Campus Martius Park | Visit Detroit

Overview

Overview

Campus Martius Park is a Detroit treasure and a national and international destination. For two years in a row, Campus Martius Park has been named the # 1 Public Square in the U.S. by USA Today and has won countless awards for public space design, management, operations, placemaking and programming. In the heart of Downtown, Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s Gathering Place for both residents and visitors. This famous park was created in 2003 at the site of Detroit’s point of origin located at 0 miles, where the vision for the city’s plan was originally laid out by Augustus Woodward in 1805. It is managed, programmed, and stewarded by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Campus Martius Park Ice Skating & Activities

With the dramatic backdrop of the Detroit skyline, CHALET 313, and Detroit’s Christmas Tree, the Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit offers one of the most beautiful and iconic skating experiences in the country and continues to be a top destination for the entire region and State of Michigan. The Downtown Detroit Partnership produces Detroit's annual tree lighting ceremony every year in Campus Martius Park, which has become the true center of Detroit’s holiday season.