DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY

The new and improved riverfront of Downtown Detroit’s recent increase in patronage has benefited the community in more ways than one. Socially and economically, the Riverwalk proves to be really beneficial to the city.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which is 22 acres, will be transformed into an attractive public space with reconstruction that will work towards the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s goal of revitalizing the riverfront.

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy breaks ground for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park to open in 2024

The Detroit Riverwalk attracts 3.5 million visitors annually. Courtesy Photo The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy recently announced the Detroit Riverwalk has been named Best Riverwalk in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. It is the second year in a row the Detroit Riverwalk has earned the recognition. “We are thrilled to be voted

USA Today announced Friday that the Detroit Riverwalk is the best Riverwalk in the United States.

The city of Detroit broke ground recently on a new $8-million Detroit greenway project that promises to stretch from the city’s southwest side to its riverfront, a major destination for tourists and locals alike, and include everything in the city’s central district in between. The construction of the nearly one-mile pathway is being led by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, which said it expects the Detroit greenway project to be completed by the fall. One Detroit contributor AJ Walker takes viewers to the groundbreaking of the long-awaited greenway project to hear how the new pathway will benefit the city’s residents and visitors. Subscribe to One Detroit’s YouTube Channel & Don’t miss One Detroit Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56. ET on Detroit Public TV on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56.

A new Detroit greenway project expected to be completed fall 2022 will connect the city's southwest residents to the riverfront.

A new Detroit greenway project expected to be completed fall 2022 will connect the city's southwest residents to the riverfront.

One Detroit looks at a new Detroit greenway, flooding aid for homeowners, Detroit's summer jobs program and music for a Ukraine Benefit Show.

One Detroit looks at a new Detroit greenway, flooding aid for homeowners, Detroit's summer jobs program and music for a Ukraine Benefit Show.

For those who’d rather do something socially distanced outdoors instead of going to a COVID-19 breeding ground like the bar, head to Valade Park. The...

A family-friendly fall event is coming to Downtown Detroit this weekend.

The Detroit Harvest Fest will transform the Dequindre Cut over the weekend. In addition to the food trucks, 60 different artists will be performing over two days.

This is the last official weekend of summer and there is a great way you can send the season off with a bang along the Detroit riverfront this weekend. The West Riverfront Block Party happens tomorrow in downtown Detroit with music food trucks a zip line and jet skiing performances.

The William Davidson Foundation and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy recently announced a new sport house in the future 22-acre Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

The West Riverfront Park in Detroit is going to start taking shape over the next few years.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy recently announced the return of signature events and community celebrations to the Detroit Riverfront this September.

Trash is a big issue along the Detroit Riverfront and it has been a constant effort to keep the area clean.

The city of Detroit is offering free swimming lessons for young residents this summer.

An ambitious plan that started nearly 20 years ago steadily changed the old Uniroyal site near the Belle Isle Bridge into a true Detroit gem.

The riverfront has long been vital to Detroit's history, even before the city was founded.

The first step in building the final piece of the Detroit Riverwalk was taken Tuesday morning with a groundbreaking at Mt. Elliott Park.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation recently announced a gift of $500,000 from the trusts of Ralph Wilson’s late daughters, Edith “Dee Dee” Wilson and Linda Bogdan. “We are excited about the opportunity to create a colorful and engaging garden in recognition of his beloved daughters, Dee Dee and Linda. Edith “Dee Dee” Wilson passed away in January 2020, at age 68, and Linda Bogdan passed away in April 2009, at age 61. Dee Dee Wilson and her father often traveled together and loved to play tennis. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $200 million in the revitalization of the Detroit Riverfront, which in turn has generated more than $2 billion in public and private investment.

DETROIT – The Detroit Riverfront has been named the best riverwalk in America in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced the news on Friday. “The Detroit Riverfront is a very special place for our city and we are honored by this recognition,” said Matt Cullen, board chairman of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. “Every great city has a place where the entire community comes together,” said Mark Wallace, president and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Since March, use of the Detroit Riverwalk has increased 20 percent and Dequindre Cut usage has increased by 40 percent.

DETROIT – We all know what makes the Detroit International Riverwalk so special -- the miles of amazing shoreline, the views of Canada, the family-friendly events, the parks, picnic areas and more. The Detroit Riverwalk has recently been named to the national publication’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.”The USA Today’s “10Best” editors and a panel of urban planning experts picked the top ten. You can vote now to make the Detroit International Riverwalk number one by clicking here. AdAccording to published reports, 3.5 million people visit the Detroit Riverwalk every year. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $169 million in its revitalization.

DETROIT – The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting a new physically-distant but socially-connected fundraiser, #BeingApartTogether, on Friday (Oct. 16). The fundraiser is a celebration of the role Detroit Riverfront parks play in the community. As part of the fundraiser, there will be a free virtual broadcast of musical performances by local artists along the riverfront. It will be available for the community to enjoy on the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s Facebook page. Supporters of the fundraiser will receive a package curated in partnership with Detroit’s own City Bird, which is filled with limited-edition riverfront items, locally-sourced gifts and unique activities.

Hayrides, pumpkin picking and more fall fun abound Oct. 26, 2019 at Robert C. Valade Park during the annual HarvestFest Detroit event. For the fifth year, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is bringing oodles of free fall fun directly to local families at its HarvestFest Detroit event, which happens at Robert C. Valade Park on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. This family fun event kicks off at noon with trick-or-treating. This family fun fall event runs noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. For more information on HarvestFest Detroit or details on other family fun things to do this weekend in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor visit the Metro Parent calendar.

DETROIT - Fort Street is closed from Rosa Parks Boulevard to Trumbull Avenue for bridgework starting Friday, Oct. 4 and lasting until early December, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. DetoursNorthbound M-85 will be detoured via southbound Rosa Parks Boulevard, northbound Jefferson Avenue and northbound Cabacier Street back to northbound M-85. Southbound M-85 will be detoured via northbound Trumbull Avenue, southbound West Lafayette Boulevard, and southbound Rosa Parks Boulevard back to southbound M-85. The project is expected to be completed by early December. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.