Campus Martius

Detroit's Gathering Place

Campus Martius Park is a city of Detroit treasure and a national and international destination. Recently, Campus Martius Park was named the No. 1 "Top 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.

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Thing to Do in Campus Martius

Upcoming Events

December 26 @ 3:00 pm

Motor City Kwanzaa Celebration and Kinara Lighting

Join us for the third annual Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara lighting ceremony in partnership with Alkebu-lan Village, Councilman Scott Benson and the City of Detroit, the Downtown Detroit Partnership is […]

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January 11, 2025 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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January 18, 2025 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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January 22, 2025 @ 8:30 am

Perceptions Survey Media and Stakeholder Roundtable

Join the DDP and BIZ on Jan. 22 at the new Chalet 313 for an exclusive look at results from the biennial Downtown Perceptions Survey. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), with […]

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January 25, 2025 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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February 1, 2025 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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The Rink at Campus Martius Park

Presented By Visit Detroit

The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit is the premier family-friendly outdoor skating rink in Michigan. Situated on Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit, the Rink 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.

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CHALET 313

Campus Martius Park unveils a new, never-before-seen seasonal gathering space: a stunning, two-story heated lounge designed by Gardner White! With cozy seating, a lively bar and 360-degree views of the ice rink, towering Christmas tree and dazzling Detroit skyline, this glass-enclosed lounge offers the ultimate festive retreat.

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Attractions

The Rink at Campus Martius Park

The Rink at Campus is open seven days a week, including holidays, from November through March and our experienced team will ensure that from the moment you step out onto the ice, your visit will . . .

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The Beach

The Beach at Campus Martius Park is a sun-soaked oasis that welcomes visitors May through October. This uniquely Detroit experience is a perfect place to build sandcastles with the kids, take in live music, people . . .

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Tree Lighting

Deck out your holiday season in style and enjoy spectacular live entertainment, Olympic figure skaters, and award-winning local performers and skating clubs. The night will also feature amazing lighting attractions, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, . . .

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Planning to propose in Campus Martius Park?

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A Live Look at Campus Martius Park

Our live park cam allows anyone to look at the amazing events that take place throughout the year at Campus Martius Park.

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Nov 20

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Campus Martius is getting its largest Christmas tree yet. A Michigan-grown Norway spruce will be installed in the park on Nov. 4. The Detroit Downtown Partnership has yet to reveal its exact size.⁠
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Nov 1

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Campus Martius is getting its largest Christmas tree yet. A Michigan-grown Norway spruce will be installed in the park on Nov. 4. The Detroit Downtown Partnership has yet to reveal its exact size.⁠
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🔗 Tap the link in our bio for our Weekly News Roundup, featuring stories from across metro Detroit.⁠
📸 Brian Sevald

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The tree isn’t the only thing getting lit this year.

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Nov 22

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The heart of Downtown, Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s Gathering Place for employees, residents and visitors. In 2021, Campus Martius Park was named “Top Public Square '' by USA Today and has won countless awards . . .

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Woodward Esplanade

The Woodward Esplanade is a new public space that extends from the south end of Campus Martius Park to Larned St. The new space will include weekday food trucks and plenty of seating to enjoy . . .

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