Athletic Leagues

Adult - Athletic Leagues

Team registration is handled in the Recreation office in City Hall. Registration for most leagues is done six to eight weeks prior to the start of the season.

• Men: Basketball, Touch Football, Softball, 35 & Over Softball
• Women: Basketball, Softball 55+, Soccer
• Coed: Softball

Here's the Team Application Package for adult softball.

Youth - Athletic Leagues

Athletic Associations
A volunteer Board of Directors in co-operation with the Recreation Department manages the following youth athletic programs:

• ROHA: (Royal Oak Hockey Association) Call (248)435-9309. www.roha.org
• ROYFT: (Royal Oak Youth Football Teams)
  The City has 2 youth football and cheerleading teams serving the youth of Royal Oak. They participate and are part of the OMYFL-Oakland Macomb Youth Football League.
  ROYFT President: Brad Spitz, (248) 943-9741
  Royal Oak Chargers & Chiefs Web Site

  Registration for fall football and cheerleading will be held at the Royal Oak Senior Center on Marais and is usually in April (Check the ROFL website for current information).

  All forms will be available at the registration.

  Everyone needs a COPY of the birth certificate, recent photo, a sports physical dated after April 15th. (the physical can be handed in later)

  To get started with the registration, the COPY of the birth certificate, photo and check is all that's needed.

• ROSL: (Royal Oak Sandlot League) http://www.eteamz.com/royaloaksandlotleague/
  The Royal Oak Sandlot League (ROSL) offers leagues for softball and hardball. Practices begin in May and the season ends in late July. Youth who live in the City of Royal Oak or attend a school in the City of Royal Oak (public or private) are eligible to participate.
    - Hardball 
    - Softball
    - T-BALL / Control Pitch
  ROSL Information Line (248)246-3495.
• ROYSA: (Royal Oak Youth Soccer Association) www.roysa.com

Total Soccer

The indoor, bubble-domed structure has been operating in Royal Oak for several years. The facility offers soccer leagues, camps, clinics and tournaments for soccer players from age 4 to 40 and older. Total Soccer operates seasonally from October to April. Location: 1319 Lexington Blvd (North of 13 Mile, East of Crooks). Phone: 248-288-2110 http://www.totalsoccerinc.com/royaloak.htm

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Contact Recreation

Tod Gazetti, Recreation Director, (248) 246-3180

Location:
Salter Community Center
1600 N Campbell Rd
Royal Oak MI 48067

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Phone: (248) 246-3180

Fax: (248) 246-3007

Who to Call

Facility and Pavilion Rentals

Senior / Community Center Rental
Meeting rooms at the Community Center are available for rent by non-profit groups during the evening hours. Room set-up and takedown is the responsibility of the requesting organization. The Center is unavailable for private functions, such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, family reunions, etc. Check here information regarding rental policies and fees or call (248) 246-3900.

Picnic Shelter Rental
Groups may reserve the picnic shelters at Starr/Jaycee Park and V.F.W. Park. Royal Oak residents have priority to reserve a shelter January through June 1 for next summer; starting June 2, non-residents may apply. Rental fee is based upon the size of the shelter:

Call (248) 246-3180 or check here for a copy of the Park Shelter Reservation/Rental policy. All rentals must be processed in person.

Ballfield Reservations
Royal Oak residents can reserve various ballfields on weekends during the summer for a nominal fee. Call the Recreation Office (248) 246-3180 one week ahead for weekend field reservations. Permits issued weekdays only, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Outdoors Special Events
Use permits are required for all outdoor events including but not limited to running events, fund raisers, festivals, tournaments, weddings and any other event that may take place on public park and/or city facilities.

Gymnasium Rentals
There are a few remaining time slots left for gymnasium rentals at the Salter Community Center. The cost of renting the gym is $70 per hour. For more information and available times please call 248-246-3180.

Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is available Monday thru Friday, January - April, for any hours; Beginning May 1st, Fridays are reserved as market days. Saturdays - From 3 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. all year. Posted Occupancy - 700. Market rental is $100.00 per hour with a 5 hour minimum or $1300.00 for the entire day (beginning as early as necessary for the event, ending at 11:00 p.m.) For more information call 248-246-3276.

The park shelter policy is in Adobe Acrobat format and you will need the Acrobat reader to view it. You can download the Acrobat Reader free from Adobe Systems, Inc. by clicking on the button.

