The Friends of Rouge Park (FORP) is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 by people passionate about the future of Detroit’s largest park. We develop partnerships with community stakeholders and park user groups to advocate for the maintenance, improvement, and protection of the natural and recreational amenities of the park. We sponsor and co-sponsor volunteer work days, events, and activities.
Established in 1925, Rouge Park is Michigan’s largest urban park with 1,184 acres. It features four recreation areas, six miles of paved walking paths, pools, and a golf course that offers many recreation and leisure opportunities. With 4.6 miles of the Rouge River as its centerpiece, its natural areas offer many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails winding through over 400 acres of forest, 60 acres of native prairie, and a 5-acre marsh. Rouge Park is a great location for discovering nature, getting fit, swimming, playing sports, camping, picnicking, or relaxing.
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