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Area of Detroit, Michigan that borders the Detroit River

Skyline of Detroit, September 2025

The **Detroit International Riverfront** is a [tourist attraction](/source/Tourism_in_metropolitan_Detroit) and landmark of [Detroit, Michigan](/source/Detroit), extending from the [Ambassador Bridge](/source/Ambassador_Bridge) in the west to [Belle Isle](/source/Belle_Isle_Park_(Michigan)) in the east, for a total of 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometers) along the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River). The International Riverfront encompasses a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock, a marina, a multitude of parks, restaurants, retail shops, [skyscrapers](/source/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Detroit), and high rise residential areas along with [Huntington Place](/source/Huntington_Place). The Marriott at the [Renaissance Center](/source/Renaissance_Center) and the [Robert's Riverwalk Hotel](/source/Riverwalk_Hotel_Detroit) are also situated along the International Riverfront.

Private companies and foundations together with the city, state, and federal government have contributed several hundred million dollars toward the riverfront development. Key public spaces in the International Riverfront, such as the RiverWalk, [Dequindre Cut Greenway and Trail](/source/Dequindre_Cut), [William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor](/source/William_G._Milliken_State_Park_and_Harbor), and a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock at [Hart Plaza](/source/Hart_Plaza) complement the [architecture](/source/Architecture_of_metropolitan_Detroit) of the area.[1] The area provides a venue for a variety of annual events and festivals including the [Detroit Electronic Music Festival](/source/Detroit_Electronic_Music_Festival), Detroit Free Press International Marathon, the [Detroit International Jazz Festival](/source/Detroit_International_Jazz_Festival), [Motor City Pride](/source/Motor_City_Pride), the [North American International Auto Show](/source/North_American_International_Auto_Show), River Days and Detroit China Festival.

In February 2021, the Detroit International Riverfront was voted best riverwalk in the United States by *[USA Today](/source/USA_Today)* readers.[2] It was selected for this award again in 2022 and 2023, marking three consecutive years.[3][4]

## History

Panorama of the Detroit International Riverfront

In 1981, the [City of Detroit](/source/City_of_Detroit) purchased the site from [Uniroyal](/source/United_States_Rubber_Company) for $5 million and then spent another $3.6 million to demolish structures and clear the site.[5]

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, incorporated as a [501(c)(3)](/source/501(c)(3)) organization, helped raise funds for the International Riverfront project.[1] Developers planned the initial east riverfront promenade investment at $559 million, which included contributions of $135 million from GM and $50 million from the Kresge foundation.[6]

## Features

The area contains the [Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge](/source/Detroit_River_International_Wildlife_Refuge) which is the only international [wildlife preserve](/source/Wildlife_preserve) in [North America](/source/North_America), uniquely located in the heart of a major metropolitan area. The Refuge includes islands, coastal wetlands, marshes, shoals, and waterfront lands along 48 miles (77 km) of the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River) and [Western Lake Erie](/source/Western_Lake_Erie) shoreline.

James Scott Fountain and Belle Isle Casino

### Belle Isle Park

Main article: [Belle Isle Park (Michigan)](/source/Belle_Isle_Park_(Michigan))

**[Belle Isle Park](/source/Belle_Isle_Park_(Michigan))** is a 982 acres (397 ha; 1.534 sq mi) island [state park](/source/State_park) in the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River) managed by the [State of Michigan](/source/Government_of_Michigan). Until November 12, 2013, it was a city-operated park operated by the City of Detroit Recreation Department. It connects to the city by the [MacArthur Bridge](/source/MacArthur_Bridge_(Detroit)). It is home to the [Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory](/source/Anna_Scripps_Whitcomb_Conservatory) (1904), the oldest conservatory in the United States, the [Detroit Yacht Club](/source/Detroit_Yacht_Club), the [Detroit Boat Club](/source/Detroit_Boat_Club), the [Dossin Great Lakes Museum](/source/Dossin_Great_Lakes_Museum), a [Coast Guard](/source/United_States_Coast_Guard) post, and a municipal [golf](/source/Golf) course. The park contains a Nature Center where visitors are able to traverse wooded trails and view wildlife natural habitats. The island includes a half-mile (800 m) swimming beach.

