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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 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

Storm cleanup efforts continue on Belle Isle

If you're able to lend a hand come out to an upcoming KBIB cleanup on 09/11 or 09/19 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM to continue cleanup efforts on the island, helping to clear natural debris. Cleanup crews should meet at the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Please follow our social media on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date information, as this will be an ongoing effort and it will take time to recover from the damage caused.

Follow us on social media
Storm cleanup efforts continue on Belle Isle

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Check out what's happening around town for Detroit Month of Design, and don't miss Eco-Punks: Lessons from the 1967 Love-In on Belle Isle at the Dossin on September 18th!

Detroit Month of Design Calendar of Events
It's the most wonderful time of the year!

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 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

Storm cleanup efforts continue on Belle Isle

If you're able to lend a hand come out to an upcoming KBIB cleanup on 09/11 or 09/19 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM to continue cleanup efforts on the island, helping to clear natural debris. Cleanup crews should meet at the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Please follow our social media on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date information, as this will be an ongoing effort and it will take time to recover from the damage caused.

Follow us on social media
Storm cleanup efforts continue on Belle Isle

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Check out what's happening around town for Detroit Month of Design, and don't miss Eco-Punks: Lessons from the 1967 Love-In on Belle Isle at the Dossin on September 18th!

Detroit Month of Design Calendar of Events
It's the most wonderful time of the year!

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

Dossin After Dark

September 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

For one unforgettable evening, guests will experience the museum and waterfront in an entirely new way, with live jazz, cocktails, a strolling dinner, a live cigar-rolling demonstration, and panoramic views of the river as freighters make their way past. Proceeds from Dossin After Dark help ensure the Dossin Great Lakes Museum continues to connect Detroit’s past to the river that shaped its future—and keeps the stories carried by its ships, industries, and waterways alive for generations to come.

More Info

Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting

October 15, 2026
9:00 AM

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

Belle Isle Nature Center Monthly Programs Calendar

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

Learn More

Dossin Great Lakes Museum Upcoming Events Calendar

Check out these upcoming events at the Dossin!

Learn More

Dossin After Dark

September 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

For one unforgettable evening, guests will experience the museum and waterfront in an entirely new way, with live jazz, cocktails, a strolling dinner, a live cigar-rolling demonstration, and panoramic views of the river as freighters make their way past. Proceeds from Dossin After Dark help ensure the Dossin Great Lakes Museum continues to connect Detroit’s past to the river that shaped its future—and keeps the stories carried by its ships, industries, and waterways alive for generations to come.

More Info

Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting

October 15, 2026
9:00 AM

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

Belle Isle Nature Center Monthly Programs Calendar

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

Learn More

Dossin Great Lakes Museum Upcoming Events Calendar

Check out these upcoming events at the Dossin!

Learn More
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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