Belle Isle Park, the “Jewel of Detroit,” is the public urban oasis that lies between Detroit and Canada on the Detroit River.

Dubbed the "Belle Isle Commons," it would make walking around the island easier, connecting guests to the beach, conservatory ...

That water this infamous is typically safe for swimming is a lucky byproduct of the Detroit River’s size and swift current. From Belle Isle Beach, the water often appears still, and when the ...

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.

U.S. News Insider Tip: The sunset from Belle Isle's aptly named Sunset Point, on the island's western edge, can't be beat. Bring a picnic and enjoy Detroit's best view. – Sarah Bence In the ...

Brave beachgoers blindly swam at Belle Isle beach this weekend ... Sample results of the Detroit River at the beach yielded more than 400 E. coli per 100 ml on May 24. Lab results of Monday's ...

"Our goal is to remove it before it makes its way into the Detroit River, where it then will break up into microplastics and impact our Great Lakes region." The Belle Isle, Mich., beach robot is ...

The 100-year-old fountain on Detroit’s Belle Isle Park will shut down as soon as this week for a $6 million renovation. The project will silence the James Scott Memorial Fountain until spring 2027.

We were excited about Detroit’s giant slide on Belle Isle finally reopening Friday after being closed for several years — despite our painful childhood memories of getting our asses burned and ...