Eliza Howell Park is Detroit’s third largest park with 250 acres of natural areas, trails and park amenities along the Rouge River in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood.  The park is a wildlife haven with regular Audubon nature walks, it also has vibrant arts and culture scene, made possible through partnerships with local organizations such as Sidewalk Detroit.

KEY LINKS

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Park Maintenance, Trash Pick Up and Other Issues 

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Find out more about upcoming park events and projects with our Park Partner Sidewalk Detroit's website pages on Eliza Howell Park

Eliza Howell Park: Overview Page

Eliza Howell Park: Informational Site

ELIZA HOWELL MASTER PLAN

The Full Plan is under development, below is a summary image of the Plan for the park for the next 15 years.  Thank you to everyone who participated over the past year to provide input and shape the plan for the park's future. 

Recent Events:

3rd Community Meeting:

Final community meeting held on February 25th 2026 at Detroit Community High School to share the close-to-final plans, get feedback and celebrate the park.

2nd Community Dinner:

A second community dinner was held at St. Christine's Soup Kitchen on July 17th 2025 at 6pm to provide another opportunity for community members to share their vision for the future of Eliza Howell Park.

Eliza Howell Master Plan Move & Talk:

The community was invited to join a guided tour through Eliza Howell Park on July 2nd 2025 to imagine and shape the park's future together. 

Community Dinner:

A Community Dinner was held at St. Christine's Soup Kitchen on March 13th, 2025 where community members were invited to share ideas, connect with neighbors, and help share the future of Eliza Howell Park.

Engagement Summary Presentation:  Eliza Howell Community Dinner 1 Engagement Summary 3_13_2025

CAMERAS & LIGHTING PROJECT

New cameras and lighting are being installed in the park to provide increased security and safety within park areas. The addition of cameras and lighting will also enhance accessibility for park users when there is less daylight during open park hours. Construction will strive to have minimal impact (bored / trenched along the roadway), as well as wildlife will be considered in the light pole design. The number and exact location of light poles and cameras will be determined on a design and build basis.

Learn more about the project by viewing this presentation: Detroit Parks Lighting & Cameras Presentation 

PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

A new $1 million playground is coming to Eliza Howell Park!  This nature-themed playground is funded by a State grant, Gilbert Family Foundation and City funds and will focus on nature play and accessibility.  The project will be under construction in 2026-2027.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Juliana Fulton - Deputy Parks Planner

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Theresa McArleton - Chief Parks Planner

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Farhat Chaudhry - Landscape Architect

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