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The Belle Isle Conservancy’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Belle Isle’s natural beauty, historic structures, and unique character for the enjoyment of all, in every season, from sunrise to sunset.

Breathe deeper here.

Belle Isle Park New Volunteer Orientation

June 6, 2026

Volunteers are the heart of Belle Isle! Whether you give an hour a week or a day a month, your hands and heart help Belle Isle thrive and stay beautiful for generations to come. Complete the application linked below and our team will be in touch with you.

New Volunteer Application
Belle Isle Park New Volunteer Orientation

Memorial Day Facility Hours

May 25, 2026

Get more info
Memorial Day Facility Hours

Belle Isle Aquarium Open During Construction

Swim the globe! See fish from around the world in the country’s oldest original aquarium, opened in 1904. Free admission, $5 donation encouraged. Open year-round, Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Plan Your Visit
Belle Isle Aquarium Open During Construction

Keep Belle Isle Beautiful Cleanup Season

Join a KBIB cleanup crew to help keep Belle Isle litter free! Fridays and Saturdays through October. Visit the link for full details.

2026 KBIB Cleanup Schedule
Keep Belle Isle Beautiful Cleanup Season

For your Belle Isle summer soundtrack!

Belle Isle is so cool, it has its own summer anthem! Performed by Detroit artists stoop lee and Curtis Roach, Meet Me at 99 Pleasure Drive is playing in our speakers all summer '26.

Listen here
For your Belle Isle summer soundtrack!

Belle Isle Commons

Learn more about our work to connect the active amenities on the island together and fill out our survey!

Take the Survey Here
Belle Isle Commons

Reserve a Belle Isle experience for your group!

With so much to see and do, Belle Isle offers a variety of resources, tours and experiences to help visitors explore and enjoy the island year-round. The Belle Isle Conservancy inspires curiosity, connection, and care for the island’s unique species and environments, as well as those found around the world. From casual visitors to school groups, we offer meaningful experiences designed to engage learners of all ages.

Group Visits & Tours
Reserve a Belle Isle experience for your group!

Belle Isle Park New Volunteer Orientation

June 6, 2026

Volunteers are the heart of Belle Isle! Whether you give an hour a week or a day a month, your hands and heart help Belle Isle thrive and stay beautiful for generations to come. Complete the application linked below and our team will be in touch with you.

New Volunteer Application
Belle Isle Park New Volunteer Orientation

Memorial Day Facility Hours

May 25, 2026

Get more info
Memorial Day Facility Hours

Belle Isle Aquarium Open During Construction

Swim the globe! See fish from around the world in the country’s oldest original aquarium, opened in 1904. Free admission, $5 donation encouraged. Open year-round, Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Plan Your Visit
Belle Isle Aquarium Open During Construction

Keep Belle Isle Beautiful Cleanup Season

Join a KBIB cleanup crew to help keep Belle Isle litter free! Fridays and Saturdays through October. Visit the link for full details.

2026 KBIB Cleanup Schedule
Keep Belle Isle Beautiful Cleanup Season

For your Belle Isle summer soundtrack!

Belle Isle is so cool, it has its own summer anthem! Performed by Detroit artists stoop lee and Curtis Roach, Meet Me at 99 Pleasure Drive is playing in our speakers all summer '26.

Listen here
For your Belle Isle summer soundtrack!

Belle Isle Commons

Learn more about our work to connect the active amenities on the island together and fill out our survey!

Take the Survey Here
Belle Isle Commons

Reserve a Belle Isle experience for your group!

With so much to see and do, Belle Isle offers a variety of resources, tours and experiences to help visitors explore and enjoy the island year-round. The Belle Isle Conservancy inspires curiosity, connection, and care for the island’s unique species and environments, as well as those found around the world. From casual visitors to school groups, we offer meaningful experiences designed to engage learners of all ages.

Group Visits & Tours
Reserve a Belle Isle experience for your group!

Upcoming Events

Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting

May 21, 2026
6:00 PM

The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.

More Info

Founders on the Fairway presented by Black Tech Saturdays

June 6, 2026

Founders on the Fairway: Beginners Golf Clinics are designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed—not just in golf, but in business and beyond. Multiple dates, located at Belle Isle Golf.

Get info & tickets

MoBIG presents Riverblast! 2026

June 10, 2026

Music On Belle Isle Group (MoBIG) returns with the Riverblast! concert series on Wednesdays, beginning June 10th at Sunset Point.

More Info

Belle Isle Nature Center Monthly Programs Calendar

Check out this month's list of programs at the BINC!

Learn More

Detroit Kite Festival

July 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle this summer! Click below for more info.

Learn more

Beyond the Stars & Stripes: Flag Stories - Quad Anniversary Lecture Series

August 20, 2026
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Join Director of Collections and Curatorial Jeremy Dimick at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum for a lecture featuring artifacts from one of the museum’s most fascinating—but often under-displayed—collection groups - historic flags.

More Info

Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting

May 21, 2026
6:00 PM

The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.

More Info

Founders on the Fairway presented by Black Tech Saturdays

June 6, 2026

Founders on the Fairway: Beginners Golf Clinics are designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed—not just in golf, but in business and beyond. Multiple dates, located at Belle Isle Golf.

Get info & tickets

MoBIG presents Riverblast! 2026

June 10, 2026

Music On Belle Isle Group (MoBIG) returns with the Riverblast! concert series on Wednesdays, beginning June 10th at Sunset Point.

More Info

Belle Isle Nature Center Monthly Programs Calendar

Check out this month's list of programs at the BINC!

Learn More

Detroit Kite Festival

July 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle this summer! Click below for more info.

Learn more

Beyond the Stars & Stripes: Flag Stories - Quad Anniversary Lecture Series

August 20, 2026
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Join Director of Collections and Curatorial Jeremy Dimick at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum for a lecture featuring artifacts from one of the museum’s most fascinating—but often under-displayed—collection groups - historic flags.

More Info
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Experience the Park

Experience the Park

Explore the Map

Every visit to Belle Isle tells a story

What's yours? From bikers cruising past summer picnics to friends watching the winter ice along the shore, your moments are a vital part of this living landmark. Add your photo and show why this is Detroit's best getaway, all year long.

Every visit to Belle Isle tells a story

Plan Your Visit

99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit


Park open to all daily 5:00am until 10:00pm

Enter the park via Jefferson Avenue or connect directly from the Riverwalk.

Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit

The Future of Belle Isle

Looking ahead to protect, preserve, and enhance Detroit’s historic backyard.

The Future of Belle Isle