Chippewassee Park
Chippewassee Park is one of the largest developed public parks in Midland, Michigan, United States, and the location of the tourist attraction The Tridge and other major features and events. The park, approximately, is located in the city's Midland West neighborhood and connects to the Historic neighborhood.
Location
The park's are located west of the confluence of the Tittabawassee and Chippewa rivers at the end of Ashman Street, and the park runs along M-20. Currie Golf Course shares the park's M-20 border. It is located in the city's Midland West neighborhood and connects to the Historic neighborhood and Towsley Dike Park via The Tridge.
Features
There are numerous picnic and physical activity features available for public use—such as grills, picnic tables, play equipment, and a paved trail loop. In the winter months, it is used for cross-country skiing.
Midland's only public dog park is a fenced-in area at the west end of Chippewassee Park near the Trilogy Skate Park. It was developed in 2005 with an anonymous gift of $40,000.
The Tridge
The Tridge is a three-way wooden footbridge spanning the confluence of the Chippewa and Tittabawassee rivers. Named as a portmanteau of "tri" and "bridge", the structure opened in 1981. It consists of one central pillar supporting three spokes. Each spoke is long by wide. It connects the park to the historic neighborhood of Midland and Towsley Dike Park. It is considered a tourist attraction.
Trilogy Skate Park
A 15,000 soft public skatepark for skateboards, inline skates, and bikes. It has a lighting system available for use.
Events
The park has a sheltered area utilized for events and available for usage on a first come, first served basis.
River Days Festival
An annual free four-day festival featuring hot air balloons, children's activities, music, and food vendors.