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, Corktown, Mexicantown and Southwest Detroit neighborhoods.
Running from Bagley Street to Jefferson Avenue (just over half a mile) 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.
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. The Southwest Greenway also features a zip line and climbing logs for younger visitors to enjoy.
The play area along the Southwest Greenway is located just north of the Rosa Parks overpass and features a kid's zipline and large climbing log play area. The kid's zipline is ADA accessible featuring a bucket seat for the rider with a lock-in-place safe
The Yard is an outdoor gallery dedicated to the preservation of the graffiti and underground history of the space. It's located on the Southwest Greenway under the Rosa Parks and Lafayette Blvd. overpasses.
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.
Without access to plumbing, we are not able to provide restrooms on the greenway.
There is available street parking near both entrances, and the Bagley Mobility Hub parking structure is available for parking (with a fee).
Entrances to the Southwest Greenway are at 2209 Bagley St. near Wabash and at Jefferson Ave. near 10th Street. The greenway will connect to Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park upon completion of the park in 2025.
