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

Friday, February 10, 2012
Motown Winter Blast
Motown Winter Blast is a combination of hip and fun winter events centered on Campus Martius Park.

Saturday, February 11, 2012
Detroit Boat Show
Don’t miss the 54th Annual Detroit Boat show produced and owned by the Michigan Boating Industries Association.

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Riverfront Canine Club
Fetch your favorite pooch and join the Riverfront Canine Club for tail-wagging good time this Sunday at 10:30 AM. The Riverfr...