### Aretha Franklin Amphitheater

Aretha Franklin Amphitheater Aretha Franklin Amphitheater Interactive map of Aretha Franklin Amphitheater Type Municipal Location 2600 Atwater St., Detroit Coordinates 42°20′1.89″N 83°1′17.14″W / 42.3338583°N 83.0214278°W / 42.3338583; -83.0214278

The **Aretha Franklin Amphitheater**, formerly known as **Chene Park**, is located on the near east side of [Detroit](/source/Detroit), at the foot of Chene Street, along the banks of the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River). Located just east of [William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor](/source/William_G._Milliken_State_Park_and_Harbor), it contains a 6,000-seat [amphitheater](/source/Amphitheater) where concerts are regularly scheduled every summer. [Jazz](/source/Jazz), Classic [Soul](/source/Soul_music) and [Rhythm and Blues](/source/Rhythm_and_Blues) acts are the staples of the season. The [park](/source/Park) also includes park trails, the Chene Park Fountain, and the Lake Lounge bar. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has connected the park to the [Renaissance Center](/source/Renaissance_Center) along a riverside promenade.

The park was originally named for Charles Chene, a French immigrant who owned a strip of land along the shores of the Detroit River that extended into what is now just east of downtown.[7] On September 4, 2018, Detroit City Council unanimously voted to rename Chene Park the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater after [the famous singer](/source/Aretha_Franklin) who died on August 16, 2018. The change took place before the 2019 season.[8][9]

Dequindre Cut Greenway looking north

### Dequindre Cut Greenway

Main article: [Dequindre Cut](/source/Dequindre_Cut)

**Dequindre Cut Greenway** is a non-motorized trail extending from the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River) northward, with the future potential to connect to the Ferndale-Birmingham greenway in [Oakland County](/source/Oakland_County). The mile (1.6 km) long trail primarily connects the [Lafayette Park](/source/Lafayette_Park%2C_Detroit) neighborhood and [Eastern Market](/source/Eastern_Market_Historic_District) to the Riverwalk. The [greenway](/source/Greenway_(landscape)) utilizes half of the corridor, with a 20-foot (6.1 m) wide paved path with separate lanes for biking and walking.[1]

Construction of phase I of the Dequindre Cut Greenway, extending from the River one mile (1.6 km) north to Gratiot Avenue, is complete. Funded by MDOT's Transportation Enhancement Program and the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, this portion of the greenway sets the template for future phases and includes a 20-foot (6.1 m) bituminous path; access ramps for bicyclists, pedestrians and emergency vehicles; landscaping; lighting; signage and security cameras. The first phase of the trail officially opened May 14, 2009 with an opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Woodbridge Street entrance of the greenway between Orleans Street and St. Aubin Street.

The Dequindre Cut Greenway phase II North project begins at the northern terminus of the phase I at [Gratiot Avenue](/source/Gratiot_Avenue) and continues for over one-half mile to Mack Avenue. The strategic plan for phase II provides a design approach and project budget that builds on the lessons learned in phase I construction.

The Dequindre Cut is noted for the high quality [graffiti](/source/Graffiti) covering the walls of the corridor. The Riverfront Conservancy which operates the greenway will permit current and future painted art work to remain as long as it is not deemed offensive. The trail is one of the city's few public art parks and is a major attraction for urban photographers.[1]

[Detroit Financial District](/source/Detroit_Financial_District) skyline at [Hart Plaza](/source/Hart_Plaza)

### GM Plaza and Promenade

Main article: [Renaissance Center](/source/Renaissance_Center)

The **[Renaissance Center](/source/Renaissance_Center)**, nicknamed the **RenCen**, is a group of seven interconnected [skyscrapers](/source/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Detroit) in Detroit, [Michigan](/source/Michigan), and the tallest building in Michigan since 1977. Located on the Detroit International Riverfront, the entire Renaissance Center complex is owned by [General Motors](/source/General_Motors). The central tower is occupied by the **Detroit [Marriott](/source/Marriott_International) at the Renaissance Center**, the tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the [Western Hemisphere](/source/Western_Hemisphere) with the largest rooftop restaurant, called Coach Insignia. The complex contains many restaurants, a variety of shops, and the vehicle display known as GM World. GM donated its portion of the plaza and promenade to the Riverfront Conservancy upon completion. A cruise-ship passenger terminal stands on Hart Plaza, adjacent to the Renaissance Center. In 2003, General Motors completed a $500 million renovation of the Renaissance Center for its world headquarters which it had purchased in 1996. [Skidmore, Owings & Merrill](/source/Skidmore%2C_Owings_%26_Merrill), Gensler, the [Smith Group](/source/Smith_Hinchman_%26_Grylls), and Ghafari Associates were among the architects for the renovation. The majority of the construction operations were led by Turner Construction Company. The renovation included the addition of a five-story Wintergarden which provides access to the Detroit International Riverfront.[10]

Work continued in and around the complex until 2005. The Renaissance Center totals 5.5 million square feet (511,000 m2), making it one of the world's largest office complexes.

