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 midst of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Belle Isle moved from city control to a state park in February 2014, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had its hands ...

After years of planning, the longest state-designated trail in the U.S. just got even longer with the completion of another stretch of the Iron Belle Trail. "It's really, really special to be able to ...

Like many Detroiters, generations of Donna Givens’ family grew up visiting Belle Isle. It was the spot for picnics, the beach, reunions and all sorts of recreational activities. Her parents and ...

Richmond just opened a play area on Belle Isle underneath the Belvidere Bridge. Why it matters: It's a haven for kids and the first complete piece of a broader vision to reshape the island. Driving ...

One of Detroit's jewels, the giant slide at Belle Isle is reopening this week and offering free rides for local residents. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park will allow you to ride for free on ...

Belle Isle Park is turning the page and undergoing a new brand and identity. The goal is to reintroduce Belle Isle as more than just a park, but a living cultural landmark and “Detroit’s backyard.” ...

Detroit — The Belle Isle Conservancy's new CEO has a history of growing Detroit's public spaces and said she wants longtime residents and frequent park visitors to lead the vision for the island's ...

Detroit — The public can help shape plans for a major potential design change in the heart of Belle Isle park. "The Commons" is being described as a potential "public square" of the 2.5-mile long, 982 ...

Demetrios Sanders is one of your Detroit community reporters. Connect with him at Demetrios.Sanders@wxyz.com. BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — Leaders at Belle Isle are hoping ...