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Lafayette Central Park

4.4(16)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews (Google rating)Park Lafayette Park
Open now · closes 10 PM
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Quick facts

Lafayette Central Park is a park at 1500 E Lafayette St in Detroit, MI, open daily 6 AM–10 PM.

Address
1500 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207
Hours today
6 AM–10 PM

About Lafayette Central Park

Lafayette Central Park is a park at 1500 E Lafayette St in Detroit, MI 48207. Its listed features include a children’s play area and playground swings, making play equipment a specific part of what visitors can expect. The park welcomes children and dogs and is identified as suitable for picnics. Those features give visitors several ways to use the park, whether the plan centers on children’s play, bringing a dog along, or having a picnic.

Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. These are listed separately from the play and picnic features, providing useful access information for people planning a visit. Lafayette Central Park has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 16 reviews. The supplied listing does not include hours or further details about its facilities.

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Known for

  • Children’s play area and swings
  • Suitable for picnics
  • Welcomes dogs
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Lafayette Park is one of Detroit's hidden gems—a peaceful urban green space surrounded by apartment buildings, townhomes, schools, and a vibrant residential community. During my stay in the area, I enjoyed offering free yoga sessions and…”

    — Shahida Alvarado, June 1, 2026 · google

  • “Great park. Please pick up after your pet. Some of the benches have been removed after being hit by lawn mowers”

    — Chris Casteel, November 4, 2023 · google

  • “It was nice. Need to expand the play area but I'm glad they had baby swings”

    — Carolyn James, June 10, 2023 · google

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Lafayette Central Park — frequently asked

Is Lafayette Central Park open on Mondays?
Yes — Lafayette Central Park is open Monday, 6 AM–10 PM.
Where is Lafayette Central Park?
Lafayette Central Park is at 1500 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207.

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