Historic Belle Isle Park

E. Jefferson Ave. at E. Grand Blvd.  •  Detroit, MI 48207

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Belle Isle Park is located in the middle of the Detroit River, about 3 miles east of downtown Detroit. The Belle Isle (MacArthur) Bridge is the only land connection to the island. You can access the land by boat, but there is no toll if you decide to drive, run, walk or bike over.

Directions to Belle Isle

From the John C. Lodge Freeway…
You may take the John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10) south until it ends at Jefferson Ave.
Continue on Jefferson approximately 3 miles until you come to the Belle Isle bridge. Turn right onto the bridge.

From I-75 / I-375…
You may also take I-75 south to I-375 south and exit at Jefferson Avenue (East).
Proceed to Jefferson Ave. along the service drive and turn left onto Jefferson.
Continue on Jefferson approximately 2.5 miles until you come to the Belle Isle bridge. Turn right.

Entering the Island

1. While crossing the Belle Isle Bridge, get into the left lane.

2. After crossing the bridge, the road will slightly veer to the right - stay in the left lane!

3. The road then splits, go to your left lane and follow the curve. This is Casino Way.

4. Turn right at the first road and you will see the Belle Isle Casino straight ahead.

5. There is a parking lot available on the left side of the road.