William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

1900 Atwater Street
Detroit MI, 48207

31 (Acres)

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Located in the heart of Detroit, along a portion of the city’s Detroit Riverwalk, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is conveniently located near many major downtown attractions and rovides easy access for fishing, biking, walking and rollerblading on a paved trail.
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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is located in the heart of Detroit, just east of downtown, along a portion of the city’s Detroit Riverwalk, which provides easy access for fishing, biking, walking and rollerblading.

The park is divided into three areas, including the harbor, the picnic shelter area and the popular berm area. Thanks to recent renovations, the berm now boasts an accessible walkway, handrails and new trees, shrubs and grass. The berm area is especially popular for picnics and wildlife viewing.

At the top of the berm, visitors can view the river and our neighbors in Canada through two new spotting scopes, courtesy of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Enchroma, that provide an enhanced color view for visitors who are color blind. The berm also boasts an accessible walkway and handrails.

The state harbor provides 52 slips, as well as showers, a laundry facility, grills and picnic tables.

The park is conveniently located near the Outdoor Adventure Center, Belle Isle Park and many other major downtown Detroit attractions.

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Located just blocks from Hart Plaza and the Ren-Cen Towers, the park is an anchor for the Detroit Riverwalk and is located near the Outdoor Adventure Center and Belle Isle Park.

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Alcohol Restrictions Item is accessible.
Alcohol Restrictions: You may not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage at any time in the park (unless the park manager has granted written authorization through an event permit).
Biking Item is accessible.
Biking: There are plenty of opportunities for biking, walking and rollerblading along the city’s Detroit Riverwalk.
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: There are plenty of opportunities for shoreline fishing in the Detroit River, including bass, walleye and catfish.

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Lighthouse Item is accessible.
Lighthouse: The harbor boasts a 63-foot lighthouse, which is a scaled-down replica of the Tawas Point State Park lighthouse.
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms
Observation Platform Item is accessible.
Observation Platform: At the top of the berm, visitors can view the river and Canada through two new specially adapted EnChroma-enabled viewers that provide an enhanced color view for visitors who are color blind. These viewers are courtesy of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The berm also boasts an accessible walkway and handrails.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area
Picnic Shelter Item is accessible.
Picnic Shelter: There are two picnic shelters that include picnic tables, charcoal grills and electrical service. Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com.
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: The harbor is located along the Detroit River.