Friends of Rouge Park
Monthly Membership Meeting
Tuesday, July 16, 7:00pm
***NOTE: New Time! 7:00pm*** 
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

Summer Golf Camp
What: 9 weeks, lunch, golf, career mentoring Where: Rouge Park Golf Course and Driving Range When: Tuesday, June 25th-Aug. 20, 11 – 3:00pm.  Registration Fee: $20 per 9-week session.
Girls and boys ages 7 -14 are invited to participate in a learn to golf camp. Prior to golf lessons, participants will enjoy a healthy meal prepared by the MSU Health & Nutrition Institute. Lessons and equipment will be provided under the direction of a LPGA/PGA teaching professional. Following lessons, participants will meet with WSU health care professionals to share information about their careers. More info here.

Community Picnic Table Factory
​June 29, 10am-2pm. Joy Rd. & Artesian St.
As part of a year-long youth-centric neighborhood framework process, join neighbors and groups from Franklin Park, Joy Community, Warrendale, and Warren Avenue to build picnic tables for community gathering places. Learn about Neighborhood framework, Share some thoughts on community future. Learn how to use power tools. Refreshments served! More info here.

Butterfly & Prairie Plant Walk
Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:00pm
More info Here.
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The Grand Opening of the Sorensen Promenade We will update this page once the date and time are set. (map)

The New Stone Bridge Nature Trail is Open!  
Come anytime and enjoy the trail and learn about nature with the six new interpretive signs along the trail!

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.


The organizations below are joint members of the Friends of Rouge Park.  If you would like your organization to join our coalition, please click the "Join/Renew" button above.

Member Organizations
Detroit YMCA
Joy Community Association
Detroit Aero Modelers
Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association
West Outer Drive Civic Association
Far West Detroit Civic Association
Warrendale Community Organization
Warren Avenue Community Organization
Friends of the Rouge
National Kidney Foundation
​Cody-Rouge Action Alliance
Motor City Mountain Bike Association
Michigan Black Horseman Assoc
Elite Archery, Inc.
Knuckles Health: Well-Able Walkers, Movers & Shakers Group
Detroit Outdoors ​

​Board of Directors
Sally Petrella, President
Arthur Edge, Vice President
Paul Stark, Recording Secretary
Chester Marvin, Treasurer
Paula Trilety, Membership Chair
Lorraine Harris, Corresponding Secretary
​Roger Corpolongo, Trustee
​Peggy Dankert, Trustee
Garrett Dempsey, Trustee
​Sam Shopinksi, Trustee
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Brennan Pool Now Open!
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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