Can You Drive Onto Belle Isle?

Yes u can drive to Belle Isle

. Entrance fee if u do not have a MI state park pass. Parking is free and plentiful on the island.

Do you need a pass to get on Belle Isle?

There is no cost to enter the park as a pedestrian or cyclist. However,

a Recreation Passport is needed to DRIVE onto the island

.

How much does it cost to get into Belle Isle?

More information can be found here. Non-Michigan drivers that visit Belle Isle will pay

$9 for a day pass or $31 for an annual pass

. Entry is free for visitors that walk, bike or take public transportation onto the island.

Do you need a permit to take pictures at Belle Isle?

Is Belle Isle Beach Open?

The Belle Isle Beach is located at 7845 Riverbank Drive and is

open Memorial Day through Labor Day from 5 am to 10 pm

. Nearby the beach are changing rooms and restrooms in the Belle Isle Beach House.

Is alcohol allowed on Belle Isle?

Though

you can't drink alcohol on Belle Isle

since it's run by the Department of Natural Resources, bringing beverages for a spritzer is a great secondary option.

Is Belle Isle Aquarium free?

Free Admission & Free Parking!

While the Aquarium is free

, as is the parking, all Vehicles entering Belle Isle State Park are required to have a Recreation Passport. Please visit www.belleislepark.org for more information.

Why is Belle Isle Zoo closed?

Then-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick decided to keep the zoo closed, citing

funding issues and the city's growing deficit

. In 2004, a public campaign by groups including the Friends of Belle Isle resulted in the passage of a local bond issue to fund reopening the park.

Can you Uber to Belle Isle?

No – too far and not recommended

. over a year ago. It's not only a long walk, but there are no sidewalks. Uber if you need to leave your car parked somewhere, but even on Belle Isle you might want your car.

Can you walk around Belle Isle?

Get to know this 5.4-mile loop trail near Detroit, Michigan.

Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete

. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and trail running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Does Belle Isle have a boat launch?

Jean Street public boat launch

. This boat launch is a perfect place to get right in the Detroit River, and is located across the river from the north end of Belle Isle.

Are dogs allowed on Belle Isle?

Belle Isle Dog Beach – Detroit

Situated on the Detroit River, Belle Isle Park is the perfect escape from the urban landscape of downtown Detroit.

The park is pet-friendly

and has a section of pet-friendly beach as well.

Is Belle Isle owned by the state?

Owned by the city of Detroit, Belle Isle is managed by the state through a 30-year lease

. It's the largest city-owned park in the U.S. and is the third-largest island in the Detroit River after Grosse Ile and Fighting Island.

Does anyone live on Belle Isle?

There are no hotels and no residents on the island

. over a year ago. As far as I know, there are no hotels on the isle, but it's a great place to visit, walk, bike and explore.

Are there deer on Belle Isle?

Fallow deer were introduced to Belle Isle

when a heard of 27 was donated to the city in 1937. The deer — brown to yellowish-white in color and smaller than the American white tail deer — are native to Europe where they roam many public parks.

Where do you park at Belle Isle?

Parking and Transportation

There is

limited free public parking in the Belle Isle parking lot at Tredegar Street and Brown's Island Way, on the northern side of the James River

. Both paid and free public parking are available along 5th Street and at the American Civil War Museum.

Why is the Belle Isle Beach closed?

Belle Isle is joining a growing list of beaches across the state that are closed becase of

toxic levels of bacteria

. Swimming in toxic levels of bacteria can make you sick, according to Shannon Briggs, toxicologist with the Water Resources Division for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Where is the beach at Belle Isle?

Belle Isle Beach

Located

on the north side of the MacArthur bridge

, the beach is a great place to relax under the shady trees and take in some spectacular views of the Detroit skyline.

How much is the Belle Isle Aquarium?

To enter Belle Isle, you will need a recreation passport, available to

Michigan residents for an annual fee of $11 and to non-Michigan residents for $31

. Once you've paid the entrance fee, all attractions on the island are free.

Who owns Belle Isle Detroit?

Today, the park continues to be owned by

the City of Detroit

and is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under a 30-year lease as part of the City's financial restructuring.

Can you get married on Belle Isle?

Belle Isle has so many incredible places to tie the knot, including the Casino, Dossin Museum, and the Fountain

. If you happen to drive by the Conservatory on a weekend afternoon, you're likely to see a wedding party outside.

How long does it take to get through Belle Isle Aquarium?

It is fairly small compared to other aquariums we've been to. We spent about

45 minutes

going through but we were 2 adults and a college student, no small children. The aquarium is beautifully themed and well maintained.