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About West Riverfront Park
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, formerly West Riverfront Park, sits on Detroit’s vibrant riverfront at 1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48216. This 22-acre park combines expansive lawn space for programs and special events with a water garden and sport facilities. While there isn’t a fixed seating chart published for general events, the park’s open layout and nearby amenities make it a flexible and family-friendly venue for concerts, festivals, and community gatherings.
Renamed in 2018 as part of a broader riverfront development plan, the park opened to the public in 2025 and has since hosted major acts and events, from Jimmy Buffett to Detroit Harvest Fest headlined by The Jacksons during the 2025 grand opening. Whether you’re attending a headline show or a community gathering, you’ll find a welcoming space with convenient access to transit, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Getting to Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is straightforward. The park offers on-site and nearby parking, with 2025 opening weekend featuring free parking at the Bagley Mobility Hub and the Assembly Parking Garage, complemented by shuttle service. Public transit options include DDOT buses, the People Mover, and the Q-Line, all providing easy access to the riverfront. For visitors staying overnight, several downtown riverfront hotels are close by, including Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Fort Pontchartrain (Wyndham), Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, and the Westin Book Cadillac. When you secure your tickets, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss arrangements and helpful insider tips for navigating events at this dynamic Detroit venue.
Below you’ll find practical details about seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and dining options to help you plan a seamless visit to Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and rename: the park is at 1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48216, and was renamed Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park (formerly West Riverfront Park) with official recognition in 2018.
- Size and layout: a 22-acre park featuring an expansive lawn for programs and special events, plus a water garden and sport facilities; no fixed seating chart is published for general events.
- Notable events hosted: has hosted Jimmy Buffett, Downtown Hoedown, Kem, MoPOP, and Detroit Harvest Fest (headlined by The Jacksons during the 2025 grand opening), among others.
- Parking and transit: on-site and nearby parking options exist; 2025 opening weekend offered free parking at Bagley Mobility Hub and the Assembly Parking Garage with shuttles; DDOT, the People Mover, and the Q-Line provide transit access to the riverfront.
- Nearby hotels: several downtown riverfront hotels are nearby, including Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Fort Pontchartrain (Wyndham), Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, and Westin Book Cadillac.
- Renaming context: the site was officially renamed Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park as part of a broader riverfront development plan, with the park opening to the public in 2025.