Every Dollar You Give is Doubled until the End of the Year!
Thanks to a pledge of up to $3,050 from your
FORP Board of Directors.
FORP Board of Directors.
Your donation will support our continuing work to clean up, restore, promote and improve Rouge Park.
Discover Our Nature Trails!
Fall is a wonderful time to explore the five hiking trails and one mountan bike trail in Rouge Park.
See the map here.
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Become a Rouge Park Steward Park Stewards are the eyes, ears and working hands caring for, and revitalizing, Rouge Park. There are many ways you can contribute. More information here. |
Upcoming Events
Etta S. Wilson Boulder and Plaque Dedication
Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 6:00pm
Ma'iingan Wildwood Trailhead - Sorensen Rec. Area (map)
On Dec. 20, 1936 the original boulder and plaque honoring Etta S. Wilson were placed at the Wildwood trailhead. They mysteriously disappeared in 1951 and the trail was later abandoned after the trail's bridge over the river collapsed. FORP has restored 1.5 miles of the original trail so far, re-connecting it with the Stone Bridge nature Trail. A ceremony re-dedicating the trail was held on Sept. 11, and the new boulder and plaque will be placed 86 years later on the eve of the Winter Solstice. Join us for a short ceremony around a warm fire circle and a hike on the restored trail.
Register here
Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 6:00pm
Ma'iingan Wildwood Trailhead - Sorensen Rec. Area (map)
On Dec. 20, 1936 the original boulder and plaque honoring Etta S. Wilson were placed at the Wildwood trailhead. They mysteriously disappeared in 1951 and the trail was later abandoned after the trail's bridge over the river collapsed. FORP has restored 1.5 miles of the original trail so far, re-connecting it with the Stone Bridge nature Trail. A ceremony re-dedicating the trail was held on Sept. 11, and the new boulder and plaque will be placed 86 years later on the eve of the Winter Solstice. Join us for a short ceremony around a warm fire circle and a hike on the restored trail.
Register here
Winter Tree Identification Series, 2:00pm
● Sun., January 22 - Stone Bridge Nature Trail (map)
● Sun., February 26 - Scout Hollow Nature Trail (map)
● Sun., March 12 - Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail (map)
Life-long student of woody plants Don Drife will be offering guided walks to learn how to identify tree species found along three nature trails in Rouge Park. You are also invited to participate in three free online classes led by Don Drife to learn more ( info and registration coming soon).
Register here
● Sun., January 22 - Stone Bridge Nature Trail (map)
● Sun., February 26 - Scout Hollow Nature Trail (map)
● Sun., March 12 - Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail (map)
Life-long student of woody plants Don Drife will be offering guided walks to learn how to identify tree species found along three nature trails in Rouge Park. You are also invited to participate in three free online classes led by Don Drife to learn more ( info and registration coming soon).
Register here
Maple Sugarbushing Event
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:00pm
Stone Bridge Nature Trail (map)
Learn about this long-honored indigenous tradition of tapping scared trees being brought back to Rouge Park and help tap a tree
(Registration available soon)
Rouge Park Winter Fest
Saturday, Feb. 18, 12:00-4:00pm
Winter Sports Area(map)
Come discover X-C skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing and other winter sports and activities, then enjoy refreshmnents around a warm fire circle at the Second Annual Rouge Park Winter Fest. Partners include: Friends of Rouge Park, Black to the Land, Detroit Outdoors, We’re Fixin to Fish, Walleye Anglers and the City of Detroit.
(Registration available soon)
Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 22
Location to be announced
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Rouge Park Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 20, 8:00am-1:00pm
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Yoga in the Park
Sundays at 9 am, June 4 to August 27 - 13 weeks
Butterfly & Native Prairie Plant Walk
Sunday, July 30, 2:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:00pm
Stone Bridge Nature Trail (map)
Learn about this long-honored indigenous tradition of tapping scared trees being brought back to Rouge Park and help tap a tree
(Registration available soon)
Rouge Park Winter Fest
Saturday, Feb. 18, 12:00-4:00pm
Winter Sports Area
Come discover X-C skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing and other winter sports and activities, then enjoy refreshmnents around a warm fire circle at the Second Annual Rouge Park Winter Fest. Partners include: Friends of Rouge Park, Black to the Land, Detroit Outdoors, We’re Fixin to Fish, Walleye Anglers and the City of Detroit.
(Registration available soon)
Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 22
Location to be announced
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Rouge Park Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 20, 8:00am-1:00pm
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Yoga in the Park
Sundays at 9 am, June 4 to August 27 - 13 weeks
Butterfly & Native Prairie Plant Walk
Sunday, July 30, 2:00pm
Planning an event or want to reserve a picnic shelter in Rouge Park?
Submit the Special Events Application below to the City of Detroit Recreation Department. If you wish to rent the Brennan Pools Building Event Space click here. For more information, please contact:
Carlita Carr, Manager II – Recreation Division (313) 628-4203 (Office) (313) 269-4100 (Cell) Carlita.Carr@detroitmi.gov
Submit the Special Events Application below to the City of Detroit Recreation Department. If you wish to rent the Brennan Pools Building Event Space click here. For more information, please contact:
Carlita Carr, Manager II – Recreation Division (313) 628-4203 (Office) (313) 269-4100 (Cell) Carlita.Carr@detroitmi.gov
If you plan to reserve a Picnic Shelter, please use this map to identify the shelter you wish to reserve.
Check out our new Rouge Park brochure!
(To print, it requires 8-1/2 x 14 paper - four fold. They are available at the information kiosks located at Sorensen & Brennan Recreation Areas and at the Stone Bridge & Prairie Pathway Trailheads)
(To print, it requires 8-1/2 x 14 paper - four fold. They are available at the information kiosks located at Sorensen & Brennan Recreation Areas and at the Stone Bridge & Prairie Pathway Trailheads)
Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
Review the Draft Plan!
After an 18-month process, the City’s Parks Planning team has made a draft of the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan available for public review. The plan represents the vision for Detroit Parks and Recreation for the next ten years. The plan is available for comment until June 30th 2022.
Read, and leave your feedback on the plan, here
Review the Draft Plan!
After an 18-month process, the City’s Parks Planning team has made a draft of the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan available for public review. The plan represents the vision for Detroit Parks and Recreation for the next ten years. The plan is available for comment until June 30th 2022.
Read, and leave your feedback on the plan, here
Explore Rouge Park!
