Book Club
Fenton’s Open Book Club
Fenton’s Open Book will be offering a book club that will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call Fenton’s Open Book at 810-629-8000. (105 West Shiawassee).
The cost is free and the participants will receive a 20% discount on their book club purchase.
Happy Reading.
Ages 16 & up.
2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm
Fenton’s Open Book, 105 West Shiawassee, Fenton
Birthday Parties
Dance Birthday Party
Throw a dance party for your child’s special day!
Your child can choose to have one of the following types of dance parties to make their party unique— ballet, tap, jazz/pom, or hip-hop. Each party is 1 hour long. Party favors, decorations, etc. are supplied by the parents.
$150 for 10 guests, $5 extra per person over original 10 guests
Please call SLPR at 810.714.2011 or email karchmbeau@slpr.net or more information or to schedule your party.
Held at the SLPR Dance Studio located at 404 Ellen Street, Fenton MI 48430
COVID19 Reopening Plan
Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation (SLPR) is preparing for reinstating our programs and activities as well as reopening our office with the utmost care and thoughtfulness going into the safety of the public, our patrons and our staff. SLPR will do our part to remain diligent. We’re excited to launched our activities brochure online as we work to provide all the programs we can within the new safe standards so our Communities can get back to recreation! We are looking towards the future and realigning our safety measure in accordance to CDC Guidelines and Osha Guidance on Preparing the Workplace.Read More
Fenton & Linden Summer Concert Series 2020
Summer Concert Series 2020
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Fenton & LindenConcert Series have been canceled. The City of Fenton DDA, the City of Linden DDA and Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation thank you for your understanding and support during these trying times.
We look forward to making LIVE music with you in 2021!
SLPR’s Senior Fridays
SLPR’s Senior Fridays
Every Friday!
Join our fun-loving group for Senior Fridays at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center. Meet new friends, share some laughs while playing Bingo, Bunco, and Euchre.
Come for the day or just for your favorite part.
Wheelchair accessible.
If this is your first time visiting, please call 810-714-2011.
In the event of inclement weather or school closures for Fenton Area Public Schools, Senior Fridays will be cancelled.
Fees: Lunch is served the 4th Friday of the month at $4.00 a person (subject to change). Bingo & Bunco is $1.50 to play.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday!
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:30 – 10:30 am – Social Time 10:30 – 12:00 pm – Bingo 12:00 – 12:30 pm – Lunch 12:30 – 2:00 pm – Bunco 2:00 – 4:00 pm – Cards | FEES: Bingo is $1.50 to play Bunco is $1.50 to play Lunch is $4.00 |
*No Senior Fridays: March 8, March 29, July 5, July 26, & August 9, 2024
*If this is your first time visiting, please call 810.714.2011.
Walking
Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation Indoor Walking
Indoor Walking
There is no fee for this program.
VICINIA GARDENS
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
- May 20–August 30, 2024 (CLOSED on Holidays)
Steps to participate at Vicinia Gardens:
- Step 1: Participant will complete SLPR Registration and Background Check Form at SLPR Office.
- Step 2: Call will be made to the participant if cleared or not cleared to participate.
- Step 3: If Cleared, Participant will be able to receive their guest pass at the Vicinia Gardens, 4031 Vicinia Way, Fenton, MI 48430.
- Step 4: Participants need to check in at the front desk each time they walk.
*NO WALKING ON HOLIDAYS*
Vicinia Gardens
4031 Vicinia Way
Fenton, MI 48430
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR JUNE 2024. We apologize and look forward to bringing it back in the future.
Does your child have a love for trucks and large vehicles?
Free to the Community!
Then check out SLPR Touch-A-Truck free family-friendly event where the young and young at heart love to climb, run around, sit in, and even honk the horns of trucks and large vehicles seen throughout the county. The event features big trucks – fire trucks, boom trucks, construction equipment, street sweepers, and much more!
Saturday, June 1, 2024
10am-2pm
Bush Park
200 Lincoln St
Fenton, MI 48430
No registration required to attend.
Would your business like to sponsor this event? Or do you have a truck you’d like to bring out? Business/Trucks Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/YcusBN7YwP
Join the Momentum, be Part of the LAFF Pathway
Sponsor a Plate, Build a Path
Be part of the LAFF Pathway project which is building a Multi-Use Recreational Pathway connecting Argentine to Fenton. For a $100 sponsorship, you can sponsor a 4″ x 5″ bike plate and put your family name or business logo on it to become part of this exciting project!
You will have the opportunity to renew your plate each year. These metal plates will be displayed at all our events throughout the year and will be also listed on our website. Visit our website for details.
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LAFF BIKE PLATE SPONSOR
www.LAFFPathways.com
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Back to the Bricks
Back to the Bricks Tune Up Parties
Flint’s successful Back to the Bricks event is cruisin’ through Linden and Fenton in this special car cruise and car show. The Fenton & Linden Concerts will also be taking place during this event!
Downtown Linden-
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
5:00–9:00pm
Sponsored by the Linden DDA
6:30-8:00 pm– Concert by the Mill with Image
Downtown Fenton –
Thursday, August 8
5:00–9:00pm
Sponsored by the City of Fenton DDA
4:00-5:30 pm– Concert in the Park with Leave Those Kids Alone
5:00-8:00 pm– Farmers Market
6:30-8:00 pm– Concert in the Park with Leave Those Kids Alone
For more information, please visit backtothebricks.org
Inclement Weather Policy
Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel any program due to inclement weather, facilitation problems, or conditions beyond their control. Should this happen, SLPR will attempt to reschedule the program.
Inclement Weather Policy
If schools (Fenton, Linden, Lake Fenton) are closed, our inclement weather policy is that all Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation daytime and evening activities will be canceled for the day as well.  Should inclement weather arise during the day, evening programs may be canceled as well.
Please tune in to ABC 12 and NBC25, for school closing information. or watch our website, and Facebook, for current cancellations.
Driver’s Education
Classroom sessions of Driver’s Education Segment 1 or Segment 2 will NOT meet if Fenton High School is cancelled during the regular school year.
Rescheduled date will be announced at the next class meeting and posted on classroom door.
