Parks & outdoors / East Riverfront
Mt. Elliott Park
East Riverwalk park with a ship-shaped splash pad, Belle Isle views, a seasonal cafe and free parking.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy reopened Mt. Elliott Park in 2014 along the east Riverwalk. Its star is the Gilbert Family Schooner, a Great Lakes ship-themed splash pad with water cascades and kid-controlled water cannons, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Everything was designed to be universally accessible, the pavilion has public restrooms and a summer cafe, and the views stretch across the Detroit River to Belle Isle.
- Ship-themed splash pad in summer
- Universally accessible riverfront park
- Seasonal cafe and public restrooms
- Free parking at Mt. Elliott and Wight
A closer look
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¼ · Stay
Sleep right around the corner
Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-10-01
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03 / Events
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