[Tall ships](/source/Tall_ship) occasionally dock in Detroit.

### Hart Plaza and the Dock of Detroit

Main article: [Philip A. Hart Plaza](/source/Philip_A._Hart_Plaza)

**[Philip A. Hart Plaza](/source/Philip_A._Hart_Plaza)** in [downtown Detroit](/source/Downtown_Detroit), is a [city plaza](/source/Urban_park) along the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River). It is located more or less on the site at which [Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac](/source/Antoine_de_la_Mothe_Cadillac) landed in 1701 when he founded *Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit*, the settlement that became Detroit. In 2011, the Detroit-Wayne County [Port Authority](/source/Port_Authority) opened its new [cruise ship](/source/Cruise_ship) passenger terminal and dock at Hart Plaza, adjacent to the Renaissance Center, which receives major cruise ships such as the [MS Columbus](/source/MS_Columbus) and the Yorktown.[11]

The 14-acre (5.7 ha) plaza, which is named for the late U.S. Senator [Philip Hart](/source/Philip_Hart), opened in 1975 and has a capacity for about 40,000 people.[12] At the center of the plaza is the [Horace E. Dodge](/source/Horace_E._Dodge) and Son Memorial Fountain, designed by [Isamu Noguchi](/source/Isamu_Noguchi) and Walter Budd in 1978.[13]

### Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Nov. 2025

The William Davidson Sport House in December 2025

The **Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park** is a 22-acre (8.9 ha) regional park located on the former West Riverfront Park grounds at the far western end of the Riverwalk. The park features a 20-foot (6.1 m) bear-shaped slide, large-animal themed play structures, a water garden, public grills, green space, and panoramic views of the Detroit River, [Ambassador Bridge](/source/Ambassador_Bridge), and the [Gordie Howe International Bridge](/source/Gordie_Howe_International_Bridge).

The **[Huron–Clinton Metroparks](/source/Huron%E2%80%93Clinton_Metroparks) Water Garden** within the park is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) water garden providing a pebble beach and walking paths. The water garden is Metropark's first presence within the city of Detroit.

The **William Davidson Sport House** at the park is a giant covered pavilion over two [NBA](/source/NBA) regulation-sized [Detroit Pistons](/source/Detroit_Pistons) themed basketball courts. The courts plan to be open year-round.

The park opened to the public on October 25, 2025.[14]

### River Place

Main article: [River Place (Detroit, Michigan)](/source/River_Place_(Detroit%2C_Michigan))

The historic [Stroh](/source/Stroh_Brewery_Company) **[River Place](/source/River_Place_(Detroit%2C_Michigan))** complex is a mixed-use residential development adjacent to the [Roberts Riverwalk Hotel and Residence](/source/Riverwalk_Hotel_Detroit), the redeveloped site of the [Parke-Davis](/source/Parke-Davis) research laboratory, a [National Historic Landmark](/source/List_of_National_Historic_Landmarks_in_Michigan) located along the east riverfront promenade. The historic [Dry Dock Complex](/source/Dry_Dock_Complex_(Detroit%2C_Michigan)) is an additional redeveloped site along the east riverfront which includes residential units and retail.

### River Walk

River Walk Location Detroit Established 2007; 19 years ago (2007) Designation Municipal Trail map

The Detroit International Riverfront includes a 5+1⁄2-mile (8.8 km) promenade called the River Walk which is to extend from the [Ambassador Bridge](/source/Ambassador_Bridge) to [Belle Isle](/source/Belle_Isle_(Michigan)). The path is located directly on the river, sometimes bridging it. The path is 62 feet (18+3⁄4 m) wide in most places, with separate lanes for pedestrian and wheeled (such as [bicycles](/source/Bicycles) or [inline skate](/source/Inline_skate)) traffic. Pavilions, fishing piers and benches are located at intervals along the path.[1]

The east riverfront promenade connects an area known as Rivertown. It extends along the east riverfront area from the [Huntington Place](/source/Huntington_Place) convention and exhibit facility to the [Belle Isle State Park](/source/Belle_Isle_Park) bridge and includes the [Renaissance Center](/source/Renaissance_Center), GM Plaza and Promenade, [William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor](/source/William_G._Milliken_State_Park_and_Harbor), [Stroh](/source/Stroh_Brewery_Company) [River Place](/source/River_Place_Complex_(Detroit%2C_Michigan)), Chene Park, Mt Elliott Park and [Gabriel Richard](/source/Gabriel_Richard) Park. The river walk is designed to supplement new retail and residential development, and includes the newly renovated historic [Alden Park Towers](/source/Alden_Park_Towers). Architect [Eric J. Hill](/source/Eric_J._Hill) aided in its design.[1]

