer coach of each team will determine the practice day, time, and location and will be reaching out to their players.
Players will need to supply cleats, socks, shin guards, shorts/pants, and a water bottle. Team jerseys will be provided by Ferndale Parks & Recreation.
Age Groups offered:
U4
U6
U8
U10
U12
- Contingent upon volunteer coach and player registration
- Volunteer coaches recieve a refund for up to 2 of their children per season
- Highly skilled players are encouraged to play up an age group
Adult Drop-In Soccer (Co-ed)
Registration Closed Until Spring 2025
Start date: (Tentative) May 4, 2025
Schedule:
On Sundays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
From 5/4/2025 until 6/8/2025
Geary Park
Location: Geary Park | 1198 Earle Boulevard, Ferndale, MI, 48220
Description:
Adult Drop-in Soccer is a recreational drop-in program that promotes staying active both physically and socially within the Ferndale community. Though competitive play is common, the program focuses on having fun and meeting new people in a team sport atmosphere. Games will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sundays starting May 4, 2025, and running through June 8, 2025. This program is free.
Adult Softball
Registration Closed Until Winter 2025
Start date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Schedule:
On Thursday Evenings
10 Weeks starting May 1, 2025
- Spring/Summer and Fall Programs
- Men's and Co-Ed Softball
- Build your own team or register as a free agent
- Recreation teams available
Youth Baseball and Softball
Registration Closed Until Spring 2025
Start date: May 2025-July 2025
Description:
This is a recreation league that will focus on fun and skill development. Leagues will practice on local fields and play games in Ferndale and Hazel Park. All Ferndale participants receive a jersey and hat.
Season Begin and End Dates:
May 2025-July 2025
Age Groups Offered: (Age as of Aug 1, 2024)
T-Ball (4-6): July 31, 2018 – July 31, 2020
Machine (7-8): July 31, 2016 – and under
Pony (9-10): July 31, 2014 – and under
Minor (11-12): July 31, 2012 – and under
- Contingent upon volunteer coach and player registration
- Volunteer coaches recieve a refund for up to 2 of their children per season
Games:
T-Ball: Monday and Wednesday evenings
Machine Pitch: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Pony: Monday and Wednesday evenings
Minor: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Practice:
Practices will be determined by coaches after registration.
Adult Cardio Tennis
Registration Closed Until Spring 2025
Start date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Schedule:
On Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
6 Weeks starting June 14, 2025
Resource Person: chip@ifirstserve.net
Location: Tennis Courts at Ferndale High School | 881 Pinecrest Drive, Ferndale, MI, 48220
Description:
Cardio Tennis is a fun, group activity for both men and women featuring drills to give players of varying abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout to music. It includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and point playing. It’s a healthy way to get in shape and to burn calories.
Facilitators:
- First Serve
- Chip Fazio, USPTA Elite Tennis Professional, Pickleball Professional
Youth Tennis
Registration Closed Until Spring 2025
Start date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Schedule:
On Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
6 Weeks starting June 14, 2025
Resource Person: chip@ifirstserve.net
Location: Tennis Courts at Ferndale High School | 881 Pinecrest Drive, Ferndale, MI, 48220
Description: Tennis is a lifetime sport the whole family can play! In addition to fitness, tennis teaches life skills such as discipline, sportsmanship, self-reliance, and problem-solving. Classes are held by Coach Chip Fazio, a USPTA-certified Elite Professional. Each child should have a properly fitting youth racquet and a water bottle—racquets will be available for purchase.
4-6 years: Pee-wee tennis, Fun, laughter, and developing athletic skills are the name of the game for this age group. They are learning basic hand-eye coordination, agility, balance, and the rudiments of tennis technique. We are building better athletes at this stage and using fun games to keep them engaged. We also work on basic social skills, playing with others, taking turns, and keeping score.
7-10 years: Tennis strokes are beginning to be refined. We work on a greater variety of different shots, footwork, and tactics. Kids will play points in a variety of fun rally-based tennis games. They begin to learn traditional tennis scoring.
11-17 years: Kids will learn tennis serving and traditional scorekeeping. There is a greater emphasis on spin, directional control, and continental grip skills. We go into more detail on doubles and singles tactics and positioning.