Events

Make time for your physical and mental health this winter at Valade Park with free classes on Sundays in January and February from 2  - 3 p.m. Self-Care Sundays is a part of Winter at Valade and will feature a rotating schedule of classes of Polar Power Walks and Self-Care Sunday strolls. Even with the chilly weather, it's a great time to get outside for some winter wellness on the weekends. Who says you can't work out outside in the winter? Join us every weekend at Robert C. Valade Park, located at 2670 Atwater Street. 

Polar Power Walks with Urban Solace will combine movement with light strengthening and stretching activities along the Detroit Riverwalk. You'll be guided through a riverfront walk with stops for fitness breaks along the way. Pre-registration is required at this link:

Register Here for Polar Power Walks

Registration opens the Monday before the class at noon.

Self-Care Sunday Strolls with ASW Wellness will guide participants through Valade Park and the Riverwalk focusing on breathwork, meditation, and soothing sound healing as you walk. This class is for anyone who wants to incorporate mindfulness and other valuable self care tools into their day while enjoying some fresh air, movement, and community. Registration is strongly encouraged.

Register here for Self-Care Sunday Strolls 

Before or after the class, explore Winter at Valade and enjoy hot chocolate, bonfires, s'mores, and other festive winter fun!  

Please note that classes are fully outdoors and will involve walking on potentially snowy surfaces. Please dress accordingly for the weather.  All ages welcome. 

All Self-Care Sunday classes take place from 2 - 3 p.m. and meet at Valade Park. See below for weekly schedule. 

January 12:  Polar Power Walk

January 19: Self-Care Sunday Stroll

January 26: Polar Power Walk

February 2: Self-Care Sunday Stroll

February 9: Polar Power Walk

February 16: Self-Care Sunday Stroll

February 23: Polar Power Walk

Free parking for Winter at Valade is located in the lot at the corner of Chene and Guoin (enter on Guoin). There is additional parking at the Stroh Riverplace Garage and nearby side streets. Please follow all posted parking directional signage and do not park on Atwater Street. Click here for a street and lot parking map.

Other transportation options include:

• DDOT Jefferson bus #9 to Chene stop. Walk 3 blocks south towards the river and Atwater street.
• MoGo, Detroit's bike share program, has stations throughout Metro Detroit. Pick up a bike from your nearest station and ride to the Atwater and Joseph Campau station. From there, walk one block west along Atwater to Valade.
• The Connect shuttle runs a free loop from the Rivertown area to Michigan Central Station in Corktown along Atwater, Jefferson, Fort, and Michigan. Ride to the Atwater or Jos Campou/Wright stop from any station along the route. Learn more here.

Winter at Valade is produced by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, a 501 (c) (3) with the mission of developing access on the Detroit International Riverfront. Learn more at https://detroitriverfront.org/