Just outside Detroit lies a scenic escape packed with trails, beaches, and a chilling, long-abandoned zoo that feels straight out of a horror film.

Celebrating Independence Day on Belle Isle is a tradition for the Williams family, who brought all the fixings for their ...

DETROIT – Belle Isle has reached max capacity and is closed to vehicles until later this evening, park officials announced.

Belle Isle Park, the “Jewel of Detroit,” is the public urban oasis that lies between Detroit and Canada on the Detroit River. With a stunning view of both the Detroit and Canadian skylines ...

The 2025 Ford Fireworks are 10 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2025. Recommended places to watch the fireworks are Hart Plaza, Spirit ...

With an extreme heat warning in effect through Tuesday in Southeastern Michigan, Detroiters are finding ways to stay cool on Belle Isle and Hart Plaza.

Charles Thompson, 80, of Detroit, and his wife, Barbara Thompson, 70, walk Coco, their 12-year-old Shi Tzu yorkie mix on Belle Isle in Detroit on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

But that need for investment — the state has spent $115 million and counting since taking over — was something pre-bankruptcy Detroit city government couldn't swing, and not just for Belle Isle.

Detroit survivor walk supporting victims of crime The first-ever Survivor/Victim walk on Belle Isle in Detroit on Sunday acted as a kickoff event to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

1989-2001: CART and move to Belle Isle Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), a predecessor (and eventual competitor) to IndyCar founded in 1979, brought a race back to downtown Detroit in 1989 and ...

No one can deny that Belle Isle is a gem to Detroit year-round, but the Belle Isle Art Fair is a time when it really shines. The annual event returns August 3-4, offering art activities for all ...