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Calendar of Events for Rouge Park

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Discover Our Nature Trails!

​Summer is a wonderful time to explore the nature trails in Rouge Park.
See the map here. 

Explore the
​Rouge Park Master Plan
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More info here

Upcoming Events

We would LOVE your help in planning future events in Rouge Park!
Join our Programming Committee here

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Tree & Fish Walk
Sunday, October 8, 2pm 
Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail, Sorensen Recreation Area
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Join naturalist Robert Muller and lifelong student of woody plants Don Drife on a guided walk covering the fish and tree species found in Rouge Park while hiking the newly rededicated Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail.
Register here
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Honeysuckle Happy Hour
Tues. Oct. 13, 4:00pm-6:30pm!
Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail 
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Join us in removing invasive plants from the Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail.
We will take breaks to hike and learn the native and non-native plants and trees! We recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants and covered shoes or boots. We will provide bug spray, gloves, tools and adult beverages.
Register here

Buckthorn Bonfire
Friday Oct. 27, 4:00-6:30pm 

Scout Hollow Nature Trail 
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Join us in removing invasive plants from the Scout Hollow Nature Trail.
We will take breaks to hike and learn the native and non-native plants and trees! We recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants and covered shoes or boots. We will provide bug spray, gloves, tools and adult beverages.

​Register here
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Detroit Aero Modelers Fun Fly
Sunday, October 15, 10am–1pm
Alex Jefferson Model Airplane Field
 
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Come watch and learn all about model aircraft flying by experienced members of the Detroit Aero Modelers Club.
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Sugarbush Workday
​Sunday, October 15, 9am - 2pm
Meet on Outer Drive south of Tireman

Volunteer workday on the Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail after a pancake breakfast. Sponsored by the Detroit Sugarbush project.
Register here

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2nd Annual Righteous Son's Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 21, 
12-3pm 
On the corner of Joy Road and Spinoza. Family, fun event.
This event is to raise awareness for community members about organizations that may be of assistance to you!  Come enjoy, free food, hot chocolate, bounce houses, and music! 

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)
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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
If you plan to reserve a Picnic Shelter, please use this map to identify the shelter you wish to reserve. 
Special Event Application

Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan is Complete

The plan represents the vision for Detroit Parks and Recreation for the next ten years. See the plan here.

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.


Explore Rouge Park!

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View a flight over and through the Rouge Park Prairie and butterfly Garden here
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Job Opportunities
  • Master Plan
  • Our Work
    • Park Steward Program
  • Explore Rouge Park
    • Trails
  • Join/Donate
  • Newsletters & Presentations
  • 2023 Butterfly Walk Report
  • 2022 Butterfly Walk Report
  • 2021 Butterfly Walk Report
  • Complete Butterfly Species List for Rouge Park
  • communityconversations
  • Pistons Neighbors Program
  • Calendar of Events