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An aerial view of Detroit's Belle Isle.

News

‘World-class attraction’ Belle Isle kicks off 2026 with digital makeover

by Dustin Blitchok January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Belle Isle Conservancy’s new website includes a space to share island memories, a centralized calendar, and Spotify playlists for the island.

Ralph Wilson, of Lincoln Park, stands on the Detroit Riverwalk with the Ambassador Bridge and Gordie Howe International Bridge behind him at sunset.

Community embraces Ralph Wilson Park, Detroit riverfront’s $80 million addition: ‘Come on down’

by Dustin Blitchok November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

A rendering of the Stanton Yards development planned on the Detroit River.

Stanton Yards development merges art, nature on Detroit River, envisions ‘thriving new community destination’

by John Hartig November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

James Daniel, walk leader for O'Hair Park in the We Walk Detroit program.

Neighborhood Reporting Lab

We Walk Detroit builds health, community step by step in city’s parks: ‘Therapeutic’

by Akilah Russell October 17, 2025October 18, 2025

An aerial view of the son-to-open Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit.

News

‘Transformative’ Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park opens new chapter for Detroit Riverwalk

by Detroit Free Press October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Joe Louis Greenway signage

News

Detroit proposes rezoning along Joe Louis Greenway: Residents highlight ‘eyesore’ concrete plant

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

The Belle Isle Aquarium

News

Belle Isle could shut down without Lansing budget deal: ‘That would be terrible’

by Dustin Blitchok September 20, 2025September 20, 2025

Two women dance near a vintage Cadillac Eldorado, with the dome of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory visible in the distance.

Detroiters preview Belle Isle Commons concept: ‘The vibes are just immaculate’

by Dustin Blitchok September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Donna Givens Davidson of Eastside Community Network stands in an office decorated with an indoor plant and art, with a hand on her hip.

News

‘Actions speak louder than words’: Detroiters weigh in on Belle Isle’s future following $144 million investment

by Dustin Blitchok August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

A rendering of the Eden Park project in Southwest Detroit.

Detroit’s Eden Park: A $21 million bet on health, wellness in polluted community

by Isabelle Tavares July 28, 2025July 30, 2025