Friends of Rouge Park
Monthly Membership Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00pm
***NOTE: No Meeting in August*** 
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

Everything Horses! 
Sat. Aug. 24 10am-2pm
at the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Center (map)
Sponsored by Councilperson Gabe Leland &
The  Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Center 
 - Rodeo Demonstration
 - Horse Rides
 - Learn about Horses, Saddles and Stalls
​ - Games and Much More 

Neighborhood Framework Open House
On Saturday, August 24th from 2 PM to 6 PM at Brennan Pools Building
Join Cody Rouge & Warrendale Neighborhood Framework Open House
See what is being planned for this neighborhood!
 - Free & open to humans of all ages
 - Child care provided & refreshments served
 - Learn about the Neighborhood Framework
 - Meet young people, resident groups & professionals working with city government for a better neighborhood

RSVP & learn more
Matt Williams, Project Manager
williamsmat@detroitmi.gov
(313) 224-5594
codyrougeandwarrendaleplan.org​

Fall Tree Planting!
Join us Saturday, November 2, from 9 AM to 11 AM as we partner with the greening of Detroit for a community Tree Planting! in Rouge Park! A community tree planting is a fun opportunity to work with neighbors and friends to support clean air and water in your community!

Be a part of the effort to plant trees in Rouge Park! Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty and bring gloves if you have them. Location near West Chicago and Trinity, meeting location TBD

​Please Register here

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
(vacant), 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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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