Monroe Street Midway reopens Friday in Downtown Detroit

DETROIT – A rollerskater’s paradise is returning to Downtown Detroit this weekend, however with some new options this time round.

Officers introduced in April that the Monroe Road Halfway — a brand new attraction on Monroe Road within the coronary heart of downtown — will open to the general public on Might 27 and can keep open by means of the summer time. The location first launched in 2021 below Bedrock as a spot for individuals to play sports activities, skate, eat and hang around.

The Rollout Detroit curler rink will as soon as once more provide outside rollerskating, however with a “new and improved rink,” officers stated. Skating periods value $13, which incorporates skate leases.

Admission to the overall Halfway is free.

New to the positioning this yr will reportedly be a 9-hole mini golf course, a lined pavilion with seating and a big grass garden.

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Beginning this Memorial Day weekend, the Halfway might be open throughout the next days and occasions:

• Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Officers say the Halfway might be open on Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Studying skating fundamentals at Detroit’s Monroe Road Halfway

Final yr, the Halfway was full of colourful murals. Officers stated Thursday that new paintings collaborations for this yr’s Halfway design might be shared sooner or later.

Click on right here to be taught extra concerning the attraction.

Extra: Native information