Support the Riverfront

  • $100,000,000 raised!
  • Help us reach our goal of $140,000,000, which supports the construction, operation, maintenance and programming of Detroit's new Riverfront.

Riverdays2008
GM River Days a Smash Success on Detroit's Riverfront  
6/30/2008

More than 500,000 people visited the Detroit Riverfront during the four day GM River Days festival (June 20-23) and enjoyed great live music, fun on land and water and the 50th anniversary of the spectacular Target Fireworks.

Other Stories
5/20/2008
GM River Days Returns to The Detroit International Riverfront with Fantastic Entertainment on Land and Water  
4/29/2008
Detroit RiverFront Conservancy announces Programming Calendar and Concessions for 2008  
4/21/2008
Red Bull Air Race Coming to the Detroit Riverfront  

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 26, 2008
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise event
Times are tough.  So is breast cancer.  Especially for African Americans.  Join the Circle of Promise.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Running for Water - 5k Run/Walk
A fund raiser for Engineers Without Borders - Detroit, this 5k run/walk kicks off at Mt. Elliot Park at 8 a.m. on August...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
East Riverfront Kayak Tour
Join this guided tour of Detroit's East Riverfront.  View Belle Isle, local canals and the RiverWalk at Gabriel Richard ...
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Along the Riverfront

Experience the Riverfront - and the rest of the Motor City - on two wheels!
Wheelhouse LogoWheelhouse Detroit is a bike rental, service and retail shop located at Rivard Plaza on the Detroit International Riverfront.  Bikes are available for hourly, 1/2 day and full day rentals and Wheelhouse's expert staff can help with repairs or any bike equipment need you may have.
Want to bike Detroit, but not sure where to start?  Wheelhouse can help!  Take part in one of the two bike tours currently offered on the weekends or ask any of the Wheelhouse staff for suggestions and guidance.
Click here for more information.

Play Your Part

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The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is underway with a $140 million capital campaign to build and permanently maintain, operate, secure and program the Detroit International Riverfront.
The transformation of Detroit's Riverfront is supported by a public-private partnership, including federal, state, county and city government, the corporate community, foundations and the community at large.
Click here to find out the many ways you can support the ongoing revitalization of the Riverfront.

Newletter Sign Up

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Want to keep up with the latest happenings on the Detroit International Riverfront? Send your contact information to info@detroitriverfront.org to start receiving the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy's quarterly newsletter: Riverfront Views.

Buy a Brick and Membership

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There's still time to be a part of the Riverfront transformation. When you buy a Detroit RiverFront Conservancy commemorative brick or paver, you become part of the riverfront's history ... and its future. Click here to play your part and purchase a brick or paver.

FAQs

Q. What is the status of the Detroit riverfront revitalization?

A. In June 2007, the Conservancy announced the completion and opening of more than 75 percent of the East Riverfront, which in total is 3 ½ miles of riverfront from Joe Louis Arena to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the Belle Isle Bridge. Close to 3 miles of the East Riverfront is complete, including:
  • 1 ½ miles of RiverWalk from Joe Louis to Rivard St.
  • 1 ¼ miles of RiverWalk from Stroh's RiverPlace to Mt. Elliot Park
  • Rivard Plaza and Pavilion (Home of the River Carousel)
  • Gabriel Richard Park Plaza and Pavilion