Recreation

Online registration for Shelby Township park and recreation programming is available through the township’s new platform at register.shelbytwp.org.

If you have registered for programs or events with the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department, the Shelby Township Senior Center or the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center within the past three years, your “household account” automatically transitioned to the new system. Established users must set a new password for the system by clicking the "Sign In" button and following “reset password” prompts.

If you have any questions, contact us at 586-731-0300 or shelbyprm@shelbytwp.org. The Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department offices are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed daily noon-1 p.m. for lunch.

• Refunds for most classes will be honored if the request is made before a class meets for the second time.
• See league information for refund deadline dates, fees and policies for our athletic leagues.
• Refunds for 1-day events or classes, camps or for programs that meet for consecutive days must be requested at least 7 business days prior to the scheduled date.
• $7 per enrollment will be deducted from refunds for processing unless description lists a different fee.
• A check will be mailed 3-4 weeks from date or request for cash and check transactions.
• Your card will be credited for VISA or Mastercard refunds.
• Refunds will not be issued for any fee of $7 or less.
• No partial refunds can be issued.

• Branching Out - Shelby Township events and programs catalog
• Parks and Facilities - Details on everything we offer in our parks and facilities
• Heritage Garden Brochure
• Hope Chapel Brochure
• Trap & Archery Range Flyer
• Splash Pad Brochure
• Memorial Benches
• Memorial Trees

Sports combine the elements of physical fitness, competition and the ability to win at something when all of the regulations are followed. People who play sports can expect to be physically challenged by the demands that the sports put on them.

This is why Shelby Township Parks and Recreation offers option for various sporting league for adults, teens and children. A key part of this experience are our volunteer coaches, officials and staff. To be a part of this team submit a volunteer application to the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department. Online registration is available for all of our leagues.

Adult Leagues

Shelby Township Parks and Recreation adult sports leagues offer more than a night with friends and exercise in our first-rate recreation facilities. Highlighted by ASA-certified spring and summer softball at beautiful Mae Stecker Park our leagues offer a great opportunity for you to relive your glory days.

For game schedules, see our league site. All games are subject to weather. Cancellations are announced on the Shelby Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page. Please call 586-726-4556 for our weather cancellations before contacting the department directly.

Youth Sports Leagues

Sports are a great way to get kids out and active. They can enjoy the fresh air while learning valuable lessons like teamwork, dedication and how to win and lose. Shelby Township Parks and Recreation youth leagues teach the fundamentals of sports with other kids their age without an intense focus on wins and losses.

Online registration is available for all leagues. All games are subject to weather. Cancellations are announced on the Shelby Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page. Please call 586-726-4556 for our weather cancellations before contacting the department directly. To see the schedule for games or to check out their scores, visit our league site.

• Youth Sports Volunteer Application
• Concussion Information

The mission of the Shelby Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is to provide organized sports, leisure, cultural and educational programs, and outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe, healthy environment, providing members of the community with progressive recreational, cultural, leisure and educational programs.

Shelby Township's Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department strives to offer a wide variety of quality programming, activities and events for all ages and interests. The PRM Staff works year around to provide an ever-changing array of leisure opportunities that will enrich the lives of the members of our community.

Athletic Events and Leagues for Children, Adults, and Seniors Annual Holiday and Cultural Events Instruction in Sports, Fitness, and Dance Nature Center Events and Programming Senior Citizen Activities and Outings Workshops, Seminars, and Various Programs.

More than 1,100 acres of public parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages. You’ll find athletic fields, biking and hiking trails, a fishing site, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, as well as a number of picnic areas throughout our parks. You’ll even find pavilions to rent for large groups such as graduation parties and family reunions, and a beautiful outdoor locale for family or wedding photos.

Shelby Township’s parks and recreation catalog includes a listing of our current offerings. The publication is mailed to Shelby Township and Utica households and can also be downloaded on our publications page. 

The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department's Special Recreation Program allows teens and adults who are developmentally and/or physically impaired to gain confidence and a feeling of independence by meeting new friends and sharing fun social activities.

Membership is free and the group continues to grow with over 120 registered members ranging in ages 18 & up. Monthly activities include dinner outings, dances, sports nights, pizza and movie nights, craft days, bingo and seasonal bowling, basketball and softball leagues. Nominal fees required and will vary for each activity.

Please call 586-731-0300 to register and be placed on the mailing list to receive the calendar of events which is mailed three times a year.

The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department invites you to “Connect with Your Community” and consider taking advantage of an opportunity to promote your business and to show your support of the community by sponsoring one of our many, popular parks and recreation events.

Our sponsors play an important role in the success of our annual free or low cost family events and youth athletic programs, as their support allows us to keep operating costs, and therefore fees, down while still providing quality recreational and social opportunities for all ages and interests. Please take a look at our Calendar of Events and the table listing options and benefits for sponsors. There is also agreement form to print off and send to us. We also have sponsor options for our youth sports leagues and for the Shelby Township Art Fair. Please contact us at 586-731-0300 or shelbyprm@shelbytwp.org if you are interested in either of those options.

Please take a few moments to look over the information and consider taking advantage of this opportunity to show your support of the families in the area with the benefit of promoting your business or organization. Please contact Jess Thomas with any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities. She can be reached by phone at 586-731-0300 or via e-mail at jthomas@shelbytwp.org.

The staff from the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department, together with those from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center and Shelby Township Senior Citizen Center send their sincerest thanks and best wishes to the many generous individuals, businesses, and service organizations that have shown their support of our activities, events, and programs throughout the year. Contributions included funding assistance, the donation of goods and/or services, and volunteering time to aid in making our special events a success.

• Filming Agreement - This publication is for any private enterprise that is requesting to do any filming on any Township Grounds.

• Freedom of Information Request Form - If you would like officially request any document associated to the Parks, Recreation, & Maintenance, Department, Nature Center, or Senior Center, please contact the Human Resources Department.

• Instructions for Insurance Certificates - If you are renting a pavilion at one of the Township Parks and are using a caterer, renting a moonwalk, dunk tank, etc. then you need to follow these instructions to submit a liability insurance certificate from the company you are contracting.

• Special Use Permit - This publication is for any independent profit or non-profit organization this is requesting to use one of our Township Facilities for a special event.

• Participation Waiver of Responsibility

Pioneer Park, located at 7505 Hahn Street, is home to the city of Utica's new dog park.

As part of Shelby Township's shared service agreement with Utica, township residents can register to use the dog park for an annual fee. Fees include a key fob for entry to the park. Submit liability waivers and documentation, and pick up key fobs at Utica City Hall at 7550 Auburn Road.

Register online here

CODE OF CONDUCT AND INFORMATION

Incidents must be reported by phone, email or in-person within two business days. Please call the Utica Police Department 586-731-2345 Non-Emergency or 911 for Emergencies.

For maintenance issues regarding the park, please call 586-739-1600.

Memberships are active for 1 year from the date of purchase or renewal. 

Fees:

Buy a Membership online here* or fill out a membership form and visit the City of Utica Town Hall in person.
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*If you don't have a household registered in our system, please call 586-731-0300 to have it created.