Protect. Restore. Promote.
A natural, environmentally healthy, and culturally vibrant Rouge Park.
Discover Our Nature Trails!
Summer is a wonderful time to explore the nature trails in Rouge Park.
See the map here.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
FALL/WINTER 2024
Sunday Yoga in the Park
Sundays 9a-10a (ends Sept. 30)
Brennan Recreation Area
Join Yoganic Flow every Sunday morning through September for yoga in the park.
Register
Saturday, Sept. 14th, 9am-2pm
Sorensen Walkway Build
Sorensen Recreation Area
Help us to build a boardwalk on the Sorensen Trail
Register
Sunday, Sept. 15th, 1-5pm
Cherry Tree Caging for Deer Exclusion
Rouge Park Drive south of Plymouth
Help us to build a boardwalk on the Sorensen Trail
Register
Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 4:30-8:00pm
Buckthorn Bonfire
Join us in removing invasive species
Register
Friday, Sept. 27th, 4:30-7:30pm
Buckthorn Bonfire
Join us in removing invasive species
Register
Sat. Oct. 5, 1-5pm
Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom and Arts Festival
Buffalo Soldiers Horse Barn
Celebrate the history of the Buffalo Soldiers with pony rides, blues, museum tours, food and lawn games.
Sun. Oct. 6, 2-3:30pm
Fish and Tree Walk
Scout Hollow Trail
Learn to identify trees and what fish are found in the Rouge River in Rouge Park.
Register
Fri. Oct. 26, 6:30-10pm
FORP Movie Night
Join us in the park to enjoy a movie to celebrate the Halloween season.
Tuesday December 17 at 6pm
Membership Meeting and Holiday Party
Starter's Bar and Grill
Join FORP to celebrate the year
Sundays 9a-10a (ends Sept. 30)
Brennan Recreation Area
Join Yoganic Flow every Sunday morning through September for yoga in the park.
Register
Saturday, Sept. 14th, 9am-2pm
Sorensen Walkway Build
Sorensen Recreation Area
Help us to build a boardwalk on the Sorensen Trail
Register
Sunday, Sept. 15th, 1-5pm
Cherry Tree Caging for Deer Exclusion
Rouge Park Drive south of Plymouth
Help us to build a boardwalk on the Sorensen Trail
Register
Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 4:30-8:00pm
Buckthorn Bonfire
Join us in removing invasive species
Register
Friday, Sept. 27th, 4:30-7:30pm
Buckthorn Bonfire
Join us in removing invasive species
Register
Sat. Oct. 5, 1-5pm
Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom and Arts Festival
Buffalo Soldiers Horse Barn
Celebrate the history of the Buffalo Soldiers with pony rides, blues, museum tours, food and lawn games.
Sun. Oct. 6, 2-3:30pm
Fish and Tree Walk
Scout Hollow Trail
Learn to identify trees and what fish are found in the Rouge River in Rouge Park.
Register
Fri. Oct. 26, 6:30-10pm
FORP Movie Night
Join us in the park to enjoy a movie to celebrate the Halloween season.
Tuesday December 17 at 6pm
Membership Meeting and Holiday Party
Starter's Bar and Grill
Join FORP to celebrate the year
|
|
Explore the
Rouge Park Master Plan 
|
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.
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. The first time you use it, you will have to create an account. For more information, please contact:
Grace Wimbley [email protected]
Submit the Special Events Application below to the City of Detroit Recreation Department. The first time you use it, you will have to create an account. For more information, please contact:
Grace Wimbley [email protected]
If you plan to reserve a Picnic Shelter, please use this map to identify the shelter you wish to reserve.
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.