Belle Isle's historic former zoo is being torn down to make way for more trails and parking on the island park. Why it matters: The zoo's demolition is among several recent Belle Isle improvement ...

The normally scenic views from Belle Isle Park in Detroit have been taken over by Canadian wildfire smoke.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A group of pond hockey players, known as the Detroit Ice Boiz, keep their beverages cold pond-side as they all meet up for some ...

Belle Isle hosted the 8th annual Detroit Kite Festival on Sunday July 12, 2026.

Future proposed plans at Detroit's Belle Isle include expanding the beach and building a "commons area" near the aquarium and conservancy.

BELLE ISLE, MI - Some of the most treasured sand in the area is once again being cared for by a beach-cleaning robot. “BeBot” ...

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit is building on what the event's founder, Ed Deeb, started more than 40 years ago.

Peter Maxwell is your community reporter for Warren, Center Line, Fraser, Roseville, Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores, and the Grosse Pointes. Connect with him at Peter ...

More than a decade after the state of Michigan took over management of Belle Isle, residents are being asked to help shape the island's next chapter. The Department of Natural Resources and the Belle ...