The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy

About the Riverfront

About The Riverfront Main Image The Detroit International Riverfront is a planned 5 ½ miles of public waterfront, linked by a continuous RiverWalk and parks, plazas and green spaces. As of June 2007, more than 2 ½ miles of East Riverfront is open to the public, including:

  • 1 ½ miles of RiverWalk from Joe Louis Arena to Rivard Street
  • 1 ¼ miles of RiverWalk from Stroh's River Place at Joseph Campau Street to Mt. Elliot Park, as well as RiverWalk at Gabriel Richard Park
  • Rivard Plaza and Pavilion, located at Rivard Street
  • Gabriel Richard Park Plaza and Pavilion

Work continues by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and its public and private partners to complete the remaining portions of Riverfront. Enjoy Detroit's beautiful new Riverfront and stay tuned for more!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 02, 2010
Detroit Receiving Hospital's RiverWalkers
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy has partnered with Detroit Receiving Hospital to host "River Walkers" since 2008. The...

Saturday, September 04, 2010
Taste of Easten Market
Grab your fork because life is a feast at Eastern Market. The Taste of Eastern Market series guides spectators through t...

Thursday, September 09, 2010
Blue Pigs Community Police Band
Join us at Rivard Plaza on Thursday, August 19 at 12:30PM for a special lunchtime concert featuring the Detroit Police Blue P...