The St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department specializes in providing maintenance services for parks and recreational facilities. The department offers boating safety and cultural classes. It works in compliance with federal, state and local government laws. St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department conducts a summer playground program for children with special needs. The department offers opportunities to participate in various arts and crafts, games and sports activities. It organizes field trips to a variety of places, such as Detroit Zoo and the Cranbrook Institute of Science. St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department is a part of the City of St. Clair Shores, Mich., which also operates communications, public works and fire departments.