Job Opportunity: Program Manager for the Friends of Rouge Park.
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.
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.
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Upcoming Events
We would LOVE your help in planning future events in Rouge Park!
Join our Programming Committee here
Woody Plants in Winter Talks & Walks
Walks - Sundays at 2 pm
Virtual Talks - Thursdays at 7pm
● Sun., February 26 - Scout Hollow Nature Trail (map) Talk Feb. 23
● Sun., March 12 - Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail(map) Talk March 9
Have you ever wondered how to identify common southern Michigan trees by their twigs or bark? Looking at trees is a great reason to get out into the woods in the winter. Join us for a series of Google Meet talks and winter walks as we look at Michigan trees and shrubs.
Register for walks here
Google Meet link for talks (no preregistration needed)
Maple Sugarbushing Event
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:00pm
Stone Bridge Nature Trail (map)
Learn about this long-honored indigenous tradition of tapping sacred trees being brought back to Rouge Park and help tap a tree.
Register here
Rouge Park Winter Fest
Saturday, Feb. 18, 12:00-4:00pm
Winter Sports Area (map)
Come discover X-C skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing and other winter sports and activities, then enjoy refreshments around a warm fire circle at the Second Annual Rouge Park Winter Fest. Partners include: Friends of Rouge Park, Black to the Land, Detroit Outdoors, We Fixin' to Fish, Walleye Anglers and the City of Detroit. (see flyer)
Register here
Join our Programming Committee here
Woody Plants in Winter Talks & Walks
Walks - Sundays at 2 pm
Virtual Talks - Thursdays at 7pm
● Sun., February 26 - Scout Hollow Nature Trail (map) Talk Feb. 23
● Sun., March 12 - Ma'iingan Wildwood Trail
Have you ever wondered how to identify common southern Michigan trees by their twigs or bark? Looking at trees is a great reason to get out into the woods in the winter. Join us for a series of Google Meet talks and winter walks as we look at Michigan trees and shrubs.
Register for walks here
Google Meet link for talks (no preregistration needed)
Maple Sugarbushing Event
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:00pm
Stone Bridge Nature Trail (map)
Learn about this long-honored indigenous tradition of tapping sacred trees being brought back to Rouge Park and help tap a tree.
Register here
Rouge Park Winter Fest
Saturday, Feb. 18, 12:00-4:00pm
Winter Sports Area (map)
Come discover X-C skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing and other winter sports and activities, then enjoy refreshments around a warm fire circle at the Second Annual Rouge Park Winter Fest. Partners include: Friends of Rouge Park, Black to the Land, Detroit Outdoors, We Fixin' to Fish, Walleye Anglers and the City of Detroit. (see flyer)
Register here
Great Blue Heron Rookery Viewing
Saturday, March 18 5:00-6:00pm
Growing Together Sculpture (map)
Join the Friends of Rouge Park in viewing one of the largest great blue heron rookeries in the region. Bring your binoculars and viewing scopes to watch these huge birds build nests in the treetops and learn more about their habits and biology.
Register here
Saturday, March 18 5:00-6:00pm
Growing Together Sculpture (map)
Join the Friends of Rouge Park in viewing one of the largest great blue heron rookeries in the region. Bring your binoculars and viewing scopes to watch these huge birds build nests in the treetops and learn more about their habits and biology.
Register here
Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 22
Location to be announced
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Rouge Park Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 20, 8:00am-1:00pm
(Registration available Spring 2023)
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
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Saturday, April 22
Location to be announced
(Registration available Spring 2023)
Rouge Park Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 20, 8:00am-1:00pm
(Registration available Spring 2023)
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
(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)
(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)
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.
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
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.
Explore Rouge Park!
