January 4, 2013 – Those interested in reserving a
picnic shelter at select parks in Midland may do so beginning Monday, January 14,
2013.
On Monday,
January 14, City of Midland residents only may reserve shelters, in
person, from 7:30 a.m. until noon at the Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice
Drive, located off Bay City Road between Rockwell Drive and Waldo Road, and
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation office, located in the
Municipal Service Center, 4811 N. Saginaw Road.
Beginning
Tuesday, January 15, anyone may reserve shelters in person at the Parks and
Recreation Office, or by calling 989-837-6930 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Non-refundable
reservation fees for park shelters, which will help fund park maintenance and
equipment, will be charged as follows:
Emerson Park (A-1) $25.00
Emerson Park (E) $25.00
Emerson Park (D) $45.00
Plymouth Park (B-2) $25.00
Plymouth Park (B-3) $25.00
Plymouth Park (A - South) $25.00
Plymouth Park (A - North) $25.00
Barstow Woods Park $25.00
Stratford Woods Park $25.00
Chippewassee Park $25.00
Unsheltered Picnic Areas $15.00
Addition of a Canopy $25.00
Delivery of Picnic Tables $20.00 (up to 5 tables)
Additional Tables $ 4.00 each (if available)
From April 15 – June 30 only, daytime reservations that
begin after 8:00 a.m. and end before
There are three shelters and five picnic areas in Emerson Park, three shelters and two picnic areas in Plymouth Park, and one shelter each in Chippewassee Park, Barstow Woods Park, and Stratford Woods Park. Each shelter and picnic area has an electrical outlet and is serviced by nearby outdoor grills.
For additional information, call the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at 989-837-6930.
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