Tai Chi with Urban Solace

Tai Chi with Urban Solace

Wednesday, Jun 07, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am
This event occurs every week Wednesday until Wed Sep 27 2023.
Event Type : Sports Activities

Join Urban Solace Studio for Tai Chi on the Riverfront on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in Milliken State Park. Classes take place every Wednesday from June 7 - September 27 from 10-11 AM. 

Classes are free and provided by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Pre-registration is required and opens the Monday before each class. 

Register Here

Participants are encouraged to bring their own water. Free parking is available in the lot at Cullen Plaza. Walk towards the water and turn left into the entrance to Milliken State Park to find the class! 

Detroit Volleyball Club Summer League

Detroit Volleyball Club Summer League

Tuesday, Jun 06, 2023 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
This event occurs every week Tuesday until Tue Aug 15 2023.
Event Type : Sports Activities

At Detroit Volleyball Club, we welcome athletes of every skill level. Whether you’re looking for a highly competitive playing environment, or you’re just getting into the sport, DVC offers the opportunity to get active, be social, and give back to our community. Join a league, register for pickup, or sign up for lessons. League play occurs at Robert C. Valade Park on Tuesdays from June 6-August 15 from 6-9pm. 

Learn More Here

Please note the volleyball net at Valade will not be available at this time. During all other hours, the net is available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Motown Roller Club Riverwalk Skate

Motown Roller Club Riverwalk Skate

Tuesday, May 02, 2023 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
This event occurs every May, June, July, August and September on the first Tuesday until Tue Sep 05 2023 except Tue Jul 04 2023. This event also occurs on Tue Jul 11 2023.
Event Type : Sports Activities

The 5th annual Riverwalk skate meetup is back this summer in Downtown Detroit! 

Presented by The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Bedrock Detroit!

Come join us downtown at the Detroit Riverwalk all summer long for this years Riverwalk roll outs!

This event is catered to all skill levels, with a learn to skate from 6-7 PM, and group roll outs 7-9 PM. Music provided each week from DJ E.N.T. 

Every first Tuesday of the month, except July:

May 9th

June 6th

July 11th

Aug 1st

September 5th

Location: Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St. Detroit MI

There is free parking in the lot across from the park, and on the streets behind. Please do not park where there are no parking signs and be sure to pay any posted parking fees in paid lots. 

Food available for purchase on-site from Detroit Original Seafood Truck and drinks available from the Valade Shed bar. 

Barre by the Beach

Barre by the Beach

Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
This event occurs every month on the third Tuesday until Tue Aug 15 2023.
Event Type : Sports Activities

Join a FREE community barre class at Robert C. Valade Park with Detroit Barre! Barre fitness is designed to define and tone the muscles with isometric exercises that combine ideas from ballet, pilates and yoga. No prior experience with Barre is needed to join this class, which takes place right along the Detroit River. 

Participants are encouraged to bring a mat or towel (extra mats will be provided). Class will take place on grass directly facing the Detroit River and right next to the Valade beach. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor movement and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. 

Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to each class. All classes take place 6:30-7:30pm. 

Register for August 15

Robert C. Valade Park is located at 2670 Atwater. Free parking is available in the lot across the street from the park at Chene and Guoin as well as on nearby side streets. Please follow all posted signs and do not park in areas designated as no parking zones, and be sure to pay and posted fees if you are parking in a paid lot.