DETROIT — The iconic water fountain at Belle Isle Park in Detroit is getting a massive upgrade. Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are planning a $6 million renovation of the ...

Detroit's popular James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle is headed for a long dry spell. The 100-year-old fountain and surrounding area will be fenced off at the end of this week or early ...

A 6-year-old boy is dead after drowning in a river at Belle Isle Park on Saturday night, according to Michigan State Police.

The 100-year-old fountain on Detroit’s Belle Isle Park will close to the public on Monday for a $6 million renovation. The project will silence the James Scott Memorial Fountain until spring 2027.

The Michigan DNR says the fountain plaza, adjacent sidewalk and Fountain Drive will be closed to the public through 2026. Fencing for the construction is expected to be installed on Monday, May 19.

A 6-year-old Detroit boy with autism drowned Saturday night at Belle Isle Park during a family reunion, despite rapid response from first responders and community members who attempted life-saving ...

File - Water jets and colorful lights highlight the James Scott Memorial Fountain at Belle Isle. The fountain will temporarily close for a $6 million renovation project to ensure it maintains its ...

The Michigan DNR is renovating the infrastructure that lies beneath the Belle Isle fountain. 7 News Detroit gives you a tour of what lies underneath, which includes rusty and leaking infrastructure.

“I used to play in high school,” said Dana Chicklas, 39, of Detroit. “It’s very inclusive here.”) Hockey and ice skating on Belle Isle are time-honored traditions.

Detroit — Detroit residents found creative ways to stay cool at Belle Isle and Hart Plaza on Saturday as the mercury neared 90 degrees. An extreme heat warning, with temperatures in the upper ...