Detroit Riverwalk
![Waterfront/Riverside Park: Place where you can relax, walk or ride along and play by the water (includes water bodies of all types). May include a beach; swimming and wading may be possible. Waterfront/Riverside Park](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_62.gif)
![Park/Recreation Area: Green space that offers a place to relax and play outdoors. May include sports fields, picnicking, running paths, canoe rental, or workout/play equipment, along with diverse vegetation and a pond, creek or other water feature. Park/Recreation Area](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_94.gif)
![Bicycle Path : Designated and recommended bicycle paths or lanes. Bicycle Path](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_169.gif)
![Bicycle Parking: Recommended area for secure storage or locking of bicycles with adequate lighting and bike racks at a transit station, workplace, on campus, or other area. May include attended area or valet bike parking. Bicycle Parking](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_34.gif)
![Pedestrian Friendly: Areas that favor walking over automobiles, such as pedestrian malls, plazas and traffic calmed zones that limit or restrict car traffic. Can indicate a route around an especially interesting area. Pedestrian Friendly](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_35.gif)
![Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible ramps, rails, elevators and other facilities provided for people with disabilities (useful for baby carriages and market carts, too). Wheelchair Accessible](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_36.gif)
![Cleaned-Up/Rebuilt Site: A previously contaminated (or disaster) area that has been restored and remediated for safe public use, according to environmental standards. Can include brownfield remediation sites, development sites with soil/groundwater cleanup efforts, or reclaimed cleaned-up land such as urban parks and gardens. Cleaned-Up/Rebuilt Site](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_69.gif)
![Eco Landscaping: Place where the land is beautified in an ecologically sustainable manner. Eco Landscaping](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_71.gif)
![Social Enterprise: A property, café, shop, residential complex, service or other business that is cooperatively managed and/or benefits society. Social Enterprise](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_11.gif)
Overview
Vision
Transform Detroit's international riverfront - the face of the city - into a beautiful, exciting, safe, accessible world-class gathering place for all
Mission
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy (DRFC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk and associated green spaces.
Through its public/private partnerships, the DRFC will support the development of the riverfront district and facilitate community access to the waterfront
The DRFC will be a leader in:
Developing a collective sense of ownership, accessibility and responsibility
Enhancing Detroit's image to emphasize its iconic, international riverfront
Creating an inviting destination for all
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- RichmondUnited States
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- BladensburgUnited States
- New YorkUnited States
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- Baltimore, MDUnited States
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- Longboat KeyUnited States
- NewarkUnited States
- EnglewoodUnited States
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- Jersey CityUnited States
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Multimedia
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Detroit Riverwalk
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