Belle Isle last year became a state park as part of a cost-cutting move for Detroit, which still owns the island. An annual $11 state park pass is required for entry.

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 Park is ranked #4 out of 14 things to do in Detroit. See pictures and our review of Belle Isle Park. ... In the summer, kayaking around the island is a popular activity.

Come this summer, visitors to Belle Isle will find kayaking, carriage rides, food trucks and more. Last fall, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources asked area businesses to bid on 12 ...

The chosen proposal is a $30 million-$35 million public-private restoration plan called the Belle Isle Gateway project. It aims to turn the boathouse into a year-round community hub with new ...

A new public square on Belle Isle could make the spacious island feel more walkable. Why it matters: The 1.5-square-mile park with wide roads isn't perceived as easily navigable on foot, though ...

Eight middle school students returned to Belle Isle this summer for another year of sailing lessons. But a few months ago, before they hit the water, those students learned a new lesson: how to ...

He's a Belle Isle police officer who nearly lost his life in the line of duty last year. "The best thing is just being back on the road getting back into the routine of what I love doing," he said.

Belle Isle Park, a 982-acre island park located on the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, ... The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, bicycling, kayaking and swimming.

The now famous giant slide on Belle Isle is set to reopen this summer with new safety improvements, according to officials. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

BELLE ISLE, Mich. — The latest in litter removal technology is on the way to Belle Isle Beach. Tuesday, the City of Detroit announced the "BeBot," an electric beach cleaning robot capable of ...

The Boston skyline rises behind Belle Isle Marsh. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) Did you know that about 130 acres of land could be the key to protecting Boston Harbor from climate change?