FRIENDS OF ROUGE PARK
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   Quick Access Links
  • Sign up to be on our email list here
  • Become a Member or Donate here.
  • Follow us on Facebook here and Instagram here.​
  • ​Submit trail feedback and photos here
  • View our past Newsletters & Presentations here.

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Discover Our Nature Trails!

​Spring 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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Upcoming Events

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


​Friends of Rouge Park Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner
Tuesday, March 21, 6:00pm
Brennan Poolhouse Banquet Room
Join us for dinner, updates on the park from FORP and the city, awards and annual elections.  Please consider running for the Board of Directors: Info and application here.
Register Here
Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 22 - 9am-noon
Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association
Joy Rd. & Lahser Rd.(map)
Register here

Rouge Park Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 20, 8:00am-1:00pm
SE Corner of Joy & Spinoza
(map)
​Register here

Yoga in the Park
Sundays at 9 am, June 4 to August 27 - 13 weeks

​(Registration available Spring 2023)

Butterfly & Native Prairie Plant Walk
Sunday, July 30, 2:00pm
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​(Registration available Spring 2023)

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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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.

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.

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


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
  • 2022 Butterfly Walk Report
  • 2021 Butterfly Walk Report
  • Complete Butterfly Species List for Rouge Park