The first 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of continuous riverfront promenade and two of the four planned pavilions opened to the public on June 6, 2007. Rivard Plaza located at the foot of Rivard Street features a covered seating, a carousel, concessions and bike rentals. Richard Plaza located in Gabriel Richard Park features covered seating, concessions and a butterfly garden. The River Walk is continuous from Joe Louis Arena to Milliken State Park with unfinished sections between the state park and River Place. From River Place the River Walk is then continuous through Mt Elliott Park to the former site of the Uniroyal Tire factory west of Belle Isle. The west riverfront promenade development is not expected to be completed before 2022. The west riverfront includes the high-rise [Riverfront Towers](/source/Riverfront_Condominiums_Detroit). The west riverfront promenade will eventually connect to [River Rouge](/source/River_Rouge_(Michigan)) in the southwest side.[1]

View of the [William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor](/source/William_G._Milliken_State_Park_and_Harbor) from across the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River)

### William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

Main article: [William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor](/source/William_G._Milliken_State_Park_and_Harbor)

**[William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor](/source/William_G._Milliken_State_Park_and_Harbor)** (formerly *Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor*) is a [state park](/source/State_park) in [Michigan](/source/Michigan), and one of only two state parks located within an urban area. The park consist of the former city-owned St. Aubin Park and Marina. Located just east of downtown [Detroit](/source/Detroit) in the Near-East Riverfront, it covers 31 acres (13 ha) on the [Detroit River](/source/Detroit_River), and includes a 52-slip harbor of refuge. A 63-foot (19 m) conical brick light tower marks the harbor entrance. The park's first phase opened in 2003, included refurbishing of the marina and construction of lighthouse. Construction on the second phase, adjacent to Rivard Plaza, to expand the park started in summer 2008 and was completed in summer 2009. In fall 2009, the state park was renamed in honor of former Michigan [Governor](/source/Governor_of_Michigan) [William G. Milliken](/source/William_G._Milliken).

## Riverfront activities

Freedom festival's fireworks

Detroit River Days, a five-day festival on the International Riverfront, marked the 2007 opening of the riverfront promenade along the east river leading up to the [Detroit–Windsor International Freedom Festival](/source/Detroit%E2%80%93Windsor_International_Freedom_Festival) fireworks. [Detroit](/source/Detroit) and [Windsor](/source/Windsor%2C_Ontario) jointly celebrate the multi-day festival the last week of June which draws about 3.5 million visitors during the week in order to commemorate each country's respective [National holiday](/source/National_Day) ([US Independence Day](/source/Independence_Day_(United_States)) on July 4 and [Canada Day](/source/Canada_Day) on July 1).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] The festival began in 1959. It is organized by the Parade Company, a well sponsored not-for-profit organization governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation. From 2007, the festival split into separate events on each side of the river. The fireworks display on the Detroit side continued to feature a Canadian element, however, with the national anthem of both countries being played and a Canadian flag paraded by helicopter.[15]

Traditionally, several days of events were planned, ending with one of the world's largest [fireworks](/source/Fireworks) displays,[16] sponsored by [Target](/source/Target_Corporation). In prior years, the fireworks display has been billed as the world's largest. On the Windsor side, there is a midway consisting of carnival rides and concessions during the festival. The Midway operates as stand-alone attraction at the end of June, beginning of July.

The [Detroit Electronic Music Festival](/source/Detroit_Electronic_Music_Festival) (DEMF) is an electronic dance music showcase held in Hart Plaza each Memorial Day weekend since 2000. In subsequent years, the similarly themed festivals Movement (2003–2004), Fuse-In (2005) and currently, Movement: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival (2006–present) continue the DEMF's traditions, with each name change reflecting shifts in festival management. All of these festivals featured performances by musicians and DJs, and emphasized the progressive qualities of the culture surrounding electronic music.

The International Riverfront is host to part of the [Detroit International Jazz Festival](/source/Detroit_International_Jazz_Festival) held in Hart Plaza each Labor Day weekend. Hart Plaza is also the traditional location of rallies to celebrate championships won by Detroit's major sports teams. Both Detroit and Windsor have hosted the [Red Bull Air Race World Championship](/source/Red_Bull_Air_Race_World_Championship) on the International Riverfront.

