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"The Tridge" is the formal name of a three-way footbridge located above, joining of the Chippewa River and Tittabawassee River near downtown Midland. The bridge was constructed in 1981 at a cost of $732,000 and took 6,400 hours of labor. Although being mainly a footbridge, bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades are also allowed on the bridge. Fishing is generally not permitted from the bridge.
The Tridge, located beside the Midland Farmers Market, has become an icon of the city in the past two decades, and is the most famous landmark of the downtown area. Each year on Labor Day, the Tridge mimics the Mackinac Bridge to the north, in hosting a "Labor Day Walk". In addition, St. Charles Park, which surrounds the Tridge, is host to many public and private events. During the night time, The Tridge is beautifully lighted. During the summer evenings, the Tridge is a popular hangout spot for "local teens" largely because it is near the Downtown area and several popular areas. The Trilogy Skatepark is located just 100 yards north of the Tridge in Chippewassee Park. Nearby are Pizza Sam’s, a local pizza and ice-cream shop and
Espresso Milano, a local coffee shop.
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Farmers Market
Local area farmers and vendors sell a variety of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, plants and flowers, honey and maple products, and baked goods also other
specialty sauces and jellies. They also have flower baskets, wool, all natural soaps, dog treats, kettle corn and much more.
The Midland Area Farmers' Market is located at the structure at the foot of Ashman Street near the Tridge. The Market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays from early May through late October from 7:00 a.m. to noon. In 2008, the Market will be open from Saturday May 3rd until Wednesday, October 29th. There are stalls available for rental on a seasonal or daily basis.
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