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Master Plan

In its continuing effort to provide quality recreational opportunities for its citizens, the City of Royal Oak created the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as a tool to guide the development of City-maintained recreational facilities and locations. An extensive recreation plan was conducted in 1999. The 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan is the latest effort by the City to establish new recreational goals and objectives for the community, which focuses on maintenance and development.  

2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan

1999 Parks and Rec Master Plan

Master Plan Maps and Letters

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Registration

Mail-In Registration: Mail-in registration is accepted on a first-come, first -served basis. Be sure to completely fill out the registration form on this page or a resonable facsimile. Mail completed form and payment to:
    Royal Oak Recreation
    211 S Williams St
    PO Box 64
    Royal Oak MI 48068-0064
(Do not send cash. Use separate checks for different classes in case one of your desired classes is filled. Make checks payable to: Royal Oak Recreation.)

In Person: Come to the Royal Oak Recreation located at the Dept of Public Service, 1600 N Campbell Rd, Royal Oak MI 48067. Walk-in registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  (Cash, check or Visa/MasterCard accepted.) Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fax: (248)246-3007 Fax registrations are accepted 24 hours. We cannot confirm receipt of your fax registration by return fax or by phone. You must call us for confirmation.
(Credit Card only-please include credit card #, expiration date, and signature on registration form.)

Senior programs: Register at the Senior/Community Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Checks Payable To: Royal Oak Recreation

Use separate checks for different classes when registering by mail in case one of your desired classes is filled. (Insufficient Funds on Checks: There will be a $35.00 "Returned Check Charge" to all accounts for checks that are returned from the bank. NSF accounts that are not paid in full within 10 days of notice are sent to the Oakland County Prosecutors Office for criminal prosecution.)

Refund Policy: Your satisfaction is our most important objective. Refunds will be granted up to one week prior to the start of activity, less a $5 service fee. Refunds will be granted after the first week of class, less $10 service fee plus cost of classes already held. No refunds will be granted after the second week of class. No refunds once a camp has started. No refunds on one day classes. Allow three weeks for refund check. Fees charged on credit cards must be credited back to your credit card "Less Service Charges Indicated".

Waiting List: All registration is accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. If a desired class is full, ask to be put on the waiting list. Classes may be added if the facility and instructor are available.

General Information

• Office phone number 248-246-3180.
• Entire fee must accompany registration.
• No confirmation will be sent unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
• Registration must be processed through the Recreation Office and cannot be received at the class.
• All activities are subject to a minimum enrollment or class will be canceled. Full refunds will be given if a class/camp is cancelled by Royal Oak Recreation.
• To insure that all participants enjoy the Recreation classes of their choice, it is asked that children not accompany their parents to classes designated for adult participants only.
• Insurance: The City of Royal Oak does not provide accident or hospital insurance for people participating in activities.
• Classes held in schools will not meet when public schools are closed for holidays, inclement weather or other emergencies.
• Please indicate if you have any condition of impairment, which requires accommodation for your enjoyment of the program.

Special Events

Outdoor Art Fair
Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm
Royal Oak Memorial Park,
Corner of Woodward Ave and 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Visit http://www.royaloakarts.com for more information.
 
This is a juried fine art show sponsored by the Royal Oak Arts Council and Royal Oak Recreation. For more information please call 248.246.3180. Each year, artist applications will be available mid-January. All applications are due back March 15. If you are an artist and would like an application to our show, check here. Questions, please request by email at: Artfair@ci.royal-oak.mi.us  

The show is set amoung the beautiful trees of Memorial Park and offers a unique blend of fine art and fine crafts. The show attracts artists from across the country and has national ranking as one of the top fairs in the United States. Art work will be for sale in many categories including: drawing, painting, photography, clay, collage, glass, metal, wood, jewelry, leather/fiber, and mixed media.
 
The Art Fair offers an excellent opportunity to purchase an original item for your home, office or as a gift. Food concessions will be on site for lunch and dinner. No dogs allowed in the Park.

Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:15pm Thursday after Thanksgiving.
Handbell Choir, Salvation Army Band, Refreshments and Holiday Magic at the Farmers Market.

Outdoors Concert Series - Midweek Music Program
Usually in August depending on funding and sponsorship;
No Summer Concerts again this year.