Milliken State Park and Harbor

05/30/2026

Families packed Belle Isle on Memorial Day, pushing the state park to its maximum vehicle capacity for the first time this year as sunshine drew crowds to the island. (Link in comments) https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/05/26/families-celebrate-memorial-day-at-belle-isle-as-park-hits-maximum-capacity/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wdiv

05/30/2026

05/24/2026

Calling all teens! Designed for 14- to 17-year-olds, Camp Explore's
Teen City Explorers day camp will open new doors for teens through friendly group competitions, field trips with partners from Detroit Parks & Recreation, Detroit Riverfront, Detroit Outdoors & more.

Camp Explore at the OAC offers day and overnight programs for youth ages 7 to 17 to explore the Detroit Riverfront and Michigan's state parks.

05/24/2026

Traffic changes are coming to Belle Isle... https://go.mi.gov/c20ky2573

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

We can't wait for the Trails Expo!
Join us Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a fabulous outdoor celebration of Michigan trails!

In honor of Celebrate Trails Day, an annual event from the Rails to Trails Conservancy the OAC is celebrating our very own neighborhood rail trail, the Dequindre Cut.

This outdoor adventure features local experts in hiking, biking, paddling and more. Learn tips and tricks for hitting the trails from the best, then test out your skills in FREE hands-on workshops.

Included in the cost of admission. Final workshop details will be announced next week.

Meet our fantastic local partners:
Michigan Blackhorsemen's Association
Bright Horizons One Campus Martius
Detroit Outdoors
Detroit River Sports
Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative W**d Management Area
Detroit Riverfront
Downriver Linked Greenways
Expedition Detroit
Friends of the Detroit River
green.skye.gear.shop
Michigan Sea Grant Paddle Stewards
Michigan Backcountry Alliance
Michigan Horse Trails Association
North Country Trail Association
Team River Runner
Wabeek

04/14/2026

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

Join the Camp Explore team today, and find your summer adventures!

Camp Explore offers day and overnight programs for youth ages 7 to 17 to explore the Detroit Riverfront and Michigan's state parks.

Link to the job description and Camp Explore website in the comments below.

03/03/2026

With mornings like this, who wouldn't want to see this everyday!! Apply now and you can too, summer season starts soon; come down and fill out an application today 😀💲