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
WARREN 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
THE WESTSIDE TRAIL
The Westside 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
GRAND RIVER TRAILHEAD
10670 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204
Grand River Trailhead features a public plaza and gateway park on the Joe Louis Greenway in Detroit, featuring a community gathering space and bronze statue of Joe Louis by artist and sculptor Austen Brantley, recognizing the legendary boxer's efforts to break barriers in professional golf later in his career.
RIVERFRONT / DEQUINDRE CUT
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
1801 W. Jeffferson, 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.
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
VERNOR / SOUTHWEST
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.
