Didn't get to see all of this River Walk, but we walked around a portion where you could walk up to a lighthouse. People also dock their boats here. It's free and you can ride bikes or scooters too. I also saw some folks fishing! What a calming thing to do! You could see Belle Isle and Canada from here! We found free parking in a lot and then walked over. There was a couple taking engagement pictures and a few others taking in the scenery. It's very clean here. Signs all over the place telling you to recycle or pick up after yourself. No wonder the river is so clean too! It's so close to an area they are trying to gentrify, so we saw some nice apartments as well as some abandoned buildings which I'm sure someone will buy up. read more

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I love the Riverwalk. It's free and beautiful and peaceful, and just one of the many lovely things about Detroit. It's one of the first places I got to see and explore in Detroit, and this river unlike may others (Hudson, Chicago, etc.) is so beautiful and blue. It lacks the more mundane greens I've seen in more polluted rivers. It's amazing to be able to see Canada across the river, and if you walk long enough, you can run up a hill and feel like you're barely in a city. The Riverwalk is truly a treasure, and a great place to go running, wandering, or just sit and catch your breath. I hope to be able to see it in the summer, but even in the chilly autumn, it was beautiful and breathtaking. read more

RiverWalk - The view of this beautiful river - Parks Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The river walk is a fantastic way to enjoy the river, views of Detroit and Canada (Windsor), and more. We went in the spring but I'm guessing the opportunities for boating or other activities are plentiful. What a great amenity to have in the city! read more

RiverWalk - Parks Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Always find your happy. C-19 has hit North America. I've decided not to bring up how we arrived here because the people not running the office some of us elected them to do. That being said it was a woosa day relaxing and mindful. read more

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In a span of two summers, a lot of changes/improvement had been made to make RiverWalk a favorite destination for bikers, joggers, pets and tourists. You might want to come early in the morning for free parking. Or you may spend at least $5 or more for private parking within the area. Thirsty or hungry, you can take a seat and have a bite of pizza, a burger or enjoy ice cold drinks and ice cream from the concessionaires open for the summer at the shaded area. There's a restroom for both genders. Expect a line during peak hours. 2 locks are broken out of the 3 cubicles of the female restroom. There's hand soap dispenser, tissue paper, and decent sink to sanitize your hands. Clutter on the floor. For kids to enjoy, there's the dancing fountain, the merry-go-round and sand bar. At the very end of the pier, I noticed a couple of budding fishermen. No bike? You could rent the two wheeler for a fee. The bike rental is located near the shed. There's no bike path when we cross the shed, towards the fountain, and all the way to the arena. We pedaled extra careful so we don't hit pedestrians and pet dogs.To avoid human traffic, there's an option to take the side street of Atwater. The view of the deep water, overlooking Canada is calming to the eyes. You might want to sit down in any of the benches and spend the entire day or afternoon listening to nature, feed the birds or maybe people or nature watching. This place is one of Detroit's finest! read more

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Really nice riverfront area! I'm from St. Louis and seeing how nice the riverfront area is makes me hopeful that our revitalization projects currently in progress will be just as nice. There are river cruises, parks, fishing and boat docks, playgrounds, trails, a beautiful carousel, and a restaurant/consession stand. I heard that from some locals that the riverfront has been getting updated in phases, and i think that the end result will be great if its current state is any indication. read more

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Really pretty area along the Detroit River. It's well kept up and has plenty of space for walking, biking, and so on. read more

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It's such a pretty sight to see people actually walking around and enjoying Downtown detroit. Gone are the myth that downtown is dirty and dangerous and there's really nothing there. There's a lot of things to do now. Whatever you may fancy,, from walking around, sitting down, people watching, spending time with the family, to biking and skateboarding. The Riverwalk is now a force to be reckoned with. It is now, by far the biggest draw for people to come in and spend time in the city. And I'm very very glad that it is now an awesome place to be. It's definitely some place where you can take someone visiting the city and show them how "dangerous" Detroit really is. DANGEROUSLY fun that is. Take a bike, skateboard and those super cool hover boards,, see the sights, the people and the things to do here in Detroit. I guarantee you'll love the heck out of it. That and it's hella dog friendly. Weeeeeeee!!! read more

