Detroit Development Tracker

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

1801 W. Jefferson Ave.

Build:New
Status:Proposed
Uses:
Park

What's happening?

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy plans to break ground on the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in 2022. The 22-acre park is expected to open in 2024, with a water garden, basketball courts, children’s play structure, a small island and possible boat rentals and ice skating. The site was purchased by the conservancy in 2014.

Sources: Crain's Detroit Business, Detroit RIverfront Conservancy, Model D

What are the property details?

Parcel ID:08000001-17
Taxpayer:STATE OF MICHIGAN
Taxpayer address:PO BOX 30448 LANSING MI 48909-7948
Dimensions:1259 ft by 962 ft

Where is it?

What does it look like?

A cool cat.

Plan of completed park. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

Tell us what you know about this project

The page was last updated at 7:03pm on 3/31/23.