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Belle Isle

Belle Isle Park
Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 852-4075
4 star rating based on 9 reviews

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Daily 6am-10pm  
Status: Open  
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This sprawling 1,000-acre park was first opened in the late 1800s. Power walkers, in-line skaters and bicyclists flock here in the morning, while picnicking friends and family reunions take over in the afternoon. The Anna Whitecomb Conservatory contains a huge orchid collection and fernery, while the Belle Isle Zoo and Aquarium entice families with lions and underwater creatures. The park also... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 23, 2007

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Keep an eye out for the miniature deer, geese, ducks and squirrels that call the park home.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Indoor facilities are open daily 10am-5pm, and the box office is open weekdays, 9am-5pm.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Locals are fiercely proud of this island oasis floating in the Detroit River.

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In Short This sprawling 1,000-acre park was first opened in the late 1800s. Power walkers, in-line skaters and bicyclists flock here in the morning, while picnicking friends and family reunions take over in the afternoon. The Anna Whitecomb Conservatory contains a huge orchid collection and fernery, while the Belle Isle Zoo and Aquarium entice families with lions and underwater... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 25, 2007)

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belle isle is a great historical park

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Belle Isle is a beautiful parl located on its own island between Detroit and Windsor. From what I understand the park suffered it's historical greatness at the hands of the City's mayor and council. It is definitely worth seeing. The island itself is glorious. As one drives around it is possible to visualize what the park may have looked like in its glory days. Almost like something out of... more
Posted by mmem35173 on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 29, 2006)

I wish I could have seen it in its heyday

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From all accounts, Belle Isle Park was a truly magnificent place. Now all that remains is a ghost town feeling. One can go and see all the magnificent structures that held attractions like the Zoo and the Aquarium, but now sit abandoned and decaying.

Pros

+ view of Windsor, not crowded, architecture

Cons

- empty, deserted, nothing to do
Posted by mgabrie1 on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 16, 2005)

Detroit's Diamond

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Belle Isle is one of the most beautiful spots in Detroit that you can take your kids for fun and to experience nature. Its a wonderful place to sit with your mate for a relaxing and romantic outing,its perfect for family gatherings ,if you listen to negative reveiws and don't take advantage of Belle Isle it will really be your own loss.

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+ waterfront , Beach, playscape
Posted by realhot17 on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 22, 2005)
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