Campus Martius Park | Visit Detroit

Overview

Located in the heart of downtown, Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s official gathering place and award-winning signature public space. The 2.5-acre park is a year-round outdoor venue with gardens, performance stages, food trucks, and an ice rink in the winter.

Campus Martius Park Ice Skating & Activities

Campus Martius Park hosts Detroit's annual tree lighting ceremony every year, and has become the true center of Detroit in every sense. Nearby restaurants include Parc, Shake Shack, Texas de Brazil, Hard Rock Café and Central Kitchen. Campus Martius park is just a short walk from the Detroit International RiverWalk. In the winter, Campus Martius becomes the go-to spot for metro Detroit to lace up their ice skates, with the Campus Martius Ice Skating rink open from November to March.