Grand Circus Park

"A Stroll in the Park For a respite from busy downtown Detroit, take a walk through Grand Circus Park. Established in 1850, the park is home to several statues and old-fashioned fountains, including the Russell Alger Memorial Fountain, which dates to 1921. A stroll through the park is attractive any time of year, whether the spring flowers are in bloom or there's a dusting of snow on the trees. Take note of the surrounding buildings that boast different architectural styles, including beaux arts, neoclassical, and Gothic Revival."

Detroit China Festival Attendees Demand Refunds for ‘Disorganized’ Food Event | Eater Detroit

"An inaugural, heavily promoted Chinese food-and-culture festival held on Sept. 22 at Grand Circus Park drew large crowds but widespread complaints about organization and food availability. Organizers sold $5–$10 tickets online and advertised tastings from 15 local restaurants using an on-site token system, but attendees reported long entry lines, long lines to buy tokens, hour-long waits for food, and some stalls running out as early as mid-afternoon; at least one vendor was allegedly shut down by the health department. Frustrated ticket holders compared the problems to a recent failed local food festival and demanded refunds, prompting organizers to post an apology, set up refund lines, and say they issued hundreds of refunds while offering a limited Eventbrite refund window; they also disputed some claims about food shortages. Reactions were mixed, with some defending the first-time organizers (who said a last-minute venue change from Hart Plaza disrupted plans) and others still awaiting clear refund instructions as media sought comment." - Brenna Houck