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FYI: The Michigan DNR is seeking feedback on what major investments to make at Belle Isle Park (www.michigan.gov)
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The survey is only open through Labor Day Weekend, so respond soon if you want to participate.

The 11 potential projects up for review include:

  • Beach. Extend the beach and renovate the bath house.
  • Boathouse. Restore and reactivate the Belle Isle Boathouse for public use.
  • Park cafe. Create a park cafe at the Belle Isle White House.
  • Canals and trails. Improve access to canals and create trails.
  • Carillon Peace Tower.Renovate the Nancy Brown Carillon Peace Tower.
  • Kids Row. Create a bigger, better Kids Row Playground.
  • Music band shell. Restore and activate the Remick Music Band Shell.
  • Piers and docks. Rebuild piers and docks for fishing and potential ferry service.
  • Sawmill. Create interpretive center at the historic sawmill.
  • Stable yard. Clean up and activate former stable yard.
  • Community and volunteer space. Create community and volunteer space at the historic police headquarters.

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Critical ongoing efforts, such as opening restrooms, slowing vehicle traffic, keeping the bridge open and improving trash pickup are not listed as potential projects because work is already underway to address them.

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