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Upon completion it is Detroit's hope that the RiverWalk will cover 5 1/2 miles of ground, rivaling Chicago's and San Antonio's famed Walkways. Currently only part of Phase I (the east) is completed from Joe Louis Arena to Rivard Park, with the intent of extending to Belle Isle. Phase II (to the west) connecting Joe Louis Arena to the Ambassador Bridge is in the works. It is a nice, clean walk and has great potential. Let's hope it does not go away the way Asian Village did! On a high note: the Riverfront Canine Club meets at Rivard Plaza every Sunday at 10 am thru September 28th. Bring your leashed pooch for a stroll along the river and meet other dog lovers (and maybe recruit some new Yelpers?!). read more

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When most people think of Detroit, especially downtown Detroit, they don't think of something scenic. They probably imagine a dirty, crime-ridden, polluted, industrial city. The Detroit RiverWalk is the complete opposite of that. When we visited on a Friday afternoon, the temperature was in the 80s, there was a cool breeze off the river, and we saw nothing but blue skies, bright sunshine, and people from all walks of life (locals, tourists, business people, old, young, all races) enjoying their time in the sun. People were walking their dogs, riding bikes, walking or jogging with their friends and family, relaxing in the shade, playing in the splash pad, or just taking in the views like my fiancee and I were. The Detroit RiverWalk reminds me of the Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago's beaches. There are wide, clean, and nicely-paved paths that are well-lit and teeming with activity. The RiverWalk, which is operated and maintained by the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, is planned to be 5.5 miles. At the time of writing this review, about 3 miles are developed. The RiverWalk extends, in piecemeal, from Ambassador Bridge at the west end to Belle Isle Park at the east end, with the Detroit River paralleling to the south. Facing south across the river, you see Windsor, Ontario, Canada. We only saw the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the RiverWalk. We spent most of our time on the promenade in front of (or behind) the GM Renaissance Center. This area contained a nice, extra-wide, brick pathway, benches, lamps, a splash pad, tiered step seating, multiple greenspaces with trees, potted plants with colorful flowers, waste baskets, and even a cool map of the world on the ground. This was a beautiful, vibrant space. Lots of kids were running around and playing in the splash pad's large fountain. If you've ever been to Atlanta, it's a lot like Centennial Olympic Park's Fountain of Rings (splash pad). On the river, we saw several boats go by. Some were tour boats, both from the US and Canada (you can tell by the flags on the boats), and some were small personal yachts. Across the river, we saw Caesars Windsor along with a bunch of other interesting or tall buildings. This stretch of the RiverWalk happens to face a fairly developed stretch of Windsor. Of course, the RiverWalk is an ideal place to take pictures. If you're in the area I described above, then you might as well check out the adjacent GM Renaissance Center too. There's an indoor shopping mall, food court and restaurants, hotel, a GM "museum" of sorts, and more just steps away. If you're in Detroit and have never been to the RiverWalk before, it's definitely worth checking out. read more

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Always a great place to walk along side the river. Tons of people over the weekend. Great place to add your steps in or even roller blade your way. You can even ride your bike or pick up a scooter, whichever way you choose, you can go wrong. The weather was perfect to watch the boat and small yachts. You can see beautiful Canada while walking the RiverWalk. There's so many new restaurants in the downtown area, you can't go wrong. Just find a place to park and start walking and enjoy downtown. If you like fishing, there's a few spots and an area to fish. There's also a kiddy section with a giant sand box, laid out like a mini beach with a few rides and food area for them. There's even a little water area for them to jump around in for them to cool off and get splashed on. read more

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The river walk is amazing and great. No lie. I'd love to give it 5 stars, but it shuts down at 10pm. That's just messed up. Want to go on a nice evening stroll after dinner downtown on a Friday night? Great. Just don't plan to do it along the super scenic, amazing part of Detroit where it seems most natural to do so. read more

RiverWalk - Parks Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Amazing what Detroit has done to this place. A safe place for everyone to walk, run, sit, read a book and enjoy! Great job Detroit!

