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    Dequindre Cut Greenway

    4.6 (48 reviews)

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    DeMario M.

    This is a great place to burn some calories all year (if you don't mind the cold). I've ran, walked and biked here. I always appreciate the street art and the groups of people out getting fit. If you happen to go during the weekend, you could easily stop by Eastern Market. There's a lot of bars and restaurants along the way. It starts close to the river (near the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater) and end near Midtown.

    Robert W.

    The Detroit Riverfront Conservatory has added some REALLY nice amenities to make Detroit a world class city with local flavors. Among them is the Dequindre Cut with its commissioned murals, well-maintained, separate paths for bikers and walkers, and a beer garden tucked in the middle called Freightyard. I spent a Saturday afternoon among families, friends, and lovers as I rode on my ebike. I spent a few hours exploring the Detroit Riverfront, the Dequindre Cut, and Eastern Market. They have on and off ramps, so it's pretty easy to get out and explore. Do this trail and you won't regret it!

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    Amanda L.

    I love love love all these walk, bike, dog-friendly spots scattered throughout downtown Detroit and Dequindre Cut is no exception! Miles of paved, gorgeous walkway with art murals lining the entire greenway, it's SO wonderful! Dequindre Cut is built below street-level so you kind of feel nestled in and it's truly such a fun spot to walk about and enjoy some beautiful art. Accessible right from Eastern Market and leads you all the way to the river basically, this is a perfect part to a loop around Detroit that you must include in your day!

    John B.

    Not sure what the original purpose of this piece of land was, but turning into a greenway trail was a good move. It connects Eastern Market to the waterfront in a reasonable distance and allows one to avoid a lot of street crossings. The paved trail is clearly marked with a bike side and a pedestrian side, which the cyclists sometimes abided by. A few portapotties were set up near a bar more towards the northern side, but not a ton of facilities or anything otherwise. Mostly, just a pleasant way of avoiding the urban jungle.

    Jodi F.

    What a fun place to run. This path through the city has colorful murals, greenery and more. It's paved and relatively flat with a few inclines. At the start of the path they have some free exercise equipment for strength and stretching. So even pull-ups are possible. "We are Detroit" and so much more. If you like to walk, run or bike, definitely check it out.

    Chy L.

    The place was hard to find at first, but the easiest way to get there is to google Dequindre Cut Parking Lot. It's located between Wilkins and Orleans St. When you park you should see a garden across the street called 'keep growing Detroit farm' the walkway will be right next it, and it'll lead you to the freight yard. I had such a great time here I can't wait to come back. They have live music (@djshaebutta) on Fridays 5-10pm, a full bar with reasonable prices for drinks, a couple games set up like wooden Jenga and connect four. Also a food truck that's inside a container which I thought was cute. The vibes here are immaculate, and everybody was in a good mood. It's so pretty at night, and it's safe!

    Cassy J.

    What an awesome place! My husband and I walked the Dequindre Cut for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed it. The path is smooth, the art interesting and amenities (like porta-potties and emergency phones) are scattered throughout. Being a Thursday afternoon, the path was on the quiet side and we look forward to returning on a weekend to see what the atmosphere is like and checking out the Freight Yard.

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    Kevin J.

    This trail is buttery smooth, in a pothole ridden city that isn't always the most hospitable to cyclists and joggers. It's a handy connector between Eastern Market and the Riverwalk. It's nice and lit at night, with emergency phones at regular intervals. And it has an array of murals with an occasional graffiti holdover from it's wild past as an abandoned rail line. There's a whole lot that's good about the Dequindre Cut and it's someplace I usually recommend it to out of town visitors... and yet I can't bestow the full five stars on this path and there's a part of me that just wants to rain down complaints. For starters in the beginning days of the rehab we were promised the graffiti would stay. Pre-Greenway there was actually a lot more green down here, even if it was unruly in it's overgrowth and the whole line was a constantly changing and evolving outdoor gallery of the area's finest writers. It absolutely put that little Graffiti Alley in Ann Arbor to shame. Most of that has been replaced with murals or far worse, buffed and left as blank space. There was never any empty space here in the old days! Some of the murals are impressive while some strike me as cheesy. It's also a pretty short path that's been around for a few years. I think I recall they planned to extend it farther north heading towards Hamtramck and it seems like that should have happened by now. Of course I would probably have similar gripes about liking the old, undomesticated version of that stretch as well if they do, but it's not the epicenter of graffiti that the now developed span used to be. Don't mind me, I'm probably just a grumpy old timer. If you weren't around to experience the old cut, you won't miss it and will likely enjoy getting some exercise and fresh air on this path. Just leave the spray paint at home cause it ain't that kind of party anymore.

    Near Mack Ave (Eastern Market)
    Bridget S.

    We have lived in Metro Detroit for a decade and this was our first outing. We parked at Lafayette and Orleans and did a loop to Mack and then to the riverfront and walked to the Ren Cen. It wound up being about 5 miles. Next time we will park at Miliken State Park (free). Great Walk.

    Shawn S.

    Starts at Orleans and ends at Mack Ave! Smooth Path full of cyclists, roller-skaters, skateboarding, walking, photographers, live music concerts, outdoor workout gym, etc. All for Free including parking-it's a wonderful experience to visit and even cut through Eastern Market if you choose and minutes away from Riverwalk.

    Lots to see on the path.
    Teemaree ..

    Enjoyed this place for a safe, relaxed bike ride and we were happy to discover art along the way. There were also beautiful trees, grassy areas, even a spot for kids to play. We loved that the path is away from regular traffic too. This is a fun free time for anyone who wants to get out. We will be back.

    Kaela K.

    Went here for an outdoor silent disco yoga class tonight! The area was beautiful and a complete hidden gem. Not only did they put on the yoga class (sponsored by the Rivertown Market), they also had a s'more station, cocktails, a food truck, a DJ and amazing vibes. The area is lively and such a refreshing zone in Eastern Market. Excited to see what other events are hosted here in the future!

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    Nawana L.

    Today was the perfect day to enjoy the Food Truck Rally on the Dequindre Cut Greenway. Lots of people out and great to see the kids enjoying the games, activities and food.

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    Street art very cool with area wide live entertainment and food bev. No events too often though

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    Ask the Community - Dequindre Cut Greenway

    I heard that they have food trucks there, Is this true?

    Not on the Dequindre Cut itself. There are food trucks in nearby Eastern Market. In addition, I… Read more

    Which entrance has the best parking?

    The entrance at Orleans and Wilkins. It's inside of Eastern Market so there's plenty of parking except on Saturday mornings.

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    Perfect bike path or walk path in Detroit that connect you from Eastern Market all the way to the Riverwalk.

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    RiverWalk

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    The Detroit Riverwalk is a a safe, beautiful, fun, and accessible area for all including families…read more In recent history it was voted one of the best waterfronts in the U.S. The space has undergone exceptional expansion over the years with the help of corporate investment and private financial gifts. There are many beautiful and family-friendly parks from east to west along the riverfront. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has done a great job of developing and expanding the Detroit riverfront into a beautiful space encouraging community engagement, outdoor events, and other activities.

    Detroit's Riverwalk in summer is a vibrant mix of city energy and waterfront calm. I started at the…read moreRenaissance Center, where the towers shimmer over the river, and wandered east to Cullen Plaza. Along the way, I passed murals, sculptures, Little Free Libraries, and plenty of benches--each inviting a pause. The path buzzed with life, yet still offered quiet moments beside the water. At Cullen Plaza, I gave in to laziness and grabbed a Lime scooter. Gliding along the wide, welcoming path, I passed buskers playing jazz and folk, their tunes drifting through the warm air. The Riverwalk's layout makes it easy to navigate, with clear signs and a friendly, open feel--like Detroit showing off its best side. I wrapped up at the Milliken State Park Lighthouse, a proud little beacon with Windsor's skyline just across the water. Jetskis circling on the Detroit River, families picnicked, and the sun above the RenCen was pure gold. Whether you stroll, scoot, or simply sit and soak it in, the Riverwalk delivers a soulful slice of Detroit summer. [Review 1003 of 2025 - 478 in Michigan - 24557 overall]

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    Everything about the Grosse Pointe Park parks is first rate with one exception. The tennis courts…read moreat Windmill Pointe Park are just pitiful. They were resurfaced about 3 years ago and still look brand new. But, that is because they are completely unplayable. Whoever resurfaced those courts left air pockets that substantially effect play on all four courts. If you are a 3.0 player or above I would recommend finding another place to play. The problem for us GP Park residents is that they converted the Patterson Park courts to Pickleball courts leaving us without a playable tennis court in all of GPP. It is crying shame that those managing a park system like ours cannot find a solution to this problem.

    Of all of the parks in the 5 pointes, this is by far my favorite. They have the best and biggest…read morepool. They have the best park for the much loved summer picnics with friends and family. I still remember as a kid swimming around the adult pool when it wasn't adult time and watching this bigger guy we all lovingly called Boblo boat swim around the perimeter of the pool by using his hands as wheel to pedal around the pool and do his laps. It was also the first time I saw the fool horror of the red Speedo from the slicked backer tall guy that would walk around proudly by the pool, only taking a dip to cool off some. This is where I took my tennis lessons as a kid. This is where I learned to fish over by the harbor piers. They have improved the community center and it's now a nice Tompkin's center and a great communal spot to watch movies. It's great for renting for parties and gatherings. I don't live in GPP any more but I have many friends that still do and thus I still am able to visit this wonderful park that holds so many fond childhood memories for me.

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