Belle Isle would secede, essentially, becoming a commonwealth and protectorate within swimming distance of the United States. Once so established, the wealthy would live there free of taxation, their ...

The former Belle Isle Zoo structures are being demolished due to safety concerns. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will restore most of the area to a natural space with trails. A new ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. The city of Detroit and the state of Michigan have come to ...

Whether it's exercising or just getting outdoors, there's a lot that attracts millions of visitors to Belle Isle each year. "Words can't describe it. It's just a peace that I get when I come out here ...

Don’t worry, Detroit — the alligator recently spotted on Belle Isle has been found. The gator shocked Detroiters when it was seen on the island park late last month. It was captured Wednesday by ...

Detroit — The public can help shape plans for a major potential design change in the heart of Belle Isle park. "The Commons" is being described as a potential "public square" of the 2.5-mile long, 982 ...

Nestled in the middle of the Detroit River, Belle Isle represents the best of what parks can provide. And don’t take it from us—take it from the hundreds of Detroiters that wrote love letters to the ...

“I love riding my bike here and not having to deal with traffic,” says Carlos Parisi of Southwest Detroit. (Photo by Dustin Blitchok / Planet Detroit) This is your first of three free stories this ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Belle Isle Conservatory are seeking input from Detroiters and Belle Isle visitors on potential upgrades for the island park, known as the "jewel of ...

A Detroit gem will be filled with action when the Belle Isle Art Fair returns this weekend. More than one-hundred artists will be featured at this year’s Belle Isle Art Fair, giving art lovers a ...

BELLE ISLE, Mich. – What do you get when you mix crispy chicken, social media buzz, and a public bathroom? A viral business model, apparently. The Chicken Coupe, once a food truck in Detroit for about ...

BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — Leaders at Belle Isle are hoping to create a new public commons area aimed at making the park more accessible and connected for the more than 5 ...