The park is situated on the site of the former Cadieux farm, a historic ribbon farm settlement.
The location provides one of the closest views of the Detroit River shipping channel in the metro area, allowing for frequent sightings of 1,000-foot-long Great Lakes freighters.
The park contains a designated 'warming house' that reflects local mid-20th-century recreational architecture.
It is one of only two major municipal parks in the city that offer direct water access to Lake St. Clair.
Windmill Pointe Park serves as a premier waterfront recreational site located at the eastern terminus of Grosse Pointe Park along the Detroit River. The park features a private beach access point, a marina with boat slips, and an outdoor swimming pool complex. Visitors have access to tennis courts, shuffleboard, and a dedicated picnic area with views of the shipping channel. The grounds house a historic warming house and provide a distinct vantage point for observing international freighter traffic entering Lake St. Clair. The shoreline is stabilized with concrete bulkheads and includes expansive manicured lawns for public gatherings. The facility is managed by the Grosse Pointe Park municipal department.
The concrete pier edge providing an unobstructed view of the shipping channel with passing freighters.
Bring binoculars to get a clearer view of the large freighters passing through the shipping channel.
Verify residency requirements as this park is strictly regulated for Grosse Pointe Park residents and their accompanied guests.
Utilize the walking paths along the sea wall during sunset for optimal river views.
Attempting to access the park without a resident host, as entry is gated and strictly monitored.
Swimming pool and water-based amenities are seasonal and open only during summer months.
Park access is restricted to residents and guests; carry identification to verify residency or guest status at the gate.
