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Roosevelt Park
2405 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216, United States
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R.
Review №1

It was first time here. Ive always just drove past by. But yesterday was different. It was a nice 70° day. The sun was shining. This park had big beautiful trees on a nice fall day.

Ke
Review №2

Detroits old historical train station. Now the new Auto Headquarters for Ford Motor Company. Roosevelt Park in Southwest Detroit. We Never Stop The Fight Until The Thick Lady Sings!!

Ja
Review №3

Stopped here to eat lunch on a beautiful day.

Jo
Review №4

Detroit Winter Fest at Train Station was great fun despite the sub zero temps. Free smores and $1 hot chocolate. Historical Movie light show on building! Much more!

Jo
Review №5

I grew up not far from Roosevelt Park its fantastic the train station was restored and put to good use..Detroit is moving up to some good things these days..

Er
Review №6

Lots of history here. Nice open space. Im interested to see what Ford will do with the place once theyve restored the train station.

To
Review №7

Highly recommend you go there as soon as you can & experience the next chapter of Detroit/Corktowns story... In a couple of years, what you see today will be in a different light.

Go
Review №8

This lovely park, in front of one of Detroits most iconic buildings, hosts a number of great events throughout the year. Its safe even when there isnt an event. There is plenty of free, on street parking available, as well as a MoGo docking station.

Ma
Review №9

Super cool. We went there for the Ford light show for the train station.

Tr
Review №10

It is a lovely, green space

Ta
Review №11

Love this historic treasure. Thanks to the First family for restoring.

Jo
Review №12

Did the Tour de Troit from here. It was a awesome ride!

Kr
Review №13

This is one of Detroits most iconic buliding. It is absolutely beautiful. Im glad to see the Ford is gonna bring it back

ja
Review №14

After my Mercury burger bar experience, my love and I decided to rent scooty bikes as I call them which are really SPIN by GM and went for a ride in the neighborhoods. You just hook your credit or debit card up to the bike and go and so we went. We took pics and checked out the old train station. We ventured into Mexican Town and back to the park. It was a wonderful experience with my love and not to mention we had full bellies!! Win win in my book

Je
Review №15

This is one of Detroits best urban parks. Great to sit and enjoy lunch or bring a friend & toss a frisbee. The MCS is a nice backdrop too.

Je
Review №16

Loved these historical site; glad the Ford family pick up these spot; oh WOW another historical site; being revitalize for great future and upcoming events and star attractions loved the Detroit come back story;cant forget about the Mayor Mike Duggan a great man and the city county members to

Tr
Review №17

Great seeing the station come back. Maybe they can host New Years Eve there. Have a projected ball drop outside for free and have a party inside for paid guests. It would be great for Detroit morale.

Bo
Review №18

Very highly recommended if you like bike riding. An amazing mini vacation awaits with great memories and souvenir t-shirt. Book and go, you will enjoy!

Tr
Review №19

Beautiful open green spaces. Strange traffic flow and one-way streets near Michigan Avenue and 14th St.

Je
Review №20

Omgoodness totally LOVED the light show they did. My boyfriend and I toughed out that cold weather to enjoy the Detroit old train station!! We both have loved that building for years!!

ro
Review №21

Nice area in center of a city being reborn and with tge train station right there its nice to be in the presence of such rich history

al
Review №22

Love seeing this place come back to life

Ma
Review №23

Upswing. This place will only get better. Long an overnight stay for drunks and the homeless, it is a wonderful place for events and for those of us without addiction issues also. In fact, the more often you go and the more often you use it the better and better it will get.

Br
Review №24

A beautiful place to visit

Ja
Review №25

The Ford light display was great. Warming tent, free marshmallow roasting and many great photo opportunities.

Lu
Review №26

Safe place to do my walking exercise

St
Review №27

Too many peoples hang out there. Sometimes it seems like youd be afraid to walk around Roosevelt Park.

Ki
Review №28

Gonna be interesting to see this place after the long awaited transformation Think itll still be named Roosevelt Park

Al
Review №29

Pretty decent spot, this place is on a grand scale, and takes you back to a time when this place was the powerhouse

Ca
Review №30

With the iconic train station looming behind, the Mercury bar, Gold Cash Gold and other hip restaurants and bars nearby, Roosevelt Park is a wonderful place to have events or attend events. Not much in way of park like items (no picnic tables or playground items) so not something you would take family to to hang out for an afternoon. Great spot to read a book in the sun and then maybe pick up a drink at the Mercury Bar.

Fr
Review №31

Setting up for Corktown race. Roosevelt park was cold and windy and a bit neglected. Hope the new ownership of the Central Train Depot (Ford Motor Company) can restore Roosevelt Park to its past glory.

Bo
Review №32

Loved it...The winter Fest that Ford put on was awesome...Loved that they had smores you could make on the fire...The Ford video was great....

mi
Review №33

Ford Motor Co. Winter Festival at the old Train Station and it was a nice show

Ol
Review №34

It is a place for events, like parades. The building of the historical train station is not functioning as a station, but in a mode of restoration. The sidewalks have signs of wear.

Da
Review №35

Went down for work on the Lazybones food truck the event happening was the winter festival was really cool

Vo
Review №36

The wingout festival was ok.

Ma
Review №37

Its a beautiful park overlooking a rustic yet slowly reviving neighborhood.

Mi
Review №38

I love Detroit, great view here of soon to be restored Michigan Central Train Depot

Ch
Review №39

Great park. The historic Detroit Train station in the background. Freat memories of this park.

