Midland City Forest

We have plenty of snow on the hill! The Chalet is open 12PM-6PM today.

The trophies are ready! Are you?

Who's got game to win these handmade trophies at the Cardboard Sled Races this weekend ?! Join us for a winter recreation party at the Forest!

📍Midland City Forest, 2840 E Monroe Rd
📆Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰11 am (ages 8 and under), noon (ages 9 to 17) and 1 pm (teams and 18+)

Winners in each age group are awarded
👑 King of the Hill
⭐ Theme Star
☠ Best Wipeout

👉 cityofmidlandmi.gov/chill

Party at City Forest this Saturday at 11AM with Cardboard Sled Races!

When you live in a state shaped like a winter mitten, you kind of have to accept your fate. ❄️🧤
Despite the cold, Midland City Forest is open all weekend. Bundle up, embrace the chill, and get outside. Winter isn’t going anywhere.

👉cityofmidlandmi.gov/cityforest

Need plans for the weekend? Come to City Forest!

FYI, the Chalet will be closed New Year's Day.

📣 The Chalet at Midland City Forest will be closed New Year's Day for equipment rentals and snacks. The park (and sled hill) remains open from 6 am - 11 pm for use with your own equipment.

👉 cityofmidlandmi.gov/cityforest

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We've made so much snow that the kiddie hill is back!

12/15/25 - ❄ Here is your winter recreation update. For convenience we provide a letter grade when available.

🔥City Forest Chalet - open again on Friday, Dec 19th
🛷City Forest sledding hill - freshly groomed including a kiddie hill, A
⛸ City Forest skating rink - open A
🎿City Forest XC ski trails - groomed and trackset Dec 10th
🚲City Forest bike trails - groomed on Dec 10th
⛸Emerson Park hockey rink - open, A

👉 cityofmidlandmi.gov/cityforest

The Chalet is opening this afternoon at 4 PM for equipment rental and snacks!

12/12/25 - ❄ Winter recreation update. Chalet hours for rental equipment and snacks will vary before the holidays. Check our day by day schedule here or visit our website. This early snow was a welcome surprise for everyone!

For convenience we provide a letter grade when available.
🔥City Forest Chalet - opening today at 4pm for rental equipment and snacks.
🛷City Forest sledding hill - B
⛸ City Forest skating rink - A
🎿City Forest XC ski trails - C, groomed and trackset on the 10th
🚲City Forest bike trails - groomed on the 10th
⛸Emerson Park hockey rink - will be an A this afternoon

👉 cityofmidlandmi.gov/cityforest

Give Local Midland is BACK!
📅 May 6, 2025
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Help us preserve three beloved Midland landmarks with your donation—no amount is too small!

Nicholson-Guenther Bandshell in Central Park
The exceptionally fabulous Tridge
The Fun Zone

This 24-hour giving event supports long-term sustainability through endowment funds at the Midland Area Community Foundation.

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