Join us for Mental Health Awareness Month on the Detroit Riverfront
Year after year, research shows a direct correlation between access to parks and public spaces and the improved physical and mental health of the people who use them. At the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, we aim to provide not just access to beautiful and accessible parks and public spaces for people to enjoy, we also intentionally plan free programming that supports the physical and mental health of the community we serve.
Each May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month with a series of programs aimed at supporting visitors’ mental wellbeing with activities to help reduce stress and anxiety while connecting with nature. We have a full lineup planned this spring across a variety of our parks, including some favorites from past years that will now take place at the recently opened Ralph Wilson Park.
Click on the calendar events below for more information about our Mental Health Awareness Month opportunities.
Healing in Nature Patch
With Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan at Gabriel Richard Park
During this patch program, Girl Scouts will get a good dose of “feel-good” hormones by going outdoors and exploring nature. In this special collaboration, Girl Scouts are invited to explore the outdoors on the Detroit Riverwalk. Your troop will complete the following patch activities at Gabriel Richard Park, a beloved Detroit park located just east of the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle. This riverfront gem is a beautiful and serene oasis that features lush landscaping, a whimsical fountain, butterfly gardens, birding scopes, a contemplative labyrinth and fishing outlooks.
92% of U.S. Adults experience a positive mental health boost after spending time at their local parks.
