Northwest Detroit’s great nature escape

photo credit - Leonard Weber

Over 2 miles of walking trails include sections of crushed limestone pathways accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, rustic woodland paths, a boardwalk crossing a vernal pond and a concrete bridge crossing the river will lead you to discover a diversity of plants and animals living in the vernal pools, wildflower prairies and hardwood forest canopy. Enjoy the serenity of being out in nature in the middle of Detroit’s Brightmoor Neighborhood. 


Eliza Howell Park is also home to Patrick Doughtery’s ‘Stickwork’ sculpture. Click here to learn more about this breathtaking piece of natural art.

This hidden gem holds 250 acres of prairie meadows, hardwood forest and the beautiful Rouge River.

photo credit - Lunar Haus