SOUTHWEST GREENWAY

Located at: West Side Industrial Detroit, MI 48207

The Southwest Greenway, open to the public in May of 2023, connects Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park with the Michigan Central mobility innovation district, and is a key part of the 27.5 mile Joe Louis Greenway. Running from Bagley Street to Jefferson Avenue along the historic site of May Creek and a former railway corridor, the re-imagined path connects Corktown, Mexicantown, and communities throughout Southwest Detroit directly to the riverfront. 

Assembling the property for the nearly mile-long greenway took five years as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy stitched together 12 different parcels from eight different owners, including Bedrock, the Salvation Army, the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership and Ford Motor Company. The Southwest Greenway was made possible through partnership with the City of Detroit, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Michigan Central, Michigan DNR and Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Michigan Department of Transportation, and the Walters Family Foundation.

The Southwest Greenway is also home to The Yard Graffiti Museum, an outdoor gallery dedicated to the preservation of the graffiti and underground history of this space. 

Amenities

  • Bike

Events at SOUTHWEST GREENWAY

  • Friday, May 23, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Join us on the Southwest Greenway at Bagley Street next to the mobility hub for a FREE monthly Zumba class from 6 pm - 7 pm. Zumba is a great way to boost your mood, get a full-body workout and dance your way to better health.

  • Wednesday, Jun 04, 2025 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
    This event occurs every week Wednesday until Wed Aug 27 2025.

    Join the Vamonos Zumba team on the Southwest Greenway at Bagley Street next to the mobility hub for a FREE weekly Zumba class held on Wednesdays from 5 pm - 6 pm June 4 - August 27.

  • Friday, Jun 27, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

     

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