Walk Midland returns for summer 2025 with weekly community strolls

Residents are invited to get active and connect with the community this summer as Walk Midland returns with weekly group walks at locations across the city.

Hosted by Midland Parks and Recreation and several local partners, the free program kicks off Monday, June 2, and runs through Wednesday, August 6. Walks cover two miles and are led by representatives from participating organizations. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

Walks take place on the following days and times:
 

• Mondays at 6 p.m. at Midland City Forest, located at 2840 Monroe Road. Participants should meet at the trailhead.

• Tuesdays at noon at Northwood University at the intersection of Main Street and University Avenue, and at the Midland Area Community Center’s indoor track for ages 10 and older.

• Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Stratford Woods Park, 3922 East Ashman Street. Participants should meet at the south end of the parking lot.
   
• Wednesdays at noon at Averill Preserve, 657 East Wackerly Street.

• Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center, 400 South Badour Road. Participants should gather at the pavilion.

• Thursdays at noon at MyMichigan Health, 4000 Wellness Drive. Walkers should meet at the corner of McCandless and Wellness drives.

• Fridays at 8 a.m. at the East End Building, 1000 East Main Street, near the State Street entrance.

• Sundays at 6 p.m. at the Pere Marquette Rail Trail trailhead, 825 East Main Street, near the foot of the Tridge.

There will be no walk on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Each walk features a drawing for a gift certificate to a local ice cream or coffee shop. Participants ages 18 and older will also be entered into a drawing for a grand prize Michigan Staycation basket. A separate drawing will be held for youth under 18.

Walk Midland is supported by Midland Parks and Recreation, MyMichigan Health, Chippewa Nature Center, Greater Midland, Little Forks Conservancy, and Northwood University.

For more information, visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/walk or contact Parks and Recreation at 989-837-6930 or recreation@midland-mi.org.