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Belle Isle to host nearly 40,000 students for Metro Detroit Youth Day July 11

By Marge Sorge on 06/27/2018 City News, Upcoming Events

Belle Isle will be packed with more than swimmers, joggers, bike riders, picnickers and hikers when nearly 40,000 students, 1,600 volunteers and 360 community partners head to the island for Metro Detroit Youth Day. The 36th annual youth-centric event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 on Belle Isle’s athletic […]

Bus service to Belle Isle returns, no entry fees required

By M Lapham on 04/27/2016 City Sections, City Stops

Detroit’s storied Belle Isle, with its classic charm, is once again no more than a simple bus fare away by way of #12 Conant route. A ride on the bus out to Belle Isle is only $1.50, the standard bus rate, whether you are a resident, visitor or staff. Plus no park entry fees or […]