Belle Isle State Park Family Nature Walk (Wayne County) Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Jul 27, 2025; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Southeast Michigan Group

Location: 154 Lakeside Dr, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

Map | Directions

Event Organizers:
Ken Jacobsen
   sierra.club.semg@gmail.com
   (248) 302-8275
Erin Johnson
   erinp.johnson@sierraclub.org
   (734) 476-0369

Join us for a family nature walk at Detroit’s Belle Isle State Park, starting at 10 a.m. from the lighthouse parking lot. Bring your kids for a fun and scenic walk through Belle Isle’s forests and fields, with beautiful views along the Detroit River. We’ll explore a variety of habitats, spot local wildlife, and stop at a favorite riverside spot where kids love to splash and play.

Bathrooms are available near both the lighthouse and the Nature Center, accessible at the beginning and end of the walk. We’ll take water breaks along the way to stay cool and comfortable. Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray!

The walk should last about 2 to 3 hours. After the lighthouse walk, anyone interested is welcome to join us for a second adventure on the trails near the Nature Center.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy even more of what Belle Isle has to offer after our nature walk—like visiting the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Aquarium, or the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

Meeting Location:
• Time: Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. so we can begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

• Parking: Park at the lighthouse parking lot.

Hike Leader:
For questions, call or text hike leader Ken Jacobsen at (248) 302-8275.

Participation Details:For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and the season’s weather appropriate clothing. Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.

Cancellation Policy:
The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.

Park Pass Information:
When visiting a Michigan State Park, a Recreation Passport is required. The cost per vehicle is $14 when purchased during license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Entrance to Metroparks requires a $40 annual pass or a $10 day pass. You may be able to purchase a day or annual pass at the park entrance booth.

Our outings are free and open to the public. However, sometimes we do activities that require a fee which would be noted in the description of the event.

Leaders Contact Info:

Ken Jacobsen (Chair)

Mobile: 248-302-8275 

Email: sierra.club.semg@gmail.com

Susha Ganesh (Leader)

Mobile: (248) 219-3243.

Email: sganesh3243@gmail.com

Cecilia Garcia (Chapter Volunteer Coordinator)

Email: Cecilia.Garcia@sierraclub.org

Level: Easy ()

Cancellation Policy: The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.