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Campus Martius Park (/ ˈ m ɑːr ʃ ʌ s / MAR-shuss) is a re-established park in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. After the Great Fire of 1805, Campus Martius (from the Latin for Field of Mars, where Roman heroes walked) was the focal point of Judge Augustus Woodward's plans to rebuild the city.
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 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.
Apr 18, 2024 · In the heart of Downtown Detroit and surrounded by glittering office buildings and retail developments is the beautiful Campus Martius Park. This public square was created in 2004 at the city’s point of origin, and it has quickly become known as Detroit’s Gathering Place.
Kick off your weekend early at The Beach at Campus Martius Park, the No. 1 public square in the U.S., for our Yacht Rock Beach Party presented by Wana Brands and supported by Tito’s Homemade Vodka and Capital One Café.
Campus Martius Park is the first-ever winner of the prestigious, international Urban Land Institute Urban Open Space Award, Campus Martius Park delivers on its promise to be Detroit’s Gathering Place in the immediate downtown community and for the entire city and region.
Campus Martius Park, in the heart of downtown Detroit, is a popular gathering space for events and relaxation. Translated as “Field of Mars” in Latin, the space reportedly takes its name from its use as a former military parade ground.
Campus Martius Park. This public space in the heart of Detroit's downtown is the perfect spot to while away a sunny afternoon. A fountain dots the middle, surrounded by umbrella-shaded tables.
During the winter season, CMP is home to two of the city's most cherished attractions, a state-of-the-art ice rink and Detroit's 60-foot annual Christmas tree that sits atop the Woodward Fountain Campus Martius is proud to deliver premium events and signature attractions for the city year-round.
- 800 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48226
Feb 17, 2023 · Campus Martius Park is a national and international destination that welcomes more than 4.2 million annual visitors. This is the third consecutive year it has been named among the “Top Public Square” by USA Today – taking the top spot this year.
