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Campus Martius Park (/ ˈ m ɑːr ʃ ʌ s / MAR-shuss) [1] is a re-established park in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. After the Great Fire of 1805, Campus Martius (from the Latin for Field of Mars, where Roman heroes walked) was the focal point of Judge Augustus Woodward's plans to rebuild the city. [2]
The rioting in Detroit began among youths at Belle Isle Park on June 20, 1943; the unrest spread to other areas of the city and was exacerbated by false rumors of racial attacks in both the black and white communities. It continued until June 22.
- Belle Isle. Belle Isle is the Motor City’s most beloved park. An island idyll in the Detroit River, it packs an impressive amount of attractions into its 987 acres, from the kid-friendly Belle Isle Aquarium to maritime exhibits at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
- William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor spool out along the waterfront, with the paved and popular Detroit Riverwalk running through it.
- Palmer Park. Palmer Park is a green retreat from the sea of skyscrapers downtown. Located in the northern part of the city, it’s a patchwork of woodland and open lawns that include hiking and biking trails, plus tree-flanked Lake Frances.
- Lafayette Greens. You’ll find this urban park just west of Campus Martius. It’s dominated by row-upon-row of raised beds filled with organic vegetables, plus seasonal blooms planted to attract bees and butterflies.
As the first urban state park in Michigan, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor provides a 31-acre green oasis in the midst of downtown Detroit. The first phase of the park - the harbor - opened to the public in 2004 and offers several covered picnic areas, shoreline fishing and a 52-slip harbor.
A former Revolutionary War general, William Hull was appointed territorial governor and Augustus Woodward was appointed the first federal judge for Michigan territory. Hull successfully negotiated treaties to obtain much land from Indians that could eventually be used by settlers.
May 19, 2022 · William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is the first urban state park and is considered a green oasis in the heart of the city. The park is situated on the Detroit River; there’s a harbor, wetlands, and paved trails. There’s even a 63-foot lighthouse!
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Located just east of downtown Detroit along a portion of the city's International Riverfront, it covers 31acre on the Detroit River, and includes a 52-slip harbor of refuge.