La
Review №40

Karen and Diane are the most loving people Ive ever met in my life my name is Larry And they all know me

Os
Review №41

Roosevelt Park is looking up everyday its always something different happened down there in Detroit

Ew
Review №42

To go clear your head and nice to meet friends

Se
Review №43

Its okay. Signage and walk ways need to be updated.

சர
Review №44

Nothing much there to call it a park except some shelters.. overlooked by the majestic railway station..

Cl
Review №45

Had a great time feeding the homeless with ARK association

St
Review №46

A nice park with the looming presence of the Train Station. This area is absolutely drenched in potential. Im excited to see what it can become.

Ma
Review №47

Cool place...near old train station

An
Review №48

Just drive thru the area bc I live n the area. Traffic is usually heavy.

Ti
Review №49

It was a good place to help the homeless.

le
Review №50

Enjoyed the winter fest near the train station

N.
Review №51

Very peaceful park!

Jo
Review №52

Nice park compared to the old days!

OT
Review №53

One of my favorite places in detroit

Je
Review №54

Rip donnie ison

We
Review №55

Enjoy visiting and reflecting on the past

G
Review №56

Renaissance in Effect

Ar
Review №57

Going to see the Great Michigan Central Station is a blast for all who like historic architecture and trains

Os
Review №58

Roosevelt Park is looking better than ever for the last 5 Years of its takeover and thats the reason why they got a five-star rating for me Mr Neal

Wi
Review №59

Wonderful Angels doing the work/volunteering feeding Gods children of which Im thankful and honored to be a part of.

Ed
Review №60

Great view of the Michigan Central Station. Well kept park. plenty of grass to sit and enjoy lunch, grab food in Corktown (about a block away) and Sit in the park and enjoy!

An
Review №61

I love this park but I dont think it gets the attention it deserves because Its no secret the real attraction here is the infamous train station that is either loved or hated. Generally speaking there is no in between when it comes to the opinions of the locals. Regardless of were you stand on the matter, you have probably fallen victim yourself to its unquestionable ability to draw people in closer and thats why this is the perfect spot for an amazing park but the sad part is it doesnt feel much like a park not unless there is some big event going on here. I would love to see the City do here what its done with the Riverfront property and the Dequindre cut and transform it into a place where everyone can come together and unify as a community safely and have fun together. Why not just capitalize on the fact it does draw in visitors to the city and whether we like it or not or think its an eye sore people still want to see it and be a part of it might, so why not spin that in the citys advantage? I feel Michigan Ave. should definitely be next on the list to get restored after Woodward & the M1rail is completed.

El
Review №62

Another Successful Corktown Criterium in the books!! Great job by all the cyclists!! Great race!

Mi
Review №63

Great display at the Winter Festival!

th
Review №64

Underused & unimagined. Such a large and grand building/space, there are a lot of possibilities. Its crazy to think that many people used to live in Detroit to need a school that large.

Em
Review №65

Excellent place to stay

St
Review №66

Easy access to all Detroit roads

Ll
Review №67

Still being renovated.

Ju
Review №68

Historic architectural design...lost and abandoned.

Ke
Review №69

Cold but fun

Ja
Review №70

Impressive view of one of Detroits most iconic skeletons. Apparently, something is being done inside. No visible progress in the last half decade.

Ge
Review №71

The more people help the more your heart feels good.

CL
Review №72

Clean OPEN QUIET

Ca
Review №73

Roosevelt Park has been in the neighborhood since the early twenties a wonderful venue 4 drop in entertainment and festivals

Da
Review №74

Good food they give it away,every Saturday at 2pm

Pl
Review №75

Roosevelt Park is an iconic urban park in Detroit, Michigan. With the Michigan Central Station as a backdrop, it is a quintessential place to visit and have photos taken - visit on a random Saturday between 4 and 6 pm and see throngs of newlyweds and their wedding parties posing. It is also the gateway to different communities, with Southwest and Corktown converging at this spot. Unfortunately, it is poorly designed - you may not even recognize Roosevelt Park as a Park, because there is literally a highway, Vernor Highway bisecting the green space. The highway is 4 lanes wide in each direction, and there are often cars parked at the side of these large roads. It makes for a very un-park like experience as people use this park more as a parking lot than as a typical park. Hopefully, the City of Detroit and some interested neighbors can band together to transform this oft-neglected park into a beautiful asset to the community.

Br
Review №76

Love this area.

Ke
Review №77

Attended the Tour de Troit event.

pa
Review №78

Just went to run a race .

Ry
Review №79

Awesome old abandoned train station!

Sh
Review №80

Most beautiful historical edifice in Detroit!

De
Review №81

Come listen to great live music at Crash Detroit!

Mr
Review №82

Light show was great

Ai
Review №83

We had a great time at the Detroit Drifting event

Do
Review №84

Enjoy the slow roll!

Al
Review №85

Great place to go.

Sc
Review №86

History, need I day more?

No
Review №87

Need to open the restroom

Ia
Review №88

Every Saturday @ 2pm the Ark Association helps the homeless and struggling!! Its great!

Mo
Review №89

Cool to see the abandoned train station but it does seem like a slightly sketchy area

Ka
Review №90

Pretty cool

Cr
Review №91

Awesome place

Ju
Review №92

Nice

Ga
Review №93

NJ

Ry
Review №94

Haha only came for the abandoned building

Te
Review №95

Soon to be great

Fe
Review №96

It was wonderful

Ma
Review №97

Great place to visit

Gl
Review №98

Lots of history!

Di
Review №99

First trip to Detroit. Just a bit of sightseeing

Ri
Review №100

Great place!!

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  • Address:2405 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216, United States
  • Site:http://detroitmi.gov/recreation
  • Phone:+1 313-224-1100
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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