## Photo gallery

		- Riverfront circa 1901

		- View from [Caesars Windsor](/source/Caesars_Windsor) casino resort overlooking Detroit

		- Looking upriver to [Belle Isle State Park](/source/Belle_Isle_Park)

		- Rivard Plaza includes a Merry-Go-Round.

		- [Dry Dock Complex](/source/Dry_Dock_Complex_(Detroit%2C_Michigan)) historic redevelopment

		- Skyline along the International Riverfront

		- Renaissance Center

		- Detroit's skyline as seen from Belle Isle

## See also

- [Michigan portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Michigan)

- [List of contemporary amphitheatres](/source/List_of_contemporary_amphitheatres)

## Notes

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-conservancy_1-6) ["Detroit Riverfront Conservancy"](http://www.detroitriverfront.org/). Detroitriverfront.org. Retrieved December 3, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Best Riverwalk Winners (2021) | USA TODAY 10Best"](https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-riverwalk/). *10Best*. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Best Riverwalk Winners (2022) | USA TODAY 10Best"](https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-riverwalk-2022/). *10Best*. Retrieved October 30, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Clark, Christina (February 24, 2023). ["Detroit Riverwalk, Campus Martius, and DIA Win USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards - Hour Detroit Magazine"](https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/detroit-riverwalk-campus-martius-win-usa-todays-10best-readers-choice-awards/). *Hour Detroit Magazine*. Retrieved May 5, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Duggan, Daniel (December 6, 2010). ["Uniroyal site cleanup in sight"](https://www.crainsdetroit.com/assets/PDF/CD71824123.PDF) (PDF). *crainsdetroit.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Detroit News Editorial (December 13, 2002). At Last, Sensible Dream for Detroit's Riverfront. *Detroit News*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Chene Park Amphitheatre"](http://musicwikidetroit.org/index.php?title=Chene_Park_Amphitheatre). *MusicWiki Detroit*. Retrieved August 31, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Ferretti, Christine (September 4, 2018). ["Detroit council OKs renaming Chene Park after Aretha Franklin"](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2018/09/04/detroit-council-oks-renaming-chene-park-after-aretha-franklin/1189496002/). *The Detroit News*. Retrieved October 5, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Riley, Rochelle (September 4, 2018). ["Aretha Franklin's name on Chane Park Ok'd by city council"](https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/rochelle-riley/2018/09/04/aretha-franklins-name-chene-park-okd-city-council/1190812002/). *Detroit Free Press*. Retrieved October 5, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee, (1-10-2006). [Top 10 Detroit Interiors](http://www.modeldmedia.com/features/lookinside.aspx), *Model D Media*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-dock_11-0)** [Detroit Wayne County Port Authority Breaks Ground on $11.25 Million Public Dock and Terminal](http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2004/0002196961&EDATE=). (June 21, 2004). *PRNewswire*. Retrieved on January 20, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Hart Plaza"](https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/hart-plaza). *Detroit Historical Society*. Retrieved October 26, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Hart Plaza"](https://detroitriverfront.org/riverfront/east-riverfront/hart-plaza). *Detroit Riverfront Conservancy*. Retrieved October 26, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Ralph C. Wilson Park draws thousands for 1st look at $80 million Detroit riverfront jewel"](https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2025/10/25/ralph-wilson-park-detroit-grand-opening-jacksons/86900292007/). *Detroit Free Press*. Retrieved October 27, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Tariffs, tensions cloud outlook for fireworks sellers, shows, next year"](https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/2025/06/20/tariffs-tensions-cloud-outlook-for-fireworks-sellers-shows-next-year/84275313007/). *The Detroit News*. June 20, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Mink_16-0)** Mink, Randy, and Karen Mink (July 2001). Detroit Turns 300 - Detroit 300 Festival. *Travel America*, World Publishing Co., Gale Group.

## References and further reading

- Cantor, George (2005). [*Detroit: An Insiders Guide to Michigan*](https://archive.org/details/exploremichigand0000cant). University of Michigan Press. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0472030922](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0472030922).

- Hill, Eric J. and John Gallagher (2002). [*AIA Detroit: The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture*](https://archive.org/details/aiadetroitameric0000hill). Wayne State University Press. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-8143-3120-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-8143-3120-3).

- Rodriguez, Michael and Thomas Featherstone (2003). *Detroit's Belle Isle Island Park Gem (Images of America)*. Arcadia Publishing. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-7385-2315-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-7385-2315-1).

