Rivard Plaza

Opened to the public in June 2007, Rivard Plaza has quickly become a favorite Detroit destination and signature event site.

The plaza is located at 1340 E. Awater Street, just east of GM Renaissance Center, and is home to many Riverfront highlights, including the Cullen Family Carousel, an in-laid granite map of the Detroit River, a standing glass sculptured map of the St. Lawrence Seaway, fountains and gardens.

Also located at Rivard Plaza is the new RiverWalk Café and Wheelhouse Detroit, a bike shop offering bike rentals, tours, retail and service. 

Please note, the RiverWalk Cafe and the Cullen Family Carousel are now operating under Fall season hours from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The popular Diamond Jack's River Tours, which provides public tours and private charters of the Detroit River, now docks at Rivard Plaza.

The Conservancy's commemorative bricks and pavers are located at Rivard Plaza, as well as Gabriel Richard Park Plaza.

The pavilion building at Rivard Plaza houses public facilities as well as the Conservancy's Riverfront security command center.