Cullen Plaza

Located at: 1340 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207 Phone: (313) 566-8200

Cullen Plaza is home to many of the east riverfront’s most popular highlights, including the lovely Cullen Family Carousel, an in-laid granite map of the Detroit River, a standing glass sculptured map of the St. Lawrence Seaway, a children’s playscape, playful fountains and lush landscaping.

Also located at Cullen Plaza are the tantalizing creations of the Cullen Café and Tiki Bar and Wheelhouse Detroit, a bike shop offering bike rentals, tours, retail, and service.

The popular Diamond Jack's River Tours, which provides public tours and private charters of the Detroit River, docks at Cullen Plaza.

The Conservancy's commemorative bricks and pavers are located at Cullen Plaza, as well as Gabriel Richard Park Plaza.

The pavilion building at Cullen Plaza houses public facilities as well as the Conservancy's operations offices and the security command center.

The Cullen Family Carousel, Riverwalk Café & Tiki Bar open for the season May 24.

Carousel Hours: Free rides daily from noon to 7 p.m.

Riverwalk Café: Mon-Tues 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tiki Bar: Wed-Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

 

 

Amenities

  • Bike
  • Café
  • Diamond Jack Boat
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Playscape
  • Restroom
  • Security Office
  • Water Feature

Events at Cullen Plaza

  • Herbal Walk and Talk

    Monday, Jul 15, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
    This event occurs every May, June, July, August and September on the third Monday until Mon Sep 16 2024.

    Join The Herbal Healing Hut &  the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy at the Detroit Riverwalk for our annual summer session of Herbal Walk & Talk, Chat & Chew, taught by Detroit's own Mama Ravin !

  • Detroit Riverwalkers

    Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024 - 8:00am to 10:00am
    This event occurs every week Tuesday and Thursday until Thu Aug 22 2024 except Tue Jul 02 2024 and Thu Jul 04 2024.

    Detroit Riverwalkers is a walking program presented by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

  • Zumba on the Riverfront

    Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
    This event occurs every week Tuesday until Tue Aug 20 2024 except Tue Jul 02 2024.

    Join us for a FREE, fun and energetic Zumba class at Cullen Plaza. Get ready to dance and have a great time along the Detroit Riverfront. Our experienced instructors from the Curtis L.

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