I absolutely love going downtown to the Riverwalk. Rather is just spending the day down there, relaxing looking out at the water or just walking the Riverwalk. I've always enjoyed it. read more

A gorgeous spot along the Detroit River that's worth a visit if you haven't been in a while. It's beautifully manicured with loads of things for people and families to do. Carousels and fountains (that the the kids to play in on hot days) for the youngsters and beautiful views for walking, biking, or jogging for adults. Summertime brings River Days, a wonderful festival with rides and other special events. There's also Rockin' on the Riverfront for awesome free concerts each summer from national acts. Like others have said, I do wish that it was a bit longer but the Riverfront Conservancy has done a fantastic job revitalizing this space and I know they have more up their sleeves for the future (including the hope to expand the Walk). Just heard the news this week that they got a grant to connect all the greenways like the Dequinder Cut and such which will hopefully bring more people to the space and make it easier for people to connect. I'm looking forward to what the future will bring but I'm thrilled to enjoy the beautiful space as is for the time being! read more

Detroit's beautiful RiverWalk is Pokemon friendly! If you love Pokemon Go aka PoMonGo aka PM-G AKA POGO, you will love this place. There are sooooo many Pokestops! RiverWalk is also a great place to hold hands with a gal or to throw a catch with your closest pal. Riverwalk is a nice place to bring your elders to catch the boats and the nice breeze. RiverWalk is a safe place for the family and also very children friendly. Riverwalk has many places where you can take a silly selfie, sit down and enjoy a picnic, and share tales of Ye Olde City and folklore of Detroit. ***TIP*** A lot of people rag on Detroit, but when my friend from NYC came to visit, he stated that Detroit's Riverfront area smells so much more fresher than New York's stinky Hudson River. He also loved how blue the river was. So F*** yeah!!! Up your's New York, lol. read more

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A must see in Downtown Detroit! We started our walk at Campus Martius, to Hart Plaza and entered the Riverfront from there. The Riverfront is vibrant with many people, and sculptures, boats, and many other things to see. If you enter at the Hart Plaza entrance I encourage you to walk by the Cobo Center and Joe Louis arena and also make it towards the GM buildings and beyond. During the walk there are also many benches, great pictures scenes and entertainment. Around the GM building and "Port Detroit" the charm and ambiance is at a high level and you really get a feel for the Motor City. As we continued we reached a park area with many families relaxing and an outdoor yoga class going on. As you continue on the Riverfront you will see greenery, marshes, and an abundances of beautiful views and treasures to walk through. We were lucky to we here on a warm sunny day and enjoy one of the many great attributes in Downtown Detroit. read more

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When I first arrived to Detroit, my friend took me for a tour of downtown, which included the RiverWalk. Absolutely beautiful with great views of Canada and the Detroit River, great walking paths and sitting areas - perfect for friends, couples, families to walk along during all times of the year (although winter might be kind of cold!). There were a few cool things about the RiverWalk such as the birdhouse-like boxes that housed books for people to borrow, read, return and/or exchange with, as well as the painting "replicas" scattered along the riverfront for people to admire and learn. It's almost like going to the library or an art museum (but free!), but along the water. This access to art and literature definitely is a good thing because it helps to boost literacy rates and promotes the arts/education. The RiverWalk has a public, free parking lot near the east end, which is pretty awesome. To my knowledge there aren't any time limits either. So if you're lucky and you can find a spot, you can stroll the RiverWalk all day and night if you wanted to. read more

Very beautiful and very busy! I would go by the other reviews about going early; I went with my sister who is the type you have to lie to about what time you want to leave. We got there around 3 pm and had fun riding around the block a few times just to find parking; I would definitely take advantage of letting pedestrians cross the road so you can read the signs in/around the parking lots cause as we walked we found a lot of sign that said "you could park here during the weekend." I mainly dragged my sister here so I could get into photography mode; obviously great spot for that since we saw about 5 different photographers. I would be careful about cyclists/runners since they kinda expect you to move out of their way. I was super shocked that the bathroom lines weren't long but they are very hot and only had 2 stalls in the one I went into plus they have a hazardous container which was weird. The water fountains were clean and had cold water. The line for ice cream was insane! But kudos for having alcohol drinks for adults. I would also be like the smart people who brought chairs and had cute little picnics especially if you plan on staying for a few hours. read more

