Work from the Park

Rivière28 is an auxiliary group within the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy that organizes fun and inviting experiences on the riverfront and Dequindre Cut for active professionals who live, work or play in the City of Detroit, while cultivating a new generation of supporters for the Conservancy.Rivière28 aims to raise awareness of the Conservancy and its mission to develop public access to Detroit's international riverfront from the MacArthur Bridge on the east to the Ambassador Bridge on the west. As the permanent stewards of this public space the Conservancy is responsible for the construction as well as the year-round operations, maintenance, security and programming of the riverfront and the Dequindre Cut.

Detroit Riverfront

Spend your work day on the Detroit Riverfront during Work from the Park, presented by Bedrock!

Robert C. Valade Park

Whether you&#x27;re a remote worker or an in-office team, Robert C. Valade Park has everything you need to work along the water. Join us on the last Wednesday of every month (May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, and September 27) from 9am-5pm and enjoy a variety of amenities, including: <ul><li>Outdoor and indoor seating, with smaller individual tables and large picnic areas for co-working</li><li>Free high speed WiFi</li><li>Restrooms + water bottle refill station </li><li>Free hot and cold brew coffee from 9-11am</li><li>Lunch specials from Smokey G&#x27;s at Cafe at Valade</li><li>Happy Hour from 4-6pm</li><li>Other surprises throughout the day! </li></ul>Whether you spend the whole day outside or just pop in for a meeting or a break, Work from the Park will bring a moment of fresh air, sunshine, and nature into your work day.Robert C. Valade Park is located at 2670 Atwater. Free parking is located across the street in the lot at Chene + Guoin. Bike parking is available on-site, and the nearest MoGo station is two blocks away on Jos Campou. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What if it rains?In addition to the variety of outdoor seating, Valade Park has a fully enclosed building space that&#x27;s open no matter the weather. You can get all of the perks of being on the riverfront, without any worry about the weather! For those wanting to sit outside, we have tables with umbrellas as well as picnic tables and adirondak chairs in shaded areas of the park. Can I bring my team down?Yes - and we encourage it! Work from the Park is the perfect way to meet up in person and promote team engagement. Might we suggest adding a Riverfront walk to your team&#x27;s calendar for the day, or taking walking meetings? If you&#x27;d rather stay within the park, plan to order lunch from our on-site cafe, or log off and join in on happy hour at the bar starting at 4pm. Can I reserve a space? All seating at Valade Park is first-come, first-serve, but do not worry - there is plenty of seating for everyone, including on Bob&#x27;s Barge and in the picnic area near the water. If you are planning to bring a large group down, email info@detroitriverfront.org to give us a heads up.Can I charge my laptop? Yes, power outlets and extension cords are provided throughout the park. For the most flexibility, we reccomend charging up your devices before arriving.How&#x27;s the WiFi? Great! The public WiFi at Valade Park has been tested on everything from emails to zoom calls without any trouble. Do I need to stay all day? Not at all! Pop in whenever works for you, whether that&#x27;s an hour or the entire day. No registration required!What else can I expect? Each month&#x27;s Work from the Park features themed activities ranging from workshops to partner tables. Come back here for updates on each month&#x27;s unique elements, and email info@detroitriverfront.org if you&#x27;d like to partner with us. Can I work from the park on other days? Absolutely! Free WiFi is always available in the park. Come by anytime!

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