Detroit City Council approved ending a brownfield redevelopment plan for upscale housing units on the 44-acres. The plan ...

We were excited about Detroit’s giant slide on Belle Isle finally reopening Friday after being closed for several years — despite our painful childhood memories of getting our asses burned and ...

Belle Isle Park is open year round, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facility hours vary and are more restricted. For instance, the ...

“I used to play in high school,” said Dana Chicklas, 39, of Detroit. “It’s very inclusive here.”) Hockey and ice skating on Belle Isle are time-honored traditions. Not just because ...

The all-time pole-sitter says Detroit is the toughest street course — and he wants a home win for Team Penske and Chevrolet.

Detroit is a stop on their itinerary because ... Hackman and Pacino go into the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

To many, Belle Isle is one of the most beautiful places in Detroit “Belle Isle is a jewel,” frequent visitor Jesse Brown said. “It’s a gem.” “The nature, the beauty,” frequent ...

After a three-year hiatus, IndyCar racing finally made its return to Detroit this weekend. But after only five laps, things started to fall apart – literally – for Belle Isle's big race.

The common tern is a small colonial waterbird designated as a threatened species in Michigan. They breed in the Great Lakes ...

This innovative solution is accessible through a mobile app, offering enhanced experiences at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. At the Detroit Zoo, known for its tagline “Where Life ...