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To the skeptical first time visitor of Detroit (who has heard nothing but how much of an economically depressed shithole that the city is), RiverWalk is a shining symbol of what the city is actually made of. The Dequindre Cut Greenway (separate review) deposits walkers and bikers right at a grassy path leading to the center of RiverWalk. The 63-foot William G. Milliken Lighthouse, a petite version of the Tawas Point Lighthouse built in 1876, greets you on the left. On the right is a shaded picnic area, where people may be playing Motown music and enjoying a cookout. Directly ahead is the sparkling teal of the Detroit River, flowing from lakes Erie and Huron and dividing the U.S. from Canada, which possesses the opposite banks. Apropos to Canada's regard of their neighbors to the South, a rather hideous and tall building with a neon sign reading "CAESARS" jeers from their shores. In 2007, when I spent a single night in Detroit and my host drove me to see the sights, RiverWalk was still just a nascent plan. The only things that were there at the time were a new age looking pavilion shelter blazing white under the sterile streetlamps - that and a whole lot of busted concrete with weeds growing out of it. She told me that the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy (http://www.detroitriverfront.org/) was going to transform the entire stretch of waterfront into something great. I nodded, but it was hard to imagine. Today, the Conservancy can lay claim to the stunning results of their years of effort. The results are truly a dance through the imagination - better than most realities. The odd barge or fleet of Jetskiiers floats or zips by on the water. Juvenile trees rustle in the cool breeze, shading whistle-clean benches placed considerately beneath their shelter. People stroll quietly down a wide, white concrete lane devoid of crowds, cigarette butts, pigeon shit, dog shit, or litter. A little girl drops her ice cream cone, cries, then smiles as her big brother hands her his. At GM Plaza, kids and their guardians splash around a foot fountain made of zig zagging lines of spouts in the ground. Without warning, the jets spurt up to 6 feet or more, making crystalline columns of water that you cannot help but walk through, shrieking and soaking wet. Even dogs that were previously afraid of water accidentally learn that they dig the relief from the heat. The core of Detroit's skyline towers above, and classical music drifts into the air from elevated Bose speakers. Who knows what hands are playing the music, or where; the sounds seem to come from the air itself. Farther down, people sit all gussied up, waiting to board a four-story steamboat for some fancy event or another. A group buzzes by quietly on Segues. Follow them, and you arrive at a tall platform with a snail-like spiral ramp that doubles as stairs, accommodating anyone who wants to stand above for a higher view of the river. At the silent back of the Joe Louis Arena (home of the Detroit Redwings) is a bunch of grass that is so clean and thick that you can lie down completely with no hesitation that you will encounter fecal matter, pests, or dirt. The walk back is just as good, except this time, you might hop around the granite world map in front of the GM building, and stop at the RiverWalk Cafe for a kiddie cone for less than 2 bucks, realizing that it must be for some pretty damn big kids because there are about three pounds of Mackinac Island Fudge is packed into the cone. From your seat, you laugh through your chocolate high at the carousel across the way - the designers let the people choose, and the result is a motley crew of water creatures and fantastical designs. Far more interesting than the usual gilded horses. On the way home, while your companion disposes of her dog poo with "mutt mitts" conveniently dispensed at the side of the path, you see a bird flying straight towards a tree, rings spread out, its shoulders as red as lasers. You scream, "What is that?!?" Why, a Redwing, of course. read more

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Very nice stroll along the Detroit River with Canada's Caesar casino in plain view. Clean street. Clean river. Friendly locals.

I can't believe I have lived in Detroit for three years and today was the first time I've made it out to the Riverwalk! It is so pretty and clean! If I took a picture of myself at the Riverwalk and sent it back home I am sure no one would think its the D. There are little benches and seats with a carouse on the routel. Now if I can find a good place to park I will be coming here more often! read more

Green space with a urban flair. I enjoy the beautiful view of Canada from the RiverWalk. On a calm day, the walk on the river is peaceful and a zen space. There is a play space for kids and a business where you can rent a bike (how cool!) I love that they have a carousel and coffee available for parents. There are so many events held at the RiverWalk that you can never get bored: yoga, workout groups, festivals, and so much more. read more

If you want to get your walk on in the D, this is the place to do it! I always enter from Hart Plaza, going east or west as the mood strikes me. To the east is a beautiful walk past the Ren Cen to Rivard Park and beyond. To the west is shorter, less beautiful, but still interesting walk past the back of The Joe. If you work downtown, this is a pleasant way to spend your lunch hour. read more

