General FAQ
A: Please contact the Belle Isle Administration Office at 313-628-2081. All questions, arrangements and rentals regarding Shelters, buildings, spaces and events on Belle Isle are handled entirely by the Belle Isle Administration Office. Unfortunately, The Belle Isle Conservancy is not able to handle these requests as our office staff does not have access to information regarding rentals, fees, dates or locations.
A: Please contact the Belle Isle Administration Office at 313-628-2081. All types of events taking place on Belle Isle MUST BE SCHEDULED through the Belle Isle Administration Office. The Belle Isle Administration Staff are the only people who can handle this type of information.
A: The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Please call 313-331-7760 to make arrangements.
A: The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is open Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm. For information or a professionally guided tour call 313-852-4056 ext. 3023 or email BINZ@detroitzoo.org.
A: Buses are available along Jefferson Avenue. There are no buses that enter the park. You will have to walk across the McArthur Bridge and to your destination on the island.
A: At this time, there are no concession stands, stores or restaurants within the park.
A: Yes, the Belle Isle Conservancy honors all requests to support specific projects. Please click here for information on Donations.
A: Fishing is permitted from the shores and piers along the Detroit River and in the lagoons and canals on the island, with the exception of the Blue Heron Lagoon.
The two fishing piers are located:
- South side of the island west of the US Coast Guard Station
- North side of the island east of the Boat Club.
The two fishing bulkheads are located:
- Across east of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- East of the Detroit Yacht Club