JOB POSTING: The Friends of Rouge Park is looking to hire two student interns for 2020. See details here. 

Friends of Rouge Park
Monthly Membership Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 6:30pm
(note new meeting time)
Westside Christian Academy
9540 Bramell, Detroit (map)
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​Miss our last meeting?  Read the minutes from the meeting here. Watch our Facebook page for updates here.

Park Events Calendar
You can keep updated on events happening in Rouge by clicking on our Events Calendar tab or by clicking here

The Grand Opening of the Sorensen Promenade We will update this page once the date and time are set. (map)

Scout Hollow Campground is Re-Opened!

Thanks to a partnership between the Sierra Club's Detroit Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO), the YMCA, Kresge Foundation and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation, youth camping is returning to Scout Hollow this year. 

​If you have a youth group interested in camping in Rouge Park, Detroit ICO will be offering training for camp leaders and camping equipment to borrow.  More information is available here: detroitoutdoors.org

Planning an event or want to reserve a shelter in Rouge Park?  Submit the Special Events Application below to the City of Detroit Recreation Department.  For more information, please contact 313-628-4205
Mission Statement
To advocate for the protection and enhancement of the natural features and habitats found in Rouge Park and to promote existing activities and facilities and appropriate development of future recreational activities.


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View the successfully reforested area of Rouge Park east of Outer Drive, North of Joy Rd.
2019 Butterfly Walk Report:
14 species seen including three new species! Details here.

Visit Rouge Park!
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Last year members of the Friends of Rouge Park helped raise over $250 by using their Kroger Cards.  If you are a member of the Friends of Rouge Park and shop at Kroger, you can help us by designating Friends of Rouge Park under the Community Rewards program and we will receive a donation from Kroger at no cost to you.  To sign up, please go to:
www.krogercommunityrewards.com   (step-by-step directions here).
To become a member of Friends of Rouge Park for only $5/year, click here.

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​The Friends of Rouge Park