Very expansive River Walk (5 1/2 miles), with majestic views of Windsor Canada, Ambassador Bridge, Renaissance Center and the whole downtown Detroit. One of the best looking riverfronts in America! read more

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This is a GREAT place to visit, especially with kids or with family or friends in town. My kids love the play space that opened last year as well as the carousal. A great walk on a summer day with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. A great use of the riverfront that was once nothing but rocks piled upon fenced off fields. Don't miss the fun walk through fountain in front of the Wintergarden entrance of the GM Renaissance Center. read more

RiverWalk - Parks Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I love the Riverwalk so much... U have romantic, peaceful, beautiful look over the water, and place for dogs/kids to play -- ALL WRAPPED IN ONE. Nothing need to be said -- so many reviews with positive feedback explain itself. :) read more

What a beautiful spot!! My Husband and I kept saying we should go check it out, we finally did, and now I cannot wait to go back!! One of the things I enjoyed most was the information you learn! Walking along the river there are all sorts of signs, some of them telling you what sort of fish you can catch (and EAT) in the Detroit River, some show what the different freighters tend to carry, popular routes along the great lakes for shipping, what the horn/whistle blows mean from freighters, and markings on frequent Detroit River freighters...what they carry and where they are from. It was awesome!!! It is all kept clean, bathrooms were very nice. You can also hop on one of the Detroit River cruises from the riverwalk. There were tons of people walking, biking, and skating and I cannot wait to go back and join them! My only complaint was lack of signage to get there. We ended up parking way far away...only because we didn't know there was parking right at the riverwalk...no signs! Other than that...awesome way to spend the day outside! read more

I work in the RenCen, and the RiverWalk is the highlight of working downtown. It's a walk (along the River oddly enough) that will eventually go from The Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle bridge. Right now it goes from about Cobo Hall to almost Tri-Centennial State Park. It's wide and spacious and great for rollerblading or riding your bike. It's well lit and is a pretty romantic spot late at night, as long as it isn't too cold! The Rivard Plaza is a highlight, with the carousel and food court and the home of Wheelhouse Detroit (they offer bikes for rent). During the summer River Days takes up most of the parking lots and spills onto the walk, bringing food and novelty items as well as music to the river. The RiverWalk is a great spot before or after a game, or maybe a post-Andiamo dinner stroll. If you come during the day you'll always see one or two business tourists taking pictures and being in awe of the majesty of the RenCen that shadows the Walk in the afternoon. I'm happy to see things like this actually become reality (they've been talking about it for years). It gives you hope that we just might turn it around after all. read more

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Love coming here for a walk or just to chill out. There is usually a descent police presence which is a great thing. Important to keep the riff raff out and also groups of young teens. They are planning to expand this to bell isle which is amazing read more

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One of the best uses of the Detroit riverfront area. The Riverwalk is a great place to walk or bike and enjoy the beautiful Detroit river and our neighbors in Canada. The Riverwalk is pet and family friendly and there is always events, concerts etc going on. You can see the Detroit Princess, Joe Lewis Arena, and the Ren Cen all on your journey. There is ample parking and restrooms. Be sure to let the kids ride the merry go round and play on the playground, and of course don't forget to grab a dog, ice cream cone and enjoy a great day. read more

I love walking along the Riverwalk. When the weather is nice, a walk here can't be beat. But it can get breezy during certain months so dress warmly. The view looking over to Canada is beautiful. I haven't been here nearly enough times. Hopefully, I will get a chance to attend a festival on the Riverwalk this summer. read more

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Detroit Riverwalk! If you have not walked it, Do! It is stunning! So beautiful! The benches, chaise lounges for enjoying an afternoon! Come enjoy the city! See that Detroit has so much to offer! Enjoy!!! read more

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My family was traveling to Michigan for a wedding and we decided to take a few days to explore the area. We really enjoyed the Riverwalk and all the scenery that came with it. It was a great opportunity to take photos and take in the cool breeze. If you are in the Detroit area, you must drive to the Riverwalk and walk by the river. read more

