Visitors can enter the Cut at Atwater St., Lafayette St., Gratiot Ave., Wilkins and Mack Ave. Visit our map for details.
Celebrate Earth Day by removing litter from one of Detroit's favorite greenspaces: the Dequindre Cut Greenway!
Join the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for our 2026 Dequindre Cut Spring Cleanup! Celebrate Earth Day by helping remove litter from the Dequindre Cut Greenway and its surrounding streets. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Those volunteering who are under the age of 18 must volunteer with an adult.
When: Saturday, April 18 from 10 AM - 1 PM. Volunteers can check in any time between 10 AM and1 PM and serve for as much time as they'd like. The cleanup will wrap up around 1 PM.
Where: Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit, MI 48207
Check-in Locations: Volunteer check-in tables will be located at the Woodbridge, Lafayette, Gratiot, and Wilkins entrances to the Dequindre Cut Greenway. Gloves, trash bags, and a limited number of pickers and rakes will be available.
Parking: Free street parking available along Orleans St, St Aubin St, and Woodbridge St. There is also free parking at the Eastern Market lot (Wilkins St & Orleans St), and at Cullen Plaza (1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207).
What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and bring their own work/gardening gloves and pickers. There are a limited number of port-a-potties along the Dequindre Cut Greenway, so we would recommend using the bathroom before you arrive.
Can I volunteer with my group, organization or team? Yes, this is a great way to connect with your group while serving as a team. Please select tickets for "Corporate, Team, or Other Group Volunteers" and include the name of your group in your registration. If you are an individual volunteering with your friends or family, please select tickets for "General Public."
Without access to plumbing, there are no permanent restrooms on the Dequindre Cut. You can find port-a-johns near Campbell Terrace from April through October.
The Dequindre Cut does not have any designated parking lots, but street parking is available on surrounding streets to each entrance.
When parking to visit the Dequindre Cut Freight yard specifically, parking is available in the gravel lot at Wilkins and Orleans in Eastern Market and on nearby streets. Bike parking is available on-site, and a MoGo station is located right in front of the Freight Yard.
Visit our Dequindre Cut Murals page to learn more about the unique art along the Cut.
Related Attractions
Campbell Terrace Stage
The David Campbell Terrace is an outdoor stage located just north of the Lafayette entrance on the Dequindre Cut. The Conservancy hosts music programs and events throughout the year at Campbell Terrace for visitors of all ages.
Dequindre Cut Freight Yard (Seasonal)
The Dequindre Cut Freight Yard is the go to destination for seasonal outdoor fun! Head to the Dequindre Cut to experience this outdoor beer and wine garden, built from nine repurposed shipping containers.
Dequindre Cut Murals
Along the length of the Dequindre Cut, visitors can view dozens of original murals and preserved graffiti under the overpasses and along the walls of the Cut.
Grand Trunks on the Dequindre Cut
Kids can come hop and play on the Grand Trunks located under multiple overpasses on the Dequindre Cut. Look for the trunks between mile markers 0.7 and 1.0.
Workout Machines on Dequindre Cut
The Dequindre Cut features an outdoor “Fit Park” offering workout equipment for public use. This outdoor exercise area is located near the Woodbridge entrance of the cut.