Parks, Greenways & the Riverfront Conservancy

 Detroit’s growing network of parks and greenways is creating new ways to walk, bike and explore the city. Riverfront Condominiums is uniquely positioned along this network, with direct access to the Riverwalk and convenient connections to several major parks and trails. 

 The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is the nonprofit organization responsible for developing, maintaining and programming many of Detroit’s public riverfront spaces.

In addition to caring for the Riverwalk, the Conservancy hosts fitness classes, family activities, tours, festivals, live entertainment and seasonal events throughout the year.

 Opened October 2025

Located immediately west of Riverfront Towers, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park is a 22-acre public park along the Detroit River.

Park features include:

• The five-acre Delta Dental Play Garden
• The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden
• The William Davidson Sport House
• Two regulation basketball courts
• The DTE Foundation Summit and event lawn
• Walking paths and landscaped gardens
• Waterfront seating and gathering spaces
• Fitness, family and seasonal programming

The park gives Riverfront Condominium residents convenient access to one of Detroit’s newest recreational destinations just a short walk west along the Riverwalk.

 Opened in May 2023, the Southwest Greenway transformed the historic route of May Creek and a former railroad corridor into a landscaped pedestrian and bicycle pathway. The greenway extends approximately 0.6 miles from West Jefferson Avenue to Bagley Street, connecting the riverfront with Corktown, Mexicantown and the Michigan Central district.

For Riverfront Condominiums residents, the Southwest Greenway provides an easy connection from the Riverwalk and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park to some of Detroit’s most exciting neighborhoods and destinations.

• Approximately 0.6 miles long
• Connects the riverfront with Corktown and Michigan Central
• Designed for walking, running and biking
• Features landscaping, seating, public art and play areas
• Includes The Yard Graffiti Museum
• Forms part of the planned 27.5-mile Joe Louis Greenway network

 The Joe Louis Greenway is a developing network of walking and biking paths designed to connect Detroit neighborhoods with existing trails, parks and the riverfront.

Portions of the larger greenway remain under development. Routes, access points and completion timelines are subject to change.

 The Dequindre Cut is a below-street-level greenway created along a former railroad corridor. Known for its public art and murals, it provides a popular walking and biking connection between the east riverfront, Eastern Market and surrounding neighborhoods.