Michigan state officials are looking at new ideas to make Belle Isle even better. After a two-year study, officials are considering several changes improve travel around the island.

Belle Isle parking would get shifted to more popular spots, and a massive concrete paddock would largely become green space.

The Recreation Passport is required for motorized vehicles to access state parks and recreation areas, which Belle Isle is.

The recommendations follow a 2.5-year study into transportation on the island and ways to improve navigation. Recommendations were released Thursday.

DETROIT – The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will reopen on Thursday following a temporary weather closure. The ...

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 ...

And because the Belle Isle circuit sat unused for the past three years (aside from its day-to-day duties as a public road on Detroit's island park), cracks and potholes were present along the ...

The Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center will reopen to the public Thursday after closing for two days due to extreme ...

After a more than two-year study of transportation on Belle Isle, the Belle Isle Conservancy and the state have finalized ...

The survey asks people to rank themes that are important to them when considering future developments, including honoring and exploring Belle Isle’s history, showcasing the island’s ...