DTE Foundation Summit
This expansive lawn features hills and multiple paths across a tree-lined and tranquil area of the park.
2026 Detroit Youth Sport Showcase
Try out more than 30 sports and extracurricular activities from local partners, including basketball, baseball, chess, robotics, and more!
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Project Play are proud to present the Detroit Youth Sports Showcase! This event is a free opportunity for youth to try out a variety of sports and outdoor physical activities with partners from across the city. Participants will explore stations throughout Ralph Wilson Park, including basketball, tennis, soccer, chess, skateboarding, lacrosse, and more, as well as free sports physicals and health and wellness resources. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2pm, check in to grab your bingo card, and visit stations to earn prizes, including free Detroit Tigers tickets while supplies last!
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up on-site and wear athletic apparel and closed-toed shoes. Free parking is available in the Assembly Garage at 1701 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216, courtesy of Bedrock. Food will be available for purchase on-site.
Detroit Youth Sports Showcase is part of Metro Detroit Youth Day, a reimagined end-of-summer enrichment event that engages thousands of youth in fun, educational and entertaining interactive experiences to get them encouraged, energized and excited for the upcoming school year. Learn more here.
Thank you to Health Champion sponsor Henry Ford Health.
2026 Partner Stations
Detroit Tigers - Baseball
Detroit Lions - Football
Detroit Red Wings + Clark Park Coalition - Hockey
Detroit Pistons + Motor City Cruise - Basketball
Detroit Sports Comission + Final Four Fan Jam
At Bat - Baseball
Aktive Minds - Basketball
Motor City Street Dance Academy - Break Dancing
Wise Guys Chess Club - Chess
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Great Lakes Reginal Field Hockey - Field Hockey
Boys and Girls Club Greater Detroit
Detroit United Lacrosse - Lacrosse
Henry Ford Health Community Health Program
Gearheads Robotics - Robotics
Detroit Rugby Football Club - Rugby
A Positive Seed - Skateboarding
Motor City Tennis Club - Tennis
Tri-County Ultimate Frisbee - Ultimate Frisbee
Detroit Volleyball Club - Volleyball
Michigan State University Extension 4-H
And more to come!
Related Attractions
William Davidson Sport House
The William Davidson Sport House features two full size Detroit Pistons basketball courts under a giant pavilion, offering four seasons of activities at Ralph Wilson Park.