Friends of Rouge Park

Friends of Rouge Park We are a coalition that came together in 2002 to advocate for and improve Detroit's largest park. We meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 6 pm.

The Friends of Rouge Park was founded in January 2002 out of concern for Detroit's largest park. Its mission is to advocate for the protection and enhancement of the natural features and habitats found in Rouge Park and to promote existing activities and facilities and appropriate development of future recreational activities. Friends of Rouge Park is a coalition of neighborhood associations surro

unding the park, park user groups and individuals who care about the park. We hold an annual cleanup in spring and a butterfly walk in summer and partner with the City of Detroit, Greening of Detroit, Lawrence Tech University, Friends of the Rouge, National Park Service, Student Conservation Association and others to improve the park and protect and highlight the natural beauty that draws people. Member organizations include Far West Detroit Civic Association, West Outer Drive Civic Association, Detroit AeroModelers, Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association, Friends of the Rouge and others.

04/20/2026

Warm weather brings opportunities for great outdoor recreation, but these rising temps also bring out the dreaded ticks.

Did you know? Humans are at most risk of a tick bite between May and July when larva ticks mature into nymphs. Let's talk about prevention!

Preventing tick-related risks starts before you even go outside. When you're getting ready to leave the house for a favorite hike, try covering up. Wear pants or long sleeves, tuck your shirt in, and wear one of those fancy hats with a flap behind the neck. Wearing light colors also helps spot ticks before they bite.

This post was based on information from the 2024 article, "Recreate Responsibly in Tick Country" by Joshua Contois.

Photo credit: American dog ticks, Courtney Celley/USFWS, Public Domain, https://www.fws.gov/media/american-dog-ticks-0

See you Sunday at Dtown Farm and learn about awesome project in Rouge Park! Dress for the weather! Rain or shine 😙
04/17/2026

See you Sunday at Dtown Farm and learn about awesome project in Rouge Park! Dress for the weather! Rain or shine 😙

Spinoza is flooded south of Tireman, please be careful and do not try to drive through it like this person did.
04/17/2026

Spinoza is flooded south of Tireman, please be careful and do not try to drive through it like this person did.

04/16/2026
04/13/2026

American toads and leopard frogs calling in the park tonight!

This squirrel is enjoying the sunshine today, are you? 🌞😊📸Great photo captured by Cam ThorSend/Tag us in your photos fro...
04/08/2026

This squirrel is enjoying the sunshine today, are you? 🌞😊

📸Great photo captured by Cam Thor

Send/Tag us in your photos from Rouge Park to get featured!

Swinging into spring, gloves on and loppers ready!! 💪✂️🪚👷🏾‍♀️🌳🍀🌍Celebrate Earth Day at Rouge Park! 🌍Join us for a workda...
04/07/2026

Swinging into spring, gloves on and loppers ready!! 💪✂️🪚👷🏾‍♀️🌳🍀

🌍Celebrate Earth Day at Rouge Park! 🌍

Join us for a workday this Spring to clear invasive species & restore critical ecosystems. 🌳

Come to the Garlic Mustard hike, take home some invasive species and learn how to make a foraged meal! ♻️

All ages and experience levels welcome!

Registration Link in Bio!

Who’s ready for the return of FREE summer Pistons Programming in Rouge Park? For those who don’t know, the coordinates ...
04/06/2026

Who’s ready for the return of FREE summer Pistons Programming in Rouge Park?

For those who don’t know, the coordinates the Pistons Neighborhood Program which brings coaches to Detroit parks for free lessons. From dance to basketball, tennis, tai chi and even reading! June-August! ☀️

Summer Schedule dropping soon! 🥵

This is a photo taken from last years tennis session! This is a great opportunity to get some one-on-one coaching and dabble in a new activity or strengthen your skills! 🤸🏽⚾️🥋🎾👯‍♀️⚽️🏀📚🏈🎊

Today at Majestic Basin a pair of hooded mergansers and a pair of buffleheads. Photos by Donna Hall
04/06/2026

Today at Majestic Basin a pair of hooded mergansers and a pair of buffleheads. Photos by Donna Hall

Happy Earth Month! Whose ready for some Citizen Science? 🔎👀🔬✨Join FORP, , and WOAW for this special citizen science act...
04/02/2026

Happy Earth Month! Whose ready for some Citizen Science? 🔎👀🔬✨

Join FORP, , and WOAW for this special citizen science activity!

Vernal Pools are ephemeral, short term, ponds that provide critical habitat for animals such as fairy shrimp to thrive and frogs and salamanders to lay their eggs without predation. 🐸🦎🦐

Join us at a Vernal Pond in Detroit’s own Rouge Park to sample the water and learn more about these critical ecosystems!

This event is free and family friendly though space is limited! Registration link in bio!

See you in the field lab!

04/01/2026

Address

Rouge Park
Detroit, MI
48239

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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+13137993677

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The Friends of Rouge Park was founded in January 2002 out of concern for Detroit's largest park. Its mission is to advocate for the protection and enhancement of the natural features and habitats found in Rouge Park and to promote existing activities and facilities and appropriate development of future recreational activities. Friends of Rouge Park is a coalition of neighborhood associations surrounding the park, park user groups and individuals who care about the park. We hold an annual cleanup in spring and a butterfly walk in summer and partner with the City of Detroit, Greening of Detroit, Lawrence Tech University, Friends of the Rouge, National Park Service, Student Conservation Association and others to improve the park and protect and highlight the natural beauty that draws people. Member organizations include Far West Detroit Civic Association, West Outer Drive Civic Association, Detroit AeroModelers, Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association, Friends of the Rouge and others. We meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 6 pm at Westside Christian Academy.