Between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit. Much of it was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead who designed Central Park in NYC.

Until the early 1800's, I think, because it was mostly pig farms then.

Then they brought in pigs to eat the snakes.

It was originally called "Wanabeze" which is Ojibwa for Swan Island. It was also called Snake Island. When the French came and settled the area in the early 1700s, they renamed it Ille Aux Cochons, or Hog Island. Then it was renamed in 1845 by a group of folks while picnicking on the island Belle Isle after Isabelle Cass, the daughter of the popular "Boy" Governor Lewis Cass.

I will check that out.

I love that place

I remember back in the 50's going there with my Grandmother. Canoeing, listening to concerts at the shell.
In the 60's watching the hydroplane races from the Detroit Boat Club.

Many decades, many memories...

in the 80s. Lots of great finds with my metal detector. Have take my wife there sometime.

Visited a few years ago and really enjoyed it immensely. Did not expect the number and quality of vehicles on display.


Took Model T driving lessons at Gilmore several years ago as well.

I'm pretty much retired, except for the weekly movie reviews I do for the local paper. I'm a huge Detroit booster, so it's perfect for me. Love meeting folks from out of town.

Parking on Woodside Drive. 😉