Let's start off saying that the River Walk has so much potential it's crazy. With goal of tying the Detroit River water front together from Chene Park to Joe Louis Arena, it's definitely an ambitious project and it succeeds on so many levels. The day that I was there, it was packed with people; people jogging, walking their dogs, riding bikes, or just strolling. Most of the areas that I was in were very well kept up. Everything was clean; grass was kept up very well. Potential problems: With the amount of people coming to this park you need to offer sufficient free parking. We ended up parking in an abandoned lot... something that would have scared many people away. Leave your concession stands opened to advertised hours. Much more cash could have been generated on this Sunday if they had not closed the drink and ice cream concessions at 4:00 PM Hart Plaza..... What an eyesore this area has become. Broken cement, broken bricks, garbage, and grass growing up between the stones in the ground. This used to be a jewel for the city and like many other jewels has been left to slowly rot away. This needs to be cleaned up and refurbished. The City of Detroit needs to recognize what they have here and find ways to keep it up. The Riverwalk is a great draw for people from both the city and the suburbs, but money needs to be put into it to realize its true potential. read more

Incredible river walk. I walk my dog here regularly. Loads of space. There's a fountain that your dog can drink out of or cool off in. No one's ever had a problem with her taking a quick dip on a hot day (except for one grump security guard one morning). Very clean read more

Do you like dates where you can talk, people watch AND exercise? All the while forgetting that some people call Detroit a craphole and that our state has been losing jobs for longer than most of my friends kids have been alive? If you said yes to even one of those, hell, even if you said no, you need to check out the Riverwalk. I first came down here about two years ago, when Phase 1 was fully opened. I've gone on more than a few dates and such down here, and its one of my favorite places to go. Walking, talking, admiring scenery... great combination to get to know someone, flirt, etc. Not to mention, now that the state park is complete, you can walk almost all the way to Belle Isle. Plus the Dequindre Cut connection and you have what feels like a dozen miles of beautiful area to walk. Check it out if you haven't gone. Its a huge gem in the slowly rebuilding heart of downtown, an absolutely great and unlikely place for a date and a wonderful venue for people watching. Check it out, even if just for a short bike ride. Its a blast, you may even see me down there! read more

Yep, it's a nice stretch of property along the Detroit River. Yep, it's cool to go for a walk both day and night. But, did you know you can skateboard along the Riverwalk? The patrolling officers may ask that you keep both feet on your board(so you aren't doing kick flips and annoying and/or crashing into others). This is also a really great spot for Senior pictures. Wait, you didn't think I was the one skateboarding, did you? Ah, no. I leave that to the kid. This is definitely the spot you should take your out-of-town guests who think Detroit is just one big burned down crack house. The novelty of looking at another country usually convinces those guests that Detroit has its up sides. read more

We showed up at Atwater Brewery before they opened (2:00 p.m.), so first we went to get coffee. When we came back at 4:00 p.m., we found out that the Yelp hours listed are wrong: They open at 5:00 p.m. Not hungry nor thirsty, we took a stroll down the RiverWalk. It's quiet here. So quiet that I almost felt we were trespassing. This is NOT the Chicago Lakefront path of bicyclists, rollerbladers, beach bums, joggers, groups of teens, and strollers. We walked up and down one portion of the path and only saw two joggers, and as we were leaving, a group of teenagers headed in the opposite direction. Aside from that, just a few rogue seagulls hung around. Whether it's to picnic, relax, burn some calories before you beer it up, or just to pass some time, the RiverWalk is deserving of a visit. read more

Such a great place to clear your mind! If you've ever want to walk alone for a bit and just think, this is the place to do it. But not just that, I also go here to chat up my friends after food or drinks at a nearby restaurant or after a date. It's well kept and there are no janky gate pieces that compromise your safety. I love going further east on the RiverWalk (park on Jos Campau and walk south toward the river) because it's a less populated than right near the Ren Cen. When you go down to this point of the RiverWalk, you'll notice that there is no connection between the Chene Park area and the area near Joseph Campau street. It catches some bikers/skaters off guard because they want to continue down the RiverWalk but can't. They've started restricting access after a certain time at this point of the river, it used to be open all night (or maybe they just didn't have enough hands on deck to make sure there was no access). I guess it's for the best, but once upon a time, I really enjoyed late night walks down there. read more