Parks and Recreation Department

 

Municipal Service Center – 4811 N. Saginaw Rd.  Midland, MI 48640   Phone: 989-837-6930 Email: recreation@midland-mi.org

 

Programs & Special Events

 

Parks & Recreation Office Hours

The Parks & Recreation Department is located in the Public Service Center at 4811 N Saginaw Rd. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

 

Discounted Detroit Tigers Tickets!

Residents may choose from four “MRPA Day” games: July 5, August 11, September 10 and September 20, 2010. For just $30, attendees receive an upper box ticket, a hotdog, small soda, chips and a ride coupon for the Flyball Ferris Wheel.

To participate, simply download the promotional flyer/registration form by clicking here and send this registration form to the Tigers directly to secure tickets and concessions at the discounted rate.  Contact the Parks and Recreation Department for questions!

 

Tunes by the Tridge

Thank you for spending your Thursday evenings with us.  The 2011 Tunes by the Tridge schedule will be posted when available.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

Midland County Sports Hall of Fame 

The Midland County Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1990 by the Amateur Sports Capital Committee of the Midland County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The express purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor athletes, sports persons, coaches, administrators and benefactors who have made a significant impact on Midland sports programs.  If you have a worthy candidate in your organization please be encouraged to nominate them!  Forms are available at the link below, Midland Parks and Recreation Office and at the Midland Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.   Forms must be received by June 15 to be eligible for the 2010 Hall of Fame.  Winners and nominators will be contacted via telephone once the 2010 Class has been selected.  For those individuals who are not selected, all nomination forms are held for a period of three years.  The Hall of Fame is currently located at the Midland Civic Arena at 405 Fast Ice Drive. Continuing support is being provided by the Midland County Convention and Visitors Bureau.  A complete list of the Hall of Fame can be found on the Midland Amateur Sports Capital Committee website at http://www.midlandascc.org/.            Click here for the 2010 Hall of Fame Nomination Form. 

 

The Grand Experience at Mackinac Island  

October 17-19, 2010, The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

The Mackinac Island Grand Experience is a unique opportunity to stay at one of the finest and most historic hotel properties in America.  Step back in time and experience a way of life that has all but disappeared.  The Midland Parks and Recreation Department and the Saginaw County Parks and Recreation Commission are able to offer you this wonderful opportunity through its affiliation with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association.  The Mackinac Island Grand Experience is for individuals 50 years or older; spouses, sons, daughters and caregivers under 50 are also welcome.  Your stay includes; accommodations at the beautiful Grand Hotel (2 nights); baggage handling, taxes and tips; tea and cookies each afternoon; full breakfast each morning; five course dinner each night, including one banquet; champagne reception prior to banquet; various activities such as bocce ball tournament, putting and chipping contest, writing and photography contest, cooking demo, self-guided walks, history lectures, kitchen tour, movies, nightly demitasse and dancing to the Grand Hotel Orchestra; discounts on bicycle rental and golf and Motor coach transportation provided by Lakefront Lines, Inc.  For more information on this once-in-a-lifetime bus trip, including pricing information, please contact Midland Parks and Recreation.  Click here to view the brochure.

 

Punt Pass and Kick   

Young football fans will have an opportunity to exhibit their punting, passing and placekicking skills when Midland Parks and Recreation hosts the annual MRPA Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Middle School. There are separate divisions for boys and girls and the event is FREE. All participants will register on-site and are required to wear gym/tennis shoes – no cleats allowed. If a child is a winner of his/her age group they will need to produce a birth certificate after the event. First place finishers will advance to a sectional competition and may advance to the state and national finals!

Age Divisions:  8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15 (age as of 12-31-10)

 

Haunted Forest            

Walk amongst the ghouls and goblins along a 20-minute guided trek in the dark, wooded City Forest at 2840 E. Monroe Rd. in Midland. We recommend that children are eight years of age and older (PG-8) with parental discretion advised. The Haunted Forest is planned for October 14-17 and October 21-24 from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. No one will be allowed to line up after 9:30 p.m.  Admission to the Haunted Forest is $5.00 for adults (12 and older) and $3.00 for children (11 and under). Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Midland Special Olympics.

        

Many volunteers are needed for many projects in order to help make this event a spooky good time! Individuals, groups and organizations wishing to volunteer can contact Midland Parks and Recreation at 837-6930 or email us at recreation@midland-mi.org for details.