- Sobocinski, Melanie Grunow (2005). *Detroit and Rome: building on the past*. Regents of the University of Michigan. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0933691092](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0933691092).

## External links

- [Canadian Heritage River Systems](https://web.archive.org/web/20080105122521/http://www.chrs.ca/Rivers/Detroit/Detroit-St_e.htm)

- [Detroit Riverfront Conservancy](https://www.detroitriverfront.org/)

- [Detroit Wayne County Port Authority](https://portdetroit.com/)

- [Downtown Detroit Partnership](https://web.archive.org/web/20100727204854/http://www.downtowndetroit.org/ddp/home.htm)

- [Great Lakes Cruising Coalition](http://www.greatlakescruisingcoalition.com/)

- [Photography-plus.com](http://www.photography-plus.com/)

- [Riverfront Towers](http://www.riverfrontcondominiums.com/)

- [Tri-Centennial State Park official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20070927194708/http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=697)

- [Sea Grant Michigan](https://web.archive.org/web/20071029101427/http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/greenways/map.html)

- [Video review of the Riverfront with on-site footage](https://archive.today/20130122135959/http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/21/188/Detroit-Riverfront/178482)

- [Eastern Market Detroit](http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com/page.php?p=1&s=68) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090606235014/http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com/page.php?p=1&s=68) 2009-06-06 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

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v t e Downtown Detroit Areas Broadway Avenue Historic District Capitol Park Historic District Detroit Financial District Detroit International Riverfront Grand Circus Park Historic District Greektown Lower Woodward Avenue Historic District Mexicantown Monroe Avenue Commercial Buildings Park Avenue Historic District Randolph Street Commercial Buildings Historic District Washington Boulevard Historic District Education Primary and secondary schools Detroit Public Schools Other education Detroit Public Library Skillman Branch Wayne County Community College University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Skyscrapers and complexes 150 West Jefferson Ally Detroit Center Book Tower Broderick Tower Buhl Building Cadillac Place Cadillac Square Building (demolished) Cadillac Tower Chrysler House David Whitney Building Detroit Life Building Executive Plaza Building Federal Reserve Building First National Building Fisher Building Ford Building Fort Pontchartrain Hotel Francis Palms Building Guardian Building Hudson's Detroit Industrial Building Lafayette Building (demolished) Michigan Central Station Millender Center One Campus Martius One Griswold Street One Kennedy Square One Woodward Avenue Penobscot Building Renaissance Center Riverfront Condominiums Detroit David Stott Building Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Meridian Health Plan Headquarters (proposed) Detroit Statler Hotel (demolished) Water Board Building Parks Belle Isle Campus Martius Park Water Works Park (closed) Public art Bagley Memorial Fountain Scott Fountain Russell Alger Memorial Fountain General Alexander Macomb Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument The Spirit of Detroit Stevens T. Mason General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Other landmarks Comerica Park Detroit Athletic Club Detroit Building Detroit City Hall (demolished) Detroit Opera House Detroit Public Safety Headquarters Detroit Club (club defunct, but building still exists) Elwood Bar Farwell Building The Fillmore Detroit Ford Auditorium (demolished) Ford Field Fort Shelby Hotel Fort Street Presbyterian Church Fox Theatre Frank Murphy Hall of Justice Gem Theatre Griswold Building Senior Apartments Hollywood Casino Huntington Place Joe Louis Arena (demolished) Kennedy Fountain, a/k/a Kennedy Square (demolished) MGM Grand Detroit Park Avenue House Town Apartments Veterans' Memorial Building Wayne County Building William Livingstone Memorial Light, only marble lighthouse in the United States, located on Belle Isle Women's City Club Coleman A. Young Municipal Center University Club (demolished) Yondotega Club Detroit People Mover stations Broadway Bricktown Cadillac Center Financial District Fort/Cass Grand Circus Park Greektown Huntington Place Michigan Avenue Millender Center Renaissance Center Times Square Water Square This list is incomplete. The Michigan State University College of Law was in Downtown Detroit prior to 1997 and was known as the "Detroit College of Law."

