The non-profit Detroit RiverFront Conservancy was formed in 2003 with the mission of bringing public access to Detroit's Riverfront and serving as a catalyst for economic development in the city. The ultimate vision is to develop five and a half miles of riverfront from the Ambassador Bridge to just east of the MacArthur (Belle Isle) Bridge.

Thanks to the strength of our public/private partnership, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy celebrates the successful completion of three miles of development on the east Riverfront, including pavilions, plazas, parks and green space, all connected by the ever popular RiverWalk. Already it is becoming an extension of Detroiters' backyards and a not-to-be-missed destination for visitors.

Your Detroit riverfront is a year-round destination providing a host of options for you to come out and embrace winter and the outdoors. From Cross Country Skiing on the Dequindre Cut and monthly Riverfront Canine Club walks; the riverfront is an ideal locale to discover the true beauty of winter.

WINTER FUN AT MILLIKEN STATE PARK
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 the marina at William G. Milliken State Park - Michigan's only urban state park will serve as the backdrop for the 2012 Polar Plunge Detroit. The annual event supports Special Olympics Michigan's mission to provide year-round athletic training and competition for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.

MICHIGAN FREE FISHING WEEKEND
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE! Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world, with more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, more than 11,037 inland lakes, and more than 36,350 miles of rivers and streams. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2012 Free Fishing Weekends are scheduled for this winter: February 18 & 19 and this summer: June 9 & 10.

Milliken State Park and Harbor located along the beautiful Detroit Riverfront is an ideal location to fish during the spring and summer months. In the winter months, a favorite Michigan angling activity is ice fishing. To those who have never tried it, ice fishing is sometimes looked upon as an oddity, but for others, ice fishing is the best kind of fishing. Visit The Michigan Department of Natural Resources to find out more about this beloved pastime and for a listing of places to safely enjoy ice fishing along Michigan's Great Lakes!

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is pleased to announce the first of several planned installations of public art along the riverfront.

The Public Art Program of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy celebrates the City's unique historic, cultural, natural and human character by inspiring a vibrant and compelling experience, open and accessible to all.

Through the selection and installation of public art works of the highest merit, we endeavor to use the power of the art in educating, challenging and engaging a richly diverse community and creating a world-class destination that fosters civic pride.

Featured works include Sasson Soffer's (MIDMIEM, 1970), Robert Sestok's (FREE FORM 5, 2001) and Tyree Guyton's (BOOGALOO, 2000) and (SIDE TALKIN KAY, 2000)