BLAC List: Best Places To Celebrate Spring

pring has sprung! Enjoy the weather and the activities it allows at these locations. Comment to let us know your favorite place to enjoy springtime!

Rivard Plaza

• Address: 1340 E. Atwater St., Detroit.
• Phone: 313-566-8200

The plaza offers a stroll or bike trail along the riverwalk, as well as public art work, fountains and gardens.

Gabriel Richard Park

• Located along the Detroit River, just east of the Belle Isle Bridge
• Phone: 313-566-8200

Gabriel Richard Park boasts a riverfront plaza and pavilion, fountains, fishing outlooks, butterfly gardens and a small, short labyrinth.

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

• Address: 1900 Atwater St., Detroit
• Phone: 313-396-0217

The first urban state park in Michigan, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor offers boating and fishing activities,  as well as picnic pavilions and trails for bicycling and walking.

Belle Isle

• Address: Detroit, MI 48243
• Phone: 313-628-2081

Apart from the abundant and beautiful nature spots, there are various institutions and activities to check out.

Campus Martius

• Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Phone: 313-962-0101

Don’t miss Happy Hour at Fountain Bistro!