v t e Parks in metropolitan Detroit Detroit city Belle Isle Campau Park Campus Martius Chandler Park Clark Park Central Park Dequindre Cut International Riverfront Engel Memorial Park Ford Park Fort Wayne Gabriel Richard Park Grand Circus Howell Park Lafayette Park Milliken State Park and Harbor New Center Park Owen Park Palmer Park Patton Park Reid Memorial Park Roosevelt Park River Rouge Park State Fairgrounds Three Mile Drive Park UIS Irish Plaza Metro 600 to 1,500 acres (243 to 607 ha) Addison Oaks Algonac State Park Belle Isle Camp Dearborn Crosswinds Marsh Hayes State Park (Irish Hills) Independence Oaks Lower Huron Lakeport State Park Maybury State Park Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area Metro Beach Metropark Sterling State Park 1,500 to 5,000 acres (607 to 2,023 ha) Bald Mountain Brighton Recreation Area Hines Drive Hudson Mills Huron Meadows Indian Springs Kensington Lake Erie Metropark Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Oakwoods Stony Creek Metropark Wolcott Mill Willow over 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Highland Recreation Area Ortonville Recreation Area Pinckney State Recreation Area Pointe Mouillee State Game Area Waterways Clinton River Detroit River (Islands) Huron River Lake St. Clair River Rouge St. Clair River Major beaches Belle Isle Kensington Lakeside Beach and Park Lighthouse Beach and Park Metro Beach Stony Creek Trails 5 to 36 miles (8 to 58 km) Bald Mountain Detroit River Walk / Dequindre Cut Highland Recreation Lakes Kensington Lakelands Trail State Park Novi North Park Paint Creek Trail Poly Ann Trail Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Stony Creek Inwood Trails Trails in Detroit Waterloo-Pinckney Trail Zoological and botanical Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory Cranbrook Detroit Zoo Matthaei Botanical Gardens See also Tourism in metropolitan Detroit and Huron–Clinton Metroparks

v t e City of Detroit Architecture Culture Detroit River Economy Fire and rescue Freeways Government History timeline Historic places International Riverfront Media Music Neighborhoods Nicknames Parks and beaches People Police and crime Performing arts Skyscrapers Sports Tourism Transportation Water works Metro Detroit Michigan United States

v t e Architecture of metropolitan Detroit Skyscrapers 10 tallest Renaissance Center One Detroit Center Penobscot RenCen Towers 100-400 Guardian Book Tower 150 West Jefferson 20 tallest Fisher Cadillac Tower Stott One Woodward Avenue McNamara Federal DTE Energy Broderick 211 West Fort Buhl Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Hollywood Casino 30 tallest First National Cadillac Centre RenCen Towers 500-600 1001 Woodward Millender Center AT&T Chrysler House Jeffersonian Blue Cross Blue Shield Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 40 tallest Penobscot Annex Lafayette East Riverfront Tower 300 Riverfront Tower 200 Whitney Washington Square Riverfront Tower 100 Water Board Washington Boulevard 50 tallest Riverside Hotel Fort Shelby Hotel Industrial-Stevens Ford Leland Fyfe Grand Park Centre Compuware United Artists Theatre Michigan Central Station Cadillac Place 60 tallest MGM Grand Detroit MotorCity Casino Hotel The Qube Maccabees Fort Washington Plaza One Kennedy Square Detroit Free Press Metropolitan Wardell 70–195 tallest Kales Masonic Temple Town Apartments Michigan Building Park Avenue House Penobscot Building (1905) 1212 Griswold Belcrest Griswold Building Harvard Square Professional Plaza Tower Vinton Detroit Building Fox Theatre Lawyers Building Levin United States Courthouse Marquette New Center Fisher Cadillac Place Argonaut Building Henry Ford Hospital New Center Building East side Lafayette Park Jeffersonian Detroit Towers The Kean The Whittier Harbortown Apartments Suburban Southfield Town Center American Center Top of Troy Tower Plaza Adoba Hotel Parklane Towers Chrysler Headquarters Low rise under 10 stories selected Downtown 411 Bankers Trust Cass Building Detroit Athletic Club Detroit Club Detroit Cornice and Slate Fillmore Harmonie Centre Harmonie Club L. B. King Opera House Music Hall Merchants One Griswold Street Wayne County Building Wright-Kay Savoyard Centre Midtown Orchestra Hall Metropolitan Center Phoenix Group Old Main Rackham Building McGregor Memorial Conference Center Verona Wayne State University Buildings Clay Office North University of Detroit Mercy Detroit Golf Club East side Alden Park Towers Brewery Park Coronado El Tovar Garden Court Milner Arms Riverwalk Hotel Pasadena Suburban Country Club of Detroit The Dearborn Inn GM Technical Center Royal Park Hotel Inn at St. John's Townsend Hotel Parks and gardens Belle Isle Cranbrook Campus Martius Grand Circus Metroparks Matthaei Botanical Gardens Riverfront parks Detroit Zoo Museums and libraries Cranbrook Educational Community Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Detroit Historical Museum Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit Public Library Detroit Science Center Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Fair Lane Ford Piquette Avenue Plant The Henry Ford Meadowbrook Hall Pewabic Pottery Southfield Public Library University of Michigan Museum of Art Religious landmarks Religious landmarks Performance centers Theatres and performing arts venues Neighborhood Historic Districts Residential Arden Park-East Boston Atkinson Avenue Beverly Road Boston-Edison Brush Park Canton Township MPS Corktown East Ferry East Grand Boulevard East Jefferson Avenue Grosse Pointe Highland Heights-Stevens' Sub. Indian Village Layafette Park Northville Palmer Park Apartments Palmer Park Blvd. Palmer Woods Park Avenue Rosedale Gardens Rosedale Park Sherwood Forest Virginia Park Warren-Prentis West Canfield West Village Willis-Selden Woodbridge Woodward East (See also: Historic homes) Mixed-use Adams Street Broadway Avenue Capitol Park Cass Park Cass-Davenport Congress Street Cultural Center Eastern Market Eastside Cemetery Financial District Grand Boulevard Grand Circus Grand River Avenue Gratiot Avenue Griswold Street Greektown West Jefferson Avenue Jefferson Chalmers Larned Street Michigan Avenue Monroe Avenue New Amsterdam New Center Piquette Avenue Randolph Street Shelby Street State Street Sugar Hill University–Cultural Center Washington Boulevard Wayne State University West Vernor-Junction West Vernor-Lawndale West Vernor-Springwells Lower Woodward Midtown Woodward Woodward Avenue See also: List of tallest buildings in Detroit

v t e Neighborhoods in Detroit Downtown Broadway Avenue Campus Martius Capitol Park Chinatown Downtown Financial District Greektown Grand Circus Park Griswold Street West Jefferson Avenue Monroe Avenue Park Avenue Randolph Street Riverfront Towers Washington Boulevard Lower Woodward Avenue Woodward Avenue Wayne State University Midtown Cultural Center Historic District Brush Park Cass Corridor Cass–Davenport Cass Park Medical Center East Ferry Avenue Midtown Midtown Woodward Sugar Hill University–Cultural Center Wayne State University Warren–Prentis West Canfield Willis–Selden Woodbridge Woodward Avenue New Center Arden Park–East Boston Atkinson Avenue Boston–Edison Henry Ford Hospital New Amsterdam New Center Piquette Avenue Virginia Park Woodward Avenue University of Detroit Mercy North Chaldean Town Detroit Golf Club State Fairgrounds Highland Park Palmer Park Apartments Palmer Park Blvd. Palmer Woods Sherwood Forest University District University of Detroit Mercy East Upper Conant Gardens East English Village Hamtramck Highland Heights–Stevens' Subdivision Krainz Woods Milwaukee Junction Morningside Osborn Central Eastern Market Poletown East Lower Belle Isle Park East Grand Boulevard East Jefferson Avenue Eastside Cemetery Indian Village Jefferson–Chalmers Lafayette Park Rivertown Ascension Michigan West Village West Upper Brightmoor Rosedale Park Central Parkland Warrendale Lower Boynton–Oakwood Heights Delray Corktown Hubbard Farms North Corktown Mexicantown Springwells West Vernor–Junction West Vernor–Lawndale Historic Districts Residential Arden Park–East Boston Atkinson Avenue Boston–Edison Brush Park Corktown East Ferry East Grand Boulevard East Jefferson Avenue Highland Heights–Stevens' Subdivision Indian Village Lafayette Park Palmer Park Apartments Palmer Park Boulevard Palmer Woods Park Avenue Rosedale Park Sherwood Forest Virginia Park Warren–Prentis West Canfield West Village Willis–Selden Woodbridge Mixed-use Broadway Avenue Capitol Park Cass Park Cass–Davenport Cultural Center Eastern Market Eastside Cemetery Financial District Grand Boulevard Grand Circus Park Grand River Avenue Gratiot Avenue Griswold Street Greektown West Jefferson Avenue Jefferson–Chalmers Michigan Avenue Midtown Woodward Monroe Avenue New Amsterdam New Center Piquette Avenue Randolph Street Sugar Hill University–Cultural Center Washington Boulevard Wayne State University West Vernor–Junction West Vernor–Lawndale West Vernor–Springwells Lower Woodward Woodward Avenue See also: Historic homes in metropolitan Detroit

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