Tom Hur, a passionate Detroit Pistons fan from South Korea, recently made the trip to Detroit for the team’s home opener.

After years of planning and construction, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit officially opened.

What was once an open, flat stretch of dirt along the riverfront has been transformed into the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park. It’s a 22-acre public space meant, in part, to reflect the values and passions of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit is set to open after years of planning and development.

Park expected to become one of Detroit’s premier outdoor destinations

The new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park is expected to become one of the city’s signature destinations, connecting neighborhoods, families, and visitors to the water in a whole new way.

A transformative green space celebrates the late philanthropist’s vision for connection, community, and a revitalized riverfront.

The grand opening of Detroit's Ralph Wilson Park on the west riverfront will feature The Jacksons leading two days of music, food, and family activities on October 25-26.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which is 22 acres, will be transformed into an attractive public space with reconstruction that will work towards the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s goal of revitalizing the riverfront.