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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. |
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DIA Inside|Out Bicycle Tour
Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Join us for a leisurely pedal around Rouge Park to view the nine pieces of art installed by the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program! Learn about art, and Rouge Park's history while you take in the sights. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a helmet, sunscreen, and water. Meet at the Brennan Pools Recreation Area. (map) Stick around after the ride for the Summer Fest at Brennan Pools! Register here. |
Senior Bus Tour
Tuesday, August 16th from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative bus ride around Rouge Park to view the nine pieces of art installed by the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program! Learn about art, and Rouge Park's history. All participants must be preregistered as there is limited capacity on the bus. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., and the tour will begin at 1.
Meet at the Brennan Pools Recreation Area (map).
Register here
Tuesday, August 16th from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative bus ride around Rouge Park to view the nine pieces of art installed by the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program! Learn about art, and Rouge Park's history. All participants must be preregistered as there is limited capacity on the bus. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., and the tour will begin at 1.
Meet at the Brennan Pools Recreation Area (map).
Register here
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DIA Brings Art to Rouge Park
The Detroit Institute of Art's Inside|Out program has installed nine high-quality reproductions from the DIA’s collection in Rouge Park for the summer. Take a look at the map below (or more detailed map here) to guide you in a trip to the park to go find all nine! Or join us on an Art Tour By Bike (see announcement above). More information about Inside|Out here. |
Upcoming Events
DIA Inside|Out Bicycle Tour
Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a leisurely pedal around Rouge Park to view the nine pieces of art installed by the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program! Learn about art, and Rouge Park's history while you take in the sights. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a helmet, sunscreen, and water. Meet at the Brennan Pools Recreation Area. (map)
Stick around after the ride for the Summer Fest at Brennan Pools!
Register here.
Pistons Neighborhood Program
Brennan Recreation Area (map)
Wednesdays through Sundays, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
See the event schedule here. More info here.
Summer Fest at Brennan Recreation Area
August 13, 12:00 - 4:00pm (map)
Pool Games, Axe Throwing, Basketball, Soccer, Boxing, Archery, Surf Machine, Rush Water 24 ft. Slide, Double Lane Obstacle Course, Video Game Truck, Bowling Alley, Karaoke, Hustle lessons, Community Health Screenings, Food Trucks & More! (see detailed flyer here)
Register here.
Plants, Bugs & Birds Prairie Walk
Aug. 20 at 1:00-3:00 pm. Come enjoy, and learn about, the native prairie wildflowers in full bloom along the 1.5 mile Prairie Pathway. Hosted in partnership with Detroit Audubon and Friends of Rouge Park and will be co-led by Brittany Leick and Bill Brodovich. Register here.
Yoga in Rouge Park
Every Sunday, through September 25, 9:00am
(except July 3 & Sept. 4)
Brennan Recreation Area, south of the basketball courts (map)
FREE, donations appreciated
Register here
Rouge Park Walking Club
Every Sunday, 10:00am
Brennan Recreation Area, south of the basketball courts (map)
Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a leisurely pedal around Rouge Park to view the nine pieces of art installed by the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program! Learn about art, and Rouge Park's history while you take in the sights. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a helmet, sunscreen, and water. Meet at the Brennan Pools Recreation Area. (map)
Stick around after the ride for the Summer Fest at Brennan Pools!
Register here.
Pistons Neighborhood Program
Brennan Recreation Area (map)
Wednesdays through Sundays, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
See the event schedule here. More info here.
Summer Fest at Brennan Recreation Area
August 13, 12:00 - 4:00pm (map)
Pool Games, Axe Throwing, Basketball, Soccer, Boxing, Archery, Surf Machine, Rush Water 24 ft. Slide, Double Lane Obstacle Course, Video Game Truck, Bowling Alley, Karaoke, Hustle lessons, Community Health Screenings, Food Trucks & More! (see detailed flyer here)
Register here.
Plants, Bugs & Birds Prairie Walk
Aug. 20 at 1:00-3:00 pm. Come enjoy, and learn about, the native prairie wildflowers in full bloom along the 1.5 mile Prairie Pathway. Hosted in partnership with Detroit Audubon and Friends of Rouge Park and will be co-led by Brittany Leick and Bill Brodovich. Register here.
Yoga in Rouge Park
Every Sunday, through September 25, 9:00am
(except July 3 & Sept. 4)
Brennan Recreation Area, south of the basketball courts (map)
FREE, donations appreciated
Register here
Rouge Park Walking Club
Every Sunday, 10:00am
Brennan Recreation Area, south of the basketball courts (map)
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.
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Brennan Pools and Splash Pad Open Through Labor Day
Lap swim hours, swim lessons, water aerobics, Yoga, Zumba, Senior hours & more! Full 2022 Brennan Pools Schedule here. The Pools are open 12-8pm daily, June 28 through Labor Day. Annual memberships available. The Splash Pad is open 10am-8pm, June 27 through Labor Day. FREE (map) |
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!
