Parks & nature / Belle Isle
Belle Isle Park
An island of green between Detroit and Canada, with skyline views and attractions of its own.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Belle Isle is a roughly 982-acre, or 397-hectare, island park in the Detroit River. Woods and shoreline sit alongside an aquarium, conservatory, fountain, and museum. The MacArthur Bridge connects it to the city. You can make a short scenic visit or spend much of a day exploring, but the attractions on the island keep separate schedules from the park itself.
- Shoreline and skyline views
- James Scott Memorial Fountain
- The island’s aquarium and conservatory
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24
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03 / Events
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