Central Park (Midland, Michigan)
| Central Park | |
|---|---|
  Central Park | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | 410 East Nelson Street Midland, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°37′09″N 84°13′48″W / 43.619166666667°N 84.23°W |
| Area | 18 acres (7.3 ha) |
| Operated by | City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department |
| Open | Year round |
| Status | Open |
Central Park is one of the primary public parks in Midland, Michigan, United States. The park, approximately 18 acres (7.3 ha), is located in the city's East End neighborhood within the Midtown area. It features a playground, shell theater, baseball diamond, and racket courts.
Location
The park's 18 acres (7.3 ha) are located with a block surrounded by Rodd Street, East Collins Street, and East Nelson Street.[1][2] It is located in the city's East End neighborhood within the Midtown area of Midland. Both King's Daughters Home and the Midland Community Center border the park.
Features
Central Park is home to the city's only public tennis and pickleball courts.[1] It features a playground, a human sundial, and a Mid-Century Modern architectural pavilion.[1]
Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell
Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell is a shell theater designed by Alden B. Dow in 1938 and initially completed in 1939.[3][4] It was part of a US$73,000 (equivalent to $1,630,678 in 2024) project by the Public Works Administration that included a since removed pool and bath house.[4] The theater's concrete shell was reinforced with steel and had unique wooden baffles that helped project sound forward.[4]
It was rebuilt in 2012 in the design of the original structure.[3][4] That is also when it received its current name, in recognition of Ted Nicholson and Lawrence Guenther.[4]
In addition to being home of the Chemical City Band, it is utilized by musical groups, nonprofits, community groups, and churches.[3]
Miracle Field
Miracle Field is an accessible soft surface baseball diamond for use by the public, including the cognitively or physically differently abled.[5] It is home to the Middle of the Mitt Miracle League.[5] Its amenities include a 115 feet (35 m) rubberized baseball diamond, dugouts, bleachers, and a concession area.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Central Park | Midland, MI - Official Website". cityofmidlandmi.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Central Park". www.michigan.org. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ a b c "Nicholson-Guenther Band Shell | Midland, MI - Official Website". cityofmidlandmi.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Band shell history". Midland Daily News. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ a b c "Facility Information | Midland, MI - Official Website". www.cityofmidlandmi.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
