The Monroe Street Midway Is the Place to Play!

Summer is sizzling in the city with the Monroe Street Midway, the downtown playground that's full of fun for everyone! From May 27 to September 5 across from Campus Martius Park, you’re invited to come on out for sports, beats and snacks. Check our Schedule of Events for details, then mark your calendar to make some memories!

Yes, We're Open!

Wednesdays and Thursdays

  • 11am-7pm: All Ages

  • 7pm-9pm: Ages 18+ with ID

Fridays and Saturdays

  • 11am-8pm: All Ages

  • 8pm-11pm: Ages 21+ with ID

Sundays

  • 11am-9pm: All Ages

Memorial Day and Labor Day

  • 11am-7pm: All Ages

  • 7pm-9pm: Ages 18+ with ID

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

32 Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226

Sign One and You're Done!

You'll be all set for summer with a single signed waiver to play on the Rollout Detroit roller-skating rink, the Rocket Mortgage Sports Zone basketball courts and the Midway Mini Golf course throughout the season.

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RollerCade Detroit – the nation’s oldest Black-owned roller-skating rink – brings you Rollout Detroit, the city’s only outdoor roller-skating rink. Skating sessions are $13 each, including skate rental (or you can bring your own pair). Take a spin around!

Skating Schedule

Wednesdays and Thursdays

  • 11am-2pm: Open Skate

  • 3pm-6pm: Open Skate

  • 7pm-9pm: Adult Skate (Ages 18+ with ID)

Fridays and Saturdays

  • 11am-1pm: Open Skate

  • 2pm-4pm: Family Skate

  • 5pm-7pm: Open Skate

  • 8pm-11pm: Adult Skate (Ages 21+ with ID)

Sundays

  • 11am-2pm: Open Skate

  • 3pm-6pm: Family Skate

  • 7pm-9pm: Open Skate

Memorial Day and Labor Day

  • 11am-2pm: Open Skate

  • 3pm-6pm: Open Skate

  • 7pm-9pm: Adult Skate (Ages 18+ with ID)

Skating lessons for all skill levels are on Fridays from 3pm to 3:30pm.

(Sorry, no refunds due to weather.)

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Coming your way from Come Play Detroit is a full season of full- and half-court basketball. The courts are free, first-come/first-served and open on Wednesdays through Sundays from 11am to 7pm. Lace up your high-tops, then shoot some free throws or get in a pickup game!

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Midway Mini Golf

Come Play Detroit presents putt-putt with nine challenging holes. The course is free, first-come/first-served and open during regular hours. Practice your swing, then tee up for a round!

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Pop-Up Shop

All through the season, the Pop-Up Shop is featuring Playground Detroit and hosting a rotation of local vendors with products for you to peruse and choose from. The Playground Detroit gallery artists have a standing collection on offer, and other Detroit favorites make guest appearances to share their wares. Pop in and shop on!

Shopping Schedule

Wednesdays and Thursdays

  • 3pm-8pm

Fridays and Saturdays

  • 12pm-8pm

Sundays

  • 12pm-5pm

Labor Day

  • 12pm-8pm

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Midway Murals

Five local muralists have made masterpieces across the Midway, creating big-and-bold backdrops for your experience (and for your selfies!):

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More Midway Mainstays

There are many more ways for you to make the most of the Midway! A lineup of local musicians and DJs are taking the stage with sounds of summer, while rotating food trucks and a concession stand are selling eats and treats to beat the heat. Plus, a play place for kids is complete with hopscotch, tic-tac-toe and other games with sidewalk chalk. The lawn and the pavilion are your go-tos when you're ready for a break from all the must-dos.

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Midway Q&A

You've got questions? We've got answers!

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