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OABI (Once Around Belle Isle) — the annual kayak, paddleboard and surf-ski race and beach party — returns Aug. 12. About Belle Isle Park. Sitting in the international waters of the Detroit River, between the U.S. and Canada, the Isle is 2.5-miles long and 982 acres.
Belle Isle Park, known simply as Belle Isle (/ b ɛ l ˈ aɪ ə l /), is a 982-acre (1.534 sq mi; 397 ha) island park in Detroit, Michigan, developed in the late 19th century. It consists of Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several surrounding islets.
Located along the Detroit River, Belle Isle is a 2.5-mile-long park that was created to provide an urban oasis in Detroit. Having a unique history of its own, Belle Isle has its own unique ecology with 230 acres of forested wetlands, several trails, and being located along international waters.
Location: The bridge to enter Belle Isle Park is located at the intersection of Jefferson Ave and East Grand Blvd. The Park's administration office is located at 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI 48207. Click HERE to download a park map. Click HERE to download a self-guided tour map.
Belle Isle Park is a 2.5-mile-long, 982-acre island park, located in the international waters of the Detroit River. Inspired by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s design in the 1880s, the park was created to provide an urban oasis in Detroit.
Apr 20, 2024 · History of Belle Isle in Detroit Michigan; Where Is Belle Isle? The Best Attractions & Things to Do on Belle Isle; Winter Things to Do on Belle Isle; Frequently Asked Questions About Belle Isle; Experience Everything That Belle Isle in Detroit Michigan Has to Offer
Share. Website. Overview. Accessible by a bridge at the foot of East Grand Boulevard, this 982-acre island park features a zoo, aquarium, conservatory, Great Lakes museum and plenty of room to hike, barbecue, watch boats, bicycle and more. Original landscaping by the Dean of American landscape architects, Frederick Law Olmstead.
