THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT
2021 EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING GUIDE Welcome to the Detroit Riverfront! As one of Detroit’s most scenic family-friendly destinations, the Detroit Riverfront has something for everyone. In fact, more WOODBRIDGE POLETOWN EAST than three million people CORE CITY visit the riverfront each year. THE DETROITMIDTOWN RIVERFRONT
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Mark Wallace President & CEO
1 GABRIEL WEST RIVERFRONT RICHARD PARK DEQUINDRE CUT PARK WEEKLY PROGRAMMING • 2021
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Herbal Walk & Talk D.Cipher Live Music Yoga in the Park with Reading & Rhythm June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, Series Urban Solace* on the Riverfront* August 9 & 23 June 23 – September 8 June 4 – August 27 July 8 – August 13 6 to 8 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m. 10 to 11 a.m. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Cullen Plaza Campbell Terrace Milliken State Park Gabriel Richard Park Volleyball at Valade with Tai Chi with Urban Solace* Reading & Rhythm Volleyball at Valade with Come Play Detroit* June 2 – August 25 on the Riverfront* Come Play Detroit* May 10 – August 25 10 to 11 a.m. July 8 – August 13 May 13 – August 27 6 to 10 p.m. Milliken State Park 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 6 to 10 p.m. Valade Park Gabriel Richard Park Valade Park Glow Cycling on the TUESDAY Riverfront* SATURDAY Yoga in the Park with Seniors & Sneakers* July 7, July 21, August 4, Urban Solace* Detroit Riverfront June 8 – August 24 August 18 June 3 – August 26 Walking Tours with 8 to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. 6 to 7 p.m. Detroit Experience Cullen Plaza Gabriel Richard Park Milliken State Park Factory* June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Moonlight Yoga with All dates and times are * Pre-registration required. Visit Urban Solace* subject to change. For a full August 14 & 28 detroitriverfront.org/things-to-do July 14, July 28, August 11 listing of events, dates, times and 1 p.m. to register. 8 p.m. other information, please visit Cullen Plaza Gabriel Richard Park detroitriverfront.org/things-to-do SUNDAY Sunday Brunch Market at Valade July 11 – September 26 Noon to 4 p.m.
3 MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCE SPECIAL EVENTS • 2021 ON THE RIVERFRONT KIDS FISHING RISE TOGETHER* & FUN* May 13, June 10, July 8, June 13, 20, 27 August 12, September 9 10 AM to Noon Sunrise, 5:30 to 8 AM Milliken State Park & Harbor Valade Park
#BeingApartTogether October 14, November 11 VIRTUAL BATTLE OF Sunset, 6 PM THE BANDS Cullen Plaza July 8 at 6 PM While the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is proud that the Riverwalk broadcast from our DSO POP UPS* and the Dequindre Cut have remained open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facebook page every day during these unprecedented times, the safety of all June 6, Noon to 1 PM riverfront visitors is of the utmost concern to us. Gabriel Richard Therefore, we have implemented numerous social distancing PEWABIC ON measures to keep visitors safe and to help stem the spread of the THE PLAZA June 13, Noon to 1 PM coronavirus throughout our community. Dequindre Cut Freight Yard May 12, June 9, • Some tables at our parks and plazas have been removed to July 14, August 11 facilitate social distancing. Remaining tables and chairs have June 16, 5:30 PM 1 to 3 PM been placed at a minimum of six feet apart. DSO Rush Hour Recital Cullen Plaza Cullen Plaza • The cleaning of surfaces that are touched often—such as railings, tables, chairs, benches and door handles—has been PEWABIC AT increased significantly. VALADE July 18, Noon to 1 PM Dequindre Cut Freight Yard • Public bathrooms along the riverfront are cleaned several June 18, July 30, times each hour. August 27 • Colorful signage has been placed throughout the Riverwalk Noon to 2 PM METROPARKS ON and the Dequindre Cut reminding visitors to remain six feet Valade Park THE RIVERWALK apart whenever possible. June 12, July 10, • Additionally, please note that some of your favorite JUNETEENTH August 14, September 11 destinations along the riverfront, such as the Gilbert Family ON THE CUT Noon to 2 PM Schooner splash pad at Mt. Elliott Park, may be closed to Valade Park keep people safe. Please visit our website for more June 19, 4 to 8 PM information on closures. Dequindre Cut * Registration required at Thank you for visiting the Detroit Riverfront and for supporting the Campbell Terrace detroitriverfront.org/things-to-do Detroit Riverfront Conservancy in the revitalization of our waterfront. Enjoy your time along the Detroit Riverfront! - The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Dates and times are subject to change. For a full listing of events, dates, times and other information, please visit detroitriverfront.org/things-to-do 6 A RIVERFRONT MAP
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2670 Atwater Street Robert. C. Valade Park is the newest park along the Detroit Riverfront. In late 2019, the park made its debut as a family- friendly destination that features a sandy beach, colorful 1340 Atwater Street playscapes, delicious food options, a barbecue pavilion, Detroit’s Since opening in 2007, Cullen Plaza has become a popular only floating bar and more. destination for some of the most-visited attractions along the Detroit Riverfront, such as the Cullen Family Carousel, Bank of America Children’s Playscape, Diamond Jack Boat Tours and Wheelhouse Detroit Bicycle Shop. AMENITIES • Free parking in paved lot • Bank of America Playscape • Plaza and partially covered • Cullen Family Carousel pavilion • Bike repair station • Wheelhouse Detroit • Reflecting fountains Bicycle Shop • Riverfront Café and Tiki Bar • Diamond Jack Boat Tours • Restrooms and • Glass map of St. Lawrence drinking fountains Seaway • Security office 24/7 • In-laid granite map of riverfront
AMENITIES • Free parking • Musical sensory garden • Indoor/Outdoor seating • Bob’s Barge • Large, sandy beach and • Smokey G’s BBQ and lush lawn Geisha Girls Sushi • Children’s playscapes • Community barbecue pavilion • Sand volleyball • Restrooms and drinking fountains
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7130 E. Jefferson Avenue Perhaps the most tranquil of the parks located along the Detroit Riverfront, Gabriel Richard Park offers breathtaking views of Belle Isle and the MacArthur Bridge. Visitors to this lush park enjoy strolling through the colorful butterfly gardens or taking a contemplative walk through the paved labyrinth.
AMENITIES • Free parking in paved • Winding paved labyrinth parking lot • Fishing outlooks • Plaza and partially covered • Gabriel Richard Fountain pavilion with seating • Restrooms and • David K. Page Butterfly Gardens drinking fountains • Birding scopes • Community grills and • Bike repair station picnic tables
110 Mt. Elliott Street On a hot and sunny summer day, there’s no finer place for free, family-friendly fun along the Detroit Riverfront than at Mt. Elliott Park. Among the park’s attractions, the Gilbert Family Schooner is a universally accessible shipwreck-themed splash pad that is open Labor Day weekend through August. AMENITIES • Free parking • Plaza and partially covered • MoGo station pavilion with seating • Grassy picnic areas • Gilbert Family Schooner* • Restrooms and drinking • Fishing outlooks fountains • Bike repair station • On-site security office
* This amenity may be closed due to social distancing guidelines. Check detroitriverfront.org for updated information. 11 12 WEST RIVERFRONT PARK/ DEQUINDRE CUT RALPH C. WILSON, JR. CENTENNIAL PARK
1801 W. Jefferson Between Atwater Street at the riverfront and Mack Avenue in The 22-acre West Riverfront Park offers scenic views of the Eastern Market. Detroit and Windsor skylines, as well as wide open space for a Formerly a Grand Trunk Railroad line, the two-mile-long Dequindre variety of activities and special events like Detroit River Days. Cut is a predominately below-street level greenway that runs West Riverfront Park will close in 2021 as the park prepares for its parallel to St. Aubin Street between Mack Avenue and Atwater transformation into Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which Street, just north of the riverfront. will open in 2023.
AMENITIES AMENITIES • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan • Extra-wide Riverwalk • Large open green space Fit Park (Woodbridge entrance) • Street parking for activities • Commissioned murals by local artists • Fishing • David Campbell Memorial Terrace (Lafayette entrance) • Dequindre Cut Freight Yard Beer & Rendering of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park Wine Garden (Wilkins entrance) • Seasonal MoGo station • Bike repair station
Located between Division and Wilkins streets, the Freight Yard is a unique gathering space comprising nine repurposed shipping containers. Each Friday- Sunday through September 26, the Freight Yard features a wine and beer garden, food trucks and entertainment.
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ABOUT THE CONSERVANCY As the permanent stewards of the Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut, the Conservancy is responsible for raising the funds needed for the construction, operation, maintenance, security and programming of the public spaces located along the riverfront. The ultimate vision of the nonprofit Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is to transform and revitalize 5.5 miles of riverfront from the Ambassador Bridge to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle.
HOW TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVANCY The work of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is made possible through the support of people like you who use and love our parks and greenways, and want to help us continue our work. By making a tax-deductible gift to the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, you are not only playing a role in Detroit’s revitalization, but also protecting our riverfront for future generations to enjoy. Interested in volunteering your time? The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has numerous volunteers available. Visit detroitriverfront.org/ways-to-help
DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1720 • Detroit, MI 48243 (313) 566-8200 • E-Mail: [email protected]