What could life look like in Midland?
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Making a home in a new community starts with finding your people, discovering places you love, and feeling like you belong. Whether you're new to Midland County or ready to explore more of what it has to offer, there are plenty of ways to meet your neighbors, get connected, and find your place here.
Explore Recreation, Professional Life, and Education in Midland
Midland is the City of Modern Explorers! Recreation is part of everyday life here. Experience all four seasons through parks, trails, rivers, gardens, sports, arts, festivals, live music, volunteering, and countless opportunities to connect with the community.
Midland is home to industry-leading companies and opportunities across material science, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, Midland offers a professional community built around innovation, collaboration, mentorship, and growth.
Explore education in Midland, where curiosity, creativity, and opportunity come together at every stage of life. From early childhood and play-based learning to STEM programs, skilled trades, dual enrollment, higher education, and professional development, Midland offers resources that help learners explore their potential and prepare for what comes next.
Facts About Midland
Room to get outside
Midland County offers nearly 100 parks, plus riverfront spaces, nature preserves, and recreation areas. The City of Midland alone has more than 80 parks alone!
Trails that connect people and places
Midland County highlights more than 20 miles of riding on the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail, with connections to additional regional trail routes. City Forest also boasts over 13 miles of mountain biking singletrack trails and over 8 miles of hiking, jogging, and cross-country ski trails.
Explore the Canopy Walk
Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens features a signature elevated Canopy Walk, bringing visitors up into the forest canopy. It is the the longest ADA-accessible canopy walk in the United States! Dow Gardens spans 110 acres of gardens and landscapes.
Nature is part of everyday life
Chippewa Nature Center offers more 1,500 acres of natural beauty with more than 20 miles of trails, free admission to its Visitor Center and trails, and programs for learners of all ages.
Art, science, music, and theater in one community
From live performances and local theater to art exhibits, creative workshops, music, and unique architectural landmarks, Midland County offers plenty of ways to experience culture and spark your creativity. Explore organizations like Midland Center for the Arts, Creative 360, the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio, and so much more to discover local artists and community traditions, and find new ways to connect through the arts.
A strong mix of employers and career paths
Midland County employers span advanced materials, health care, education, agriculture, retail, manufacturing, and more. Dow and MyMichigan Health are among the county's largest employers. The Midland Business Alliance, serves as a leader in economic development and provides connection and networking opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Higher education within reach
Northwood University is right in Midland, with additional options including Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University, and Central Michigan University within the Great Lakes Bay Region.
A place for sports lovers
Midland is home to the Great Lakes Loons Minor League Baseball team. Just half an hour away, Saginaw is home to Saginaw Spirit, major junior ice hockey team in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Midland also has 5 golf courses, and hosts the Dow Championship, the LPGA Tour's official two-woman team event.
Midland Residents Say It Best
Hear firsthand stories from Midland residents about what makes this community a place to work, play, and put down roots on The Max Loves Midland Show.
