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 Hours:

Carousel Hours (Beginning May 23): Tuesday - Sunday, Noon - 7 p.m. (FREE!)

Riverwalk Café: Tuesday - Sunday, Noon - 8:30 p.m.

Cullen Tiki Bar: Wednesday - Friday, 3 - 8:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, Noon - 8:30 p.m.

 

 

Amenities

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

Events at Cullen Plaza

  • Thursday, Jul 03, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
    This event occurs every week Thursday until Thu Sep 25 2025.

    Urban Solace is the proud producer of one of the longest-running, FREE, outdoor yoga programs in Detroit.  Since 2007, thousands of beginners and exercise enthusiasts (of all ages) have joined US for fun and fitness on the beautiful banks of the Detroit River - to burn calories, meet new friends

  • Friday, Jul 04, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am
    This event occurs every week Friday until Fri Sep 26 2025.

    Urban Solace is the proud producer of one of the longest-running, FREE, outdoor yoga programs in Detroit.  Since 2007, thousands of beginners and exercise enthusiasts (of all ages) have joined US for fun and fitness on the beautiful banks of the Detroit River - to burn calories, meet new friends

  • Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025 - 8:00am to 10:00am
    This event occurs every week Tuesday and Thursday until Thu Aug 21 2025 except Tue Jul 01 2025 and Thu Jul 03 2025.

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

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