The island had a ferry service up until the 1950s, Treadwell said. “With only one bridge to the park, there’s not a lot of other options for getting people into the park,” she said.

More Belle Isle attendance has increased from about 2 million visitors in 2014 to 5.6 million in 2023, according to the study.

Ferry service could be launched. Central Avenue could get a major makeover. The Belle Isle Park Multimodal Mobility Study offers a “10-year phased plan to improve safety and mobility.” ...

Detroit Community Sailing Center members are teaching young students how to sail as part of their Challenge the Wind program on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from the banks of the Belle Isle Boathouse ...

This is Belle Isle, a 982-acre state park known for its unique character, historic structures, and green space. Things to do There are many sites worth visiting on Belle Isle.

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.

Restoration of the historic Belle Isle Boathouse is progressing, as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has selected a proposal after years of debate on preserving the structure. The chosen ...

Restoration of the historic Belle Isle Boathouse is progressing, as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has selected a proposal after years of debate on preserving the structure. The ...