Directions to the Boat

Parking Directions

Google Map to SP Plus Parking

Parking Lot Address:
131 Atwater Street
Detroit, MI 48226

I-94/Westbound I-94/ Eastbound I-96, Northbound I-75, Southbound I-75 and I-10 South:
Take your selected freeway toward downtown. You will see signs for M-10 (the Lodge Freeway) to direct you towards the Civic Center. The easiest and fastest way is to stay on your freeway until you get to the Lodge Freeway (M-10 South). Follow the M-10 south signs. Do not exit the freeway.

Once under the tunnel (Hunting Place) you will take your 1st right hand turn on Bates St (just before the tunnel to Canada). Once you turn right proceed down toward the river where you will see sp+ parking garage to your left.

After you park:
When you park, you will get a ticket upon entry and pay with CC/Debit when leaving. After you park in the garage, step outside and across Atwater Street to the River Walk. You will pass the 20 Atwater Detroit Police Station. Once on the RiverWalk, you will see the Detroit Princess, a 2-3 minute walk away. You will also pass by an Underground Railroad sculpture and plaque with historical information before you reach the boat.

Other Parking Options:
For added convenience, you can use the City of Detroit Parking app to access multiple parking options. The app covers various parking ramps and street parking locations, ensuring you can find and manage parking with ease near our location. For more details and to download the app, visit ParkDetroit.