Leaders at Belle Isle are hoping to create a new public commons area aimed at making the park more accessible and connected for the more than 5 million annual visitors.

Belle Isle officials have developed a plan to put a public square in the park. Here's what to know about the project, including what changes will be made and how it will impact visitors.

DETROIT -- Officials at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, said changes have been made to the park's Giant Slide. Videos from Friday, the day it reopened, showed children flying into air and ...