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Riverfront-Lakewood East Park

Park · Detroit, Michigan

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 204,000 ft³/s over 17 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04165710, as of Aug 22, 9:06 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 204,000 ft³/s over 17 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:06 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
191,000 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
574.15 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 204,000 ft³/s over 17 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DETROIT RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AT DETROIT, MI (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:06 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Riverfront-Lakewood East Park

H: 86° L: 63°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
63°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
86%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
67°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Cloudy
70°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Moderate rain
70°
6 PM
Moderate rain
72°
9 PM
Heavy rain
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverfront-Lakewood East Park?
Riverfront-Lakewood East Park is a park in Detroit, Michigan.
Can you swim at Riverfront-Lakewood East Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Riverfront-Lakewood East Park rated?
Riverfront-Lakewood East Park in Detroit, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 216 reviews.
What amenities does Riverfront-Lakewood East Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Riverfront-Lakewood East Park include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

14490 Riverside Blvd, Detroit, MI 48215

Detroit, Michigan 48215

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids