Belle Isle is just about an hour’s drive from the Blue Water area. If you are interested in having your voice heard regarding improving the State Park in Detroit, there is a new survey being conducted by the Michigan State University School of Planning, Design, and Construction and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Recreation Division.
Belle Isle has undergone some improvements recently, such as the opening of the Ralph Wilson Gateway and Trail, which is the southern trailhead for the 2,000-mile Iron Belle Trail, the longest state-designated trail in the nation, stretching from Detroit to Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula.
The Belle Isle Aquarium reopened last summer after a lengthy renovation project.
The survey specifically addresses the old zoo area on Belle Isle. There are several designs and priorities that survey participants can review and rank. The themes include history, sustainable ecosystems, outdoor education, creative and performing arts, and interactive outdoor adventures and concessions.
The survey needs to be completed by July 4th.
A link to the survey can be found below.
Reporting for WGRT- Jennie McClelland
