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SORENSON RECREATION AREA

Whether you have kids interested in a quieter playground, a group looking to have a family reunion, or are interested in a little hike in the woods, Sorensen Recreation Area has it all! 


This area contains a football field where the junior leagues practice, a swingset, playground, the largest picnic shelter in Rouge Park, grills, parking, and the trailhead for the Ma’iingan Wildwood Trail. 

Enter the magical old-growth forest and see the Sorensen Promenade and bits of the original Sorensen estate at the trailhead which features the Etta S. Wilson Trail Plaque located behind the picnic shelter. 

There is a lot of interesting history about this section of the park. Be sure to check out the history blog to learn more about the Sorensen Estate, the historic hiking club, why the trail is dedicated to the iconic Etta S. Wilson, and more!
A group of volunteers with trash bags standing around a SORENSON PROMENADE sign.
A sign detailing the history of Sorensen and Rouge Park.
A cannon next to a street.
Trees with moss on the growing next to the River Rouge.
Pathway with stones on either side of it. The Stones have moss growing on them, just like the trees of the area.
A tree overlooking the River Rouge.
Old, leave covered, stone stairs leading down the side of a hill.
Two people grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.
Two paved paths meeting at a fork with a field on one side and a bunch of trees on the other.

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  • Home
  • Explore Rouge Park
    • Park Amenities >
      • Park Map
      • Natural Features & Wildlife >
        • Butterflies in Rouge Park
      • Trails
    • Park Reservations: Rec Trac
    • Report an issue: Improve Detroit App
    • Master Plan
    • Rouge Park History
    • City of Detroit: Parks & Recreation
  • Event Calendar
  • Support Our Work
    • Become a Member/Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Subscribe to our eNews
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Staff
    • Job & Internship Opportunities
    • FORP Members
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      • Stewardship Blog
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