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Explore Saginaw

Theaters & Centers

Temple Theatre


The Temple Theatre – known as the “Showplace of Northeastern Michigan” – is one of Saginaw, Michigan’s most distinguished buildings. With seating for 1,750, the theatre has been graced by legends ranging from B.B. King to George Carlin. It is home to the world’s only Barton Butterfield Special organ in original condition.

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Japanese Culture Center, Tea House, & Gardens


The Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens is dedicated "to promoting intercultural understanding and peace through a bowl of tea."

Gardens and Tea House open April-October Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-4:00 PM. * Reservations required for Tea Ceremony presented on the 2nd Saturday of each month except for December and, weather permitting, January-March. 

Historical Sites & Museums

Castle Museum of Saginaw Country History

Saginaw County's rich and vibrant history is preserved at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, located in downtown Saginaw. There are three floors of exhibits and displays packed with Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame, Lumbering, and Automotive.

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Saginaw Art Museum


A member of the TempleArts family, the Saginaw Art Museum is a museum located in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan. As a catalyst for diversity, inclusion, and economic prosperity in our communities, TempleArts offers excellent experiences in the performing and visual arts to all.

Mid-Michigan Children's Museum

Saginaw County's rich and vibrant history is preserved at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, located in downtown Saginaw. There are three floors of exhibits and displays packed with Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame, Lumbering, and Automotive.

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Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum


The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is a FREE museum and sculpture garden that features a unique collection of more than 200 sculptures that span the 70-year career of “America’s Public Sculptor,” Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998), as well as rotating exhibitions featuring artists from around the world. Fredericks is known nationally and internationally for his impressive monumental figurative sculpture, public memorials, fountains, portraits, and medals.

Nature Centers & Parks

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Saginaw Children's Zoo


The Saginaw Children's Zoo is a zoo located in Saginaw, Michigan. The zoo is open full-time between May and September, and part-time between April and October. The Saginaw Children's Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Numerous educational opportunities are offered at the zoo, including family classes, zoo camps, and theme days. The zoo features mammals, birds, reptiles, the Iberschoff Special, the Carousel, and fossils!

The Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park

Located on four acres of land, the Splash Park has a 15,000-foot skateboard and inline skate park, a picnic area with a 40′ steel-framed, cedar-interior pavilion with picnic tables, bocce ball courts with seating, and a European-style playscape with three slides and a rock climbing wall. The Park also features a quarter mile of walking paths and benches along Linton Lake for leisurely strolls and nature watching.
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Green Point Nature Center

The City of Saginaw and the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge collaborated on Green Point. It consists of 76 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, wetlands, fields, and riverine habitats that serve as the refuge's educational facility. While Green Point is within Saginaw City limits, it is a wildlife hotspot!

Roethke Park


Located at 400 Leddy Road, Roethke Park features picnic areas, swimming pool and occasional train rides on the Roethke Express Miniature Train starting the second weekend of June and stops the third weekend in August. Enjoy concerts in the summer, Halloween train rides in October and Christmas train rides in December. Miles of walking trails. Fishing pond and play area. 

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Imerman Memorial Park

Imerman Memorial Park offers a wide variety of activities. With access to the Tittabawassee River, you can fish from shore, or launch your own boat.

The park also offers a bark park, fishing dock, a sand volleyball court, a boat launch, grills, a roller hockey court, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground and modern restroom facilities along with pit toilets.