Contact us at rougepark@gmail.com
Please Join Us!
We have big dreams for Rouge Park. We want to continue to host activities that draw attention to the value of our beloved park. We want to see large picnic shelters like the ones at Belle Isle for family reunions and community events. We want to see new playscapes, benches, garbage cans and picnic tables throughout the park. We want better security and enforcement of anti-dumping laws and laws banning the motorcycles and ATVs from ripping up the park. We want to see our ball fields and winter sports area renovated. We want maintained bike paths and hiking trails. We want all these things, but we need your support and involvement to make it happen. If you love Rouge Park as much as we do, please join!
Mission Statement
To protect, restore, and promote a natural, environmentally healthy, and culturally vibrant Rouge Park that engages the community for the benefit and enjoyment of all
Non-Discriminatory Statement
The Friends of Rouge Park does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), physical or mental ability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of programs and services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, volunteers, staff, contractors, and vendors.
2020 Annual Report (here)
Legal Documents
View our 501(c)3 and 990-N forms.
Thank you to all of our members who have supported us with your membership dues. Below are listed those members who have made an extra generous contribution toward our mission:
$500 River Wanderer Memberships: Judith and Bill Berk; Ela Jiga in Perpetuity
$250 Trailblazer Memberships: Sam Shopinski and Lisa King; Paula Trilety and John Barker
$100 Pathfinder Memberships: Peter Croce, Ashley Boehle and Shawn Sudz; Garrett and Kim Dempsey; Jason Kasprowicz; Francis Mark; Sally Petrella and Paul Stark
$50 Sustainer Memberships: Barbara Groen; Eileen Iannone; Eric Kehoe; Fred Mackinder; Robert J. McClellan; Henry Murawski and Judith Milosic; Kevin Murphy; Emily Nietering; Dan and Stephanie Wroblewski, Jason Martin, Heather McNamara, Allison Smith, Janelle Bulat, Laurie, Tom Elliot and Darryl Newman
$25 Supporter Memberships: Stephen and Carole Cook; Judy Gardner and Joseph Hutting; Donna and Tom Hall; Michele Hodges; Jacqara and Jessica Jackson; Rochelle Lento; Ricardo Moore; Michael Rudell; Jim Westphal, Jen Fiandt, Tom Waligorski, Caitlin Stephenson, Tom and Rita McNulty, Philip and Judy Jensen
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
The Greening of Detroit
Cody-Rouge Community Action Alliance
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
The Detroit Pistons
Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association
Quicken Loans Community Fund
Detroit Aero Modelers
West Outer Drive Civic Association
Detroit Outdoors
Warrendale Community Association
Motor City Mountain Bike Association
Joy Community Association
Friends of the Rouge
Elite Archery, Inc.
Far West Detroit Civic Association
GM Dollars for Doers
Ally Financial Inc. Corporate Citizenship
The Wexner Foundation
Robert J. McClellan Attorney at Law
Boy Scouts--MI Crossroads Council
St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center
Brightmoor Concerned Citizens
Camp Casey
Board of Directors
Sally Petrella, President
Arthur Edge, Vice President
Paul Stark, Recording Secretary
Chris Jackson, Treasurer
Paula Trilety, Membership Chair
Lorraine Harris, Corresponding Secretary
Nikki McReynolds, Trustee
Garrett Dempsey, Trustee
Kenyetta Campbell, Trustee
Please Join Us!
We have big dreams for Rouge Park. We want to continue to host activities that draw attention to the value of our beloved park. We want to see large picnic shelters like the ones at Belle Isle for family reunions and community events. We want to see new playscapes, benches, garbage cans and picnic tables throughout the park. We want better security and enforcement of anti-dumping laws and laws banning the motorcycles and ATVs from ripping up the park. We want to see our ball fields and winter sports area renovated. We want maintained bike paths and hiking trails. We want all these things, but we need your support and involvement to make it happen. If you love Rouge Park as much as we do, please join!
Mission Statement
To protect, restore, and promote a natural, environmentally healthy, and culturally vibrant Rouge Park that engages the community for the benefit and enjoyment of all
Non-Discriminatory Statement
The Friends of Rouge Park does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), physical or mental ability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of programs and services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, volunteers, staff, contractors, and vendors.
2020 Annual Report (here)
Legal Documents
View our 501(c)3 and 990-N forms.
Thank you to all of our members who have supported us with your membership dues. Below are listed those members who have made an extra generous contribution toward our mission:
$500 River Wanderer Memberships: Judith and Bill Berk; Ela Jiga in Perpetuity
$250 Trailblazer Memberships: Sam Shopinski and Lisa King; Paula Trilety and John Barker
$100 Pathfinder Memberships: Peter Croce, Ashley Boehle and Shawn Sudz; Garrett and Kim Dempsey; Jason Kasprowicz; Francis Mark; Sally Petrella and Paul Stark
$50 Sustainer Memberships: Barbara Groen; Eileen Iannone; Eric Kehoe; Fred Mackinder; Robert J. McClellan; Henry Murawski and Judith Milosic; Kevin Murphy; Emily Nietering; Dan and Stephanie Wroblewski, Jason Martin, Heather McNamara, Allison Smith, Janelle Bulat, Laurie, Tom Elliot and Darryl Newman
$25 Supporter Memberships: Stephen and Carole Cook; Judy Gardner and Joseph Hutting; Donna and Tom Hall; Michele Hodges; Jacqara and Jessica Jackson; Rochelle Lento; Ricardo Moore; Michael Rudell; Jim Westphal, Jen Fiandt, Tom Waligorski, Caitlin Stephenson, Tom and Rita McNulty, Philip and Judy Jensen
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
The Greening of Detroit
Cody-Rouge Community Action Alliance
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
The Detroit Pistons
Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association
Quicken Loans Community Fund
Detroit Aero Modelers
West Outer Drive Civic Association
Detroit Outdoors
Warrendale Community Association
Motor City Mountain Bike Association
Joy Community Association
Friends of the Rouge
Elite Archery, Inc.
Far West Detroit Civic Association
GM Dollars for Doers
Ally Financial Inc. Corporate Citizenship
The Wexner Foundation
Robert J. McClellan Attorney at Law
Boy Scouts--MI Crossroads Council
St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center
Brightmoor Concerned Citizens
Camp Casey
Board of Directors
Sally Petrella, President
Arthur Edge, Vice President
Paul Stark, Recording Secretary
Chris Jackson, Treasurer
Paula Trilety, Membership Chair
Lorraine Harris, Corresponding Secretary
Nikki McReynolds, Trustee
Garrett Dempsey, Trustee
Kenyetta Campbell, Trustee