Belle Isle Park


Belle Isle Park

Parks Directory of the United States / Urban Parks / DetroitAddress:E Grand Blvd & Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone:313-852-4075
Fax:313-852-4074
Web: www.ci.detroit.mi.us/recreation/
Size: 983 acres.
Location:Located five minutes from downtown business district on an island in the Detroit River. Accessible by bridge.
Facilities:Canoe rentals, trails, conservatory, gardens, nature center,amphitheater, aquarium, casino, marine museum, fishing piers, swimming beach, nine-holegolf course and driving range, playgrounds, sports areas (including 10 lighted tennis courts and cinder running track).
Activities:Canoeing, fishing, hiking, bicycling, swimming, golf, basketball, football, soccer, ice skating, handball, racquetball, tennis.
Special Features:The park, which features five miles of shoreline, was designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

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