Bedrock is bringing back its Monroe Street Midway to downtown Detroit for the 2023 Summer season. The destination will offer a range of family-friendly experiences including roller skating, mini golf, basketball, LED swings and seesaws and select food and beverage concessions.
The Midway opens on May 18 and will operate Thursday through Sunday through Labor Day weekend.
“The Monroe Street Midway provides Detroiters of all ages with accessible and ‘uniquely Detroit’ entertainment options, while spotlighting local entrepreneurs and Detroit artists,” said Ivy Greaner, Bedrock’s Chief Operating Officer. “The Midway has welcomed more than 240,000 guests and helped generate substantial support for local businesses. It continues to surpass our expectations and has become a special place to create long-lasting memories.”
Midway Features
The Monroe Street Midway will feature:
- Rollout Detroit: Operated in collaboration with RollerCade, Detroit’s oldest continuously open, black-owned roller rink. Guests can book their tickets in advance at RolloutDet.com.
- Rocket Mortgage Sports Zone: Two half-court basketball courts and one full-court, multi-use sports area for basketball and pickleball are free to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis, made possible by the Rocket Community Fund.
- Playground-Style Activations: New this year, the Midway will have a series of LED swings and seesaws for everyone to enjoy.
- Mini Golf: Play some putt-putt on an enhanced 9-hole mini golf course. Mini golf is free to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Original Artwork: See artwork by renowned Detroit artists including Sheefy McFly, Olivia Guterson, Tony Whlgn, India Solomon, David Rubello and Marlo Broughton featured throughout the Midway.
- Live Programming and Events: Don’t missFitness Fridays, Silent Disco Saturdays, Dino Sundays, as well asmusical performances by local DJs and more.
- Food and Beverage: Grab a variety of treats from concession stands.
