The Detroit Evening Report

Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations

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Belle Isle’s James Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo an 18-month, $6 million renovation beginning this weekend. 

The DNR is replacing the bowl and foundation beams of the fountain. The department expects the renovations to be completed by the end of next year, with plans to restart the fountain in 2027. 

Other headlines for Tuesday, May 13, 2025: 

  • Free enrollment for Pre-K is now open for all families across Michigan, regardless of income for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Sunday. 
  • The Detroit Public Library is hosting free estate planning workshops through the spring and summer seasons, with the first one taking place on May 17. The workshop will cover planning tools such as wills, deeds, and trust agreements.
  • The Coleman A. Young Recreation Center reopened over the weekend after an $11 million renovation and a five-year closure. Improvements include parking lot repairs, EV charging stations, new exterior windows, gym floor refinishing, pool system enhancements and updated HVAC and electrical systems. 

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