Belle Isle Park

99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI 48207
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Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, is rich with natural beauty and historical and cultural resources. The park provides spectacular views of Detroit to the North and Canada to the south. It’s home to the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Aquarium, the Ralph Wilson Gateway (which serves as the official southern trailhead for Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail), a golf course and many more cultural and natural attractions. Visitors can also swim at the designated swim beach, ride bicycles, fish, paddle and more.

Self-pay EV fast-charging stations located in the Belle Isle Nature Center parking lot.

Map and Area Guide of the park.

Before visiting a state park, boating site or trail, it’s always a good idea to check the latest closures due to weather-related events, planned improvement projects and repairs. Visit Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.

Local: (313) 821-9844

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Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Bedford S | May 2025
Great family atmosphere
We visited on May 25, 2025 and had a wonderful visit. It reminded me of how it was in the 1950's when I visited as a child. There were many families with children and a peaceful atmosphere. The...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Brooke846 | December 2024
Beautiful views
Visited here with a friend during the end of December. Unfortunately the conservatory and the aquarium were closed. We walked the Eugene & Elaine C. Driker Trail and saw the lighthouse. It was really...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
ken k | January 2025
Detroit’s Gem
I have been coming here my whole life. It is now a state park, so vehicles have to have a permit or you have to pay. There is a road around the entire park with magnificent views of Detroit and...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Rachel M | June 2024
A beautiful and fascinating place offering a variety of activities and a unique local experience
A beautiful, unique, and mostly free location where you can easily spend several hours taking in the sights and participating in a wide range of fun and enriching activities. Perfect for a day trip...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Ami G | October 2024
Breathtaking!
Words feel short for the feeling this island gives. Totally mesmerizing. It has it all the beauty and views of nature and skyline for Detroit and windsor. Just take me back!

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Accessibility
  • Historical Site
  • Family-friendly
  • Open Year-round
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
  • Vehicle Charging Station
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Accessible Travel
Mobility/Wheelchair Users
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms
Accessible Facility Amenities
  • Accessible Boat/Kayak Launch
  • Accessible Fishing Pier

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