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DISCOVER THE REGION'S EVER-EXPANDING NETWORK OF TRAILS
The Joe Louis Greenway stretches 29 miles across Detroit, Hamtramck, Dearborn, and Highland Park, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces along one shared path.
ALWAYS FREE TO THE PUBLIC
The Greenway is always free and open to the public!
MANY WAYS TO EXPLORE
Walk, bike, or roll down any of our trails.
ACCESS POINTS ACROSS FOUR CITIES
Access points are opening across all four cities and all 29 miles of planned trails.
EXPLORE OPEN TRAILS YOU CAN VISIT TODAY
CONRAIL SPUR TRAIL
WARREN GATEWAY PARK & TRAILHEAD
JOY ROAD TRAILHEAD & MARKET
GRAND RIVER TRAILHEAD
ALONG THE TRAIL
WARREN GATEWAY PARK & TRAILHEAD
8034 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
Warren Gateway is one of the first completed trailhead parks along the Joe Louis Greenway. The four-acre park provides direct access to the greenway trail, and includes a community pavilion, children's playground, outdoor workout equipment, and MoGo bike rental station.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY PLAZA
A covered pavilion providing space for neighborhood gatherings and events
UNITY TOWER PLAYGROUND
Two mirrored climbing towers connected by rope bridges and slides
OUTDOOR WORKOUT EQUIPMENT
Outdoor fitness stations for exercise opportunities along the Greenway
"outside the ring" joe louis statue
This statue of Joe Louis statue welcomes visitors to the Grand River Trailhead. It depicts Joe Louis as a golfer, recognizing his efforts to break barriers in professional golf after his boxing career.
RALPH C WILSON PARK
THE CONRAIL SPUR TRAIL
The Conrail Spur Trail follows a former rail corridor across Detroit's west side, providing a continuous off-street path through several neighborhoods. As part of the Joe Louis Greenway, it connects parks, residential areas, and community spaces while linking to other sections of the regional trail network.
MAJOR ACCESS POINTS
Coming Soon:
Highland Park Trailhead
RIVERFRONT / DEQUINDRE CUT
DEQUINDRE CUT
WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN STATE PARK
RIVERFRONT / DEQUINDRE CUT
The Riverfront and Dequindre Cut segment connects the Detroit Riverwalk with the Dequindre Cut Greenway, linking the riverfront to Eastern Market and nearby neighborhoods. Along the way, it passes parks, public spaces, street art, and some of the city's most popular destinations.
MAJOR ACCESS POINTS
Dequindre Cut North
1898 Mack Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48207
Dequindre Cut South
1899 Atwater St,
Detroit, MI 48207
Ralph C. Wilson Park
1801 W Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
ALONG THE TRAIL
EASTERN MARKET
The largest historic public market district in the United States.
Campbell terrace
A small paved plaza and performance space located along Dequindre Cut.
riverfront fit park
An outdoor fitness area equipped with exercise stations along the trail
WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN STATE PARK
1900 Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is Michigan's first urban state park, providing a 31-acre green oasis located directly on the Detroit Riverwalk. Situated just east of downtown Detroit, it blends modern outdoor recreation with wildlife conservation by utilizing a restored wetland ecosystem to filter urban stormwater runoff before it enters the river.
RALPH C WILSON PARK
RALPH C. WILSON PARK
1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48216
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is a transformed, 22-acre waterfront public space on the Detroit Riverfront featuring a play garden, a water garden, and a sports pavilion. Opened on October 25, 2025, and backed by an $80 million project, the park sits along the west riverfront between downtown and the Ambassador Bridge.
VERNOR / SOUTHWEST
CLARK PARK
VERNOR / SOUTHWEST
The Vernor / Southwest segment runs through Southwest Detroit, connecting Clark Park, Historic Fort Wayne, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Jefferson Avenue portion is open today, while neighborhood connections are funded and will extend the trail deeper into Southwest Detroit.
MAJOR ACCESS POINTS
Clark Park
1130 Clark Ave,
Detroit, MI 48209
6611 W Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48209
ALONG THE TRAIL
GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
PUBLIC WORKOUT EQUIPMENT
An outdoor fitness area equipped with exercise stations.
CLARK PARK BASEBALL FIELD
Recently renovated historic baseball field.
ADA ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND
Newly renovated playground equipment and playspace.
