Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Jason W.
Lansing, MI83 contributions
Jan 2020
Went for a walk from Michigan Ave People Mover Station to the Park and the tree was still up and people were ice skating. Everyone was having a good time. If you looking to have fun and want to ice skate in the winter, stop on out!
Written January 6, 2020
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Mark P
Swampscott, MA2,387 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a wonderful, though fairly small, park located in downtown near the River. It has plenty of room for sitting, and the trees and plants are a welcome respite. The presence of a bar and a nice restaurant make Campus Martius a fine choice on a nice day.
Written August 28, 2023
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TravelerCentralFLA
Clermont, FL1,698 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Our family visited Campus Martius Park just after Christmas. The lights and decorations are beautiful. The giant Christmas tree is really nice. We went ice skating on the rink at the foot of the Christmas tree and enjoyed it. The staff at the Rink were very friendly.
We also rode the bumper cars in the park. We also played the hockey mini-golf they had. It was a lot of fun.
Parking nearby can be a little tricky. We found a garage and there was plenty of space there.
We also rode the bumper cars in the park. We also played the hockey mini-golf they had. It was a lot of fun.
Parking nearby can be a little tricky. We found a garage and there was plenty of space there.
Written January 12, 2024
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Betty Lee
New York City, NY15 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Wonderful as always. We chose the tasting menu 4 small courses and what a treat! Highly recommended to anyone!
Written December 2, 2018
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johntavernier
Roseville, MI740 contributions
Jan 2020
I had some time in afternoon, I was walking around ,I went ice skate for few hour it real nice there and people there cool.
Written February 1, 2020
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Vetskidog
Murfreesboro, TN2,424 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Great activity in the winter months especially for families. The tree is decorated nicely. The skating rink is maintained well with periodic freshning up by the Zamboni. You can do carriage rides to see downtown Detroit. Great opportunity for photos. Skate rental and admission will cost about 10-13 dollars per person. Make sure you don't forget your socks. You might also consider bringing snacks for the kids. There is a snack place on site, but can get pricey. I highly checking out this attraction.
Written December 9, 2014
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dmacnmi
Troy, MI978 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We went when they opened with our two beginner skater kids. We had the ice pretty much to ourselves when we arrived, but after a couple of hours it filled up and wasn't as enjoyable due to most people on the ice being beginners. The on-ice staff was very helpful with our 7 year old and helped him out quite a bit.
Written February 7, 2018
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Sally C
United States28 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Nice event,live music, huge crowds- everyone friendly. Bar area serving drinks but nobody seemed overly intoxicated.Good ethnic mix & all happily celebrating ( Quite a bit of marijuana smoke despite the police presence)
Written January 6, 2017
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Hisham_Fouad
Dearborn, MI100 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
The poor city if Detroit is so empty and lifeless that nothing fun goes on its street on the Christmas eve but some lights, musics and skating events in this small park ....
I took my family to see the city at the Christmas eve but almost every place was dark and closed as if the whole city was dead, the only place we've managed to find some action in it was this park.
It's a small square between buildings, with some coffees and restaurants around it and a skating playground was fixed there for the Christmas celebrations ... And almost half the city was hanging out there since this was the only place who isn't dead in Detroit, dozens of people were overcrowding to take their turn in the skating area...
Other than that, nothing, even the restaurant and shops were all closed that time..
If there's something I can say about this park at my first visit to it in the Christmas eve is that it's a poor memorial for what left of the great city of Detroit, a last place where you can find some lights and life left in the city.
I hope the good people of Detroit will find better attraction in their city in the future ,,
I took my family to see the city at the Christmas eve but almost every place was dark and closed as if the whole city was dead, the only place we've managed to find some action in it was this park.
It's a small square between buildings, with some coffees and restaurants around it and a skating playground was fixed there for the Christmas celebrations ... And almost half the city was hanging out there since this was the only place who isn't dead in Detroit, dozens of people were overcrowding to take their turn in the skating area...
Other than that, nothing, even the restaurant and shops were all closed that time..
If there's something I can say about this park at my first visit to it in the Christmas eve is that it's a poor memorial for what left of the great city of Detroit, a last place where you can find some lights and life left in the city.
I hope the good people of Detroit will find better attraction in their city in the future ,,
Written January 1, 2017
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Mary Lou N
Chesterfield, MI116 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
On a day trip to Downtown Detroit. We found a parking space right away on Woodward only a few blocks away. I loved the atmosphere especially the beach. We just sat on a beach chair with our toes in the sand, cocktail in our hand and enjoyed the people watching. There was musical entertainment as well. It was a perfect day in the "D". I highly recommend for families to go down and check it out.
Written July 20, 2016
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Is the ice real or fake?
Carrie A
Charlotte, NC671 contributions
Don't know since I went in early fall. Sorry, but does it even matter if you get to skate?
Tom Burdick
Waterford, MI
Is Campus Martius park close to the People Mover?
Bruno E Furquim
Sao Paulo, SP91 contributions
Yes. There are several stops to People Mover, a few of them are relatively close to Campus Martius.
Is there anywhere to put a small backpack when going ice skating?
Karen H
Detroit, MI106 contributions
Lockers are available to rent (the posting I saw said they were free, first come first serve).
Jeremiah S
Windsor, Canada1 contribution
Does the ice rink close during warm weather, or is it refrigerated?
StockholmKindaGuy
Marietta, GA7,194 contributions
Yes. It’ll be open until March 3rd, 2019 and then reopen in November.
psisland
Rockwood, MI15 contributions
driving to Campus Martius for the day .
Lunch, shopping? anything else close ?
Where do I park?
StockholmKindaGuy
Marietta, GA7,194 contributions
There is a variety of paid parking, including on the street, surface lots and parking structures. Depending on how long you plan to stay, the street parking would be your cheapest alternative.
It might be fun to check out detroit's newest hotel, the Shinola on Woodward. There's also a Shinola store.
If you're into street art, The nearby Z-Lot and Belt Alley might be of interest. There's murals on each level of the parking structure. If you like architecture, you must check out the Guardian Building, an Art Deco jewel.
Hart Plaza near the riverfront has an interesting fountain and some sculptures.
Well, there a few suggestions.
This is my first time thinking of going. How much is it to enter the park for the beach?
Maria B
Detroit, MI52 contributions
Everything, except food and possibly skating, is free in Campus Martius Park. If the "beach" is there, please know that it's not an actual beach. More like a lot of sand, with volleyball nets and such. No water anywhere. Still a fun time.
This is my first time thinking of going. How much is it to enter the park for the beach?
carcross
Lansing, MI43 contributions
The park is free to enter. The beach is artificial, and not adjacent to water. Still a fun time.
HanslersTravels
Windsor, Canada30 contributions
Can you pay by credit card for skating? Thanks!
Shanna M
Grand Blanc, MI296 contributions
Yes
JerryDowney
Farmington Hills, MI1 contribution
Where can I park nearby?
reedklein
Detroit, MI47 contributions
I would park in the Z Parking Garage. It's a few blocks away in another cool part of town. Next to The Belt (alley). Depending what time it is stop at the Skip in the ally for a frozen cocktail. The garage is an experience in of itself with all of its painted murals.
Rochelle K
Eastpointe, Michigan, United States4 contributions
do you offer horse carriage rides
Joy B
Warren, MI82 contributions
There are no carriage rides in Campus Martius Park. During the week there are multiple food trucks and often have live music during the lunchtime hours. The Q-line now runs past the park as well.
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