Robert C. Valade Park

Robert C. Valade Park sits along the East Riverfront at 2670 Atwater St in Detroit, MI. Its sandy beach has chairs and umbrellas, while a children’s musical garden and colorful climbing play areas provide space for kids. Picnic tables, barbecue grills and a community barbecue pavilion support outdoor meals. The park welcomes dogs and has public restrooms, cycling lanes, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.

Seasonal features include Bob’s Barge, described as the only floating bar in Detroit, MI each summer. Winter offerings listed for the park include oversized outdoor fireplaces, hot drinks, marshmallow roasters and Sled Shed outdoor games. The Shed is a 3,600-square-foot building designated for food, events and programming. The park’s listed food businesses are Geisha Girls Sushi and Smokey G’s Smokehouse, with hours given as Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Free and paid parking options include both lots and street parking.