Bank of America Playscape at Cullen Plaza
The Bank of America Playscape is located at Cullen Plaza adjacent to the parking lot.
About This Park
1340 Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207
Cullen Plaza is home to many of the Detroit Riverfront's most popular highlights, including the Cullen Family Carousel, an inlaid 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 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 pavilion building at Cullen Plaza houses public facilities as well as the Conservancy's operations offices and the security command center.
Amenities
- Bike Rentals & Cycle Repair
- Food & Beverage
- Parking
- Play Areas
- Restrooms
- Seating Areas
Related Attractions
Cullen Café & Tiki Bar (Seasonal)
The Cullen Tiki Bar and Café are located on the Riverwalk at Cullen Plaza. The Café serves up tasty meals and treats right in the heart of the Detroit Riverfront.
Cullen Family Carousel (Seasonal)
Instead of traditional horses, this carousel features creatures indigenous to the Detroit River, such as the egret, snail, frog, heron and sturgeon.
Wheelhouse Detroit
Wheelhouse Detroit, located at Cullen Plaza, offers bike rentals, guided tours, bike repairs and bikes and accessories for purchase. Guided tours of the Detroit Riverfront and other areas of the city cater to every ability level and interest.
Related Events
Drumming Along the Detroit Riverfront
Feel the vibrations of drumming, dance, and water at this weekly drum and dance circle.
A Brief History
Cullen Plaza opened in 2007 as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s first park. As a founding partner of the Conservancy, General Motors built and donated the first half mile of the Riverwalk, connecting GM Plaza to this space, which was previously a gravel lot used for aggregate storage.
Formerly known as Rivard Plaza, in 2018 the park was renamed Cullen Plaza to honor Karen and Matthew P. Cullen for their extraordinary philanthropic support of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and in acknowledgment of Matthew P. Cullen’s visionary leadership as its founding and current chairman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there parking available at Cullen Plaza?
Yes, there is a large parking lot at the entrance to Cullen